Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 42 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is frequently praised for its clean environment and strong rehabilitation team, making it a potential candidate for short-term recovery. However, families should be aware of reports regarding inconsistent responsiveness and should maintain frequent, direct contact with nursing staff to ensure their loved one's needs are being met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
42 reviews on Google“Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the facility for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and effective rehabilitation services. However, significant concerns exist regarding patient safety, responsiveness to family communication, and inconsistent care quality, particularly during off-hours or following management changes.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Kind and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy and rehab team
- Engaging activities and home-like atmosphere
Concerns
- Poor responsiveness and communication with family members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate patient care and safety incidents (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 45 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are some of the ways you keep the environment feeling like a cozy home?
- 2Since the physical therapy team has such a great reputation, could you tell us more about how they work with residents to help them regain their independence?
- 3What is your process for keeping family members updated on a loved one's daily progress and any changes in their health?
- 4How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 5Could you describe some of the social activities or group events that help residents stay engaged and connected with each other?
- 6What specific steps are being taken to ensure that every resident receives consistent, attentive care and stays safe during their stay?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Abbott is immaculate with staff and nurses who are kind and caring. My husband and I can sleep at night knowing that Pat is at Abbott.”
“I went to rehab after a knee replacement and the nursing care was wonderful. Physical therapy was always so kind and patient with me.”
“She told the patient to just pee in her pants and then she would get around to cleaning it, then went back on her phone.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Abbott Skilled Nursing has 29 deficiencies across 4 surveys with no family complaints filed. Most issues involve quality of care, infection control, and safety systems (fire alarms, generators). Recent deficiencies in May 2025 included serious abuse prevention violations alongside recurring infection control problems. All violations show correction dates, but the pattern of recurring issues across multiple surveys, particularly with infection control and safety systems, suggests ongoing operational challenges families should discuss during visits.
May 21, 2025Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jun 5, 2024Routine5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nov 15, 2023Routine2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Apr 19, 2023Routine13
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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