Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
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based on 6 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 7)
Bottom 25% in LA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in PRIORITY MANAGEMENT chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded by families for its physical therapy team and the compassionate, family-like treatment provided by the staff. However, be aware that the most recent rating was a 1-star review with no context, so you should personally verify current staffing and care standards during a visit.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Families can find peace of mind regarding the quality of care, as reviewers specifically praise the physical therapy team and the compassionate nature of the staff. While one reviewer expressed a desire to move here for a better atmosphere, there is a lack of recent detailed feedback regarding specific facility amenities or dining.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate physical therapy team
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Supportive guidance from administration
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 6 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you are very responsive to feedback from the community; how does the team use resident and family input to improve care here?
- 2With the recent inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address the identified deficiencies and improve overall care quality?
- 3What is your plan for increasing the number of staff members available to assist residents during busy shifts?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and active?
- 6How do you ensure that the care plan is consistently followed by all staff members throughout the day and night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“You can imagine my relief when Mother said she is happy and doing well! I visited Alpine last week and all I asked is that they treat my Mother as they would their own. That, they have!”
“A special Thank You to the Physical Therapy Team and Barbara Young for taking extra special care of the one I love so much!”
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 needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections, with the most recent in January 2026 citing serious concerns about nursing staff levels and competency. The facility shows recurring problems with nursing staff training and competencies (appearing in four surveys), medication management, and quality of care including wound care and safety hazards. While most past issues have correction dates, the newest deficiencies only have correction plans, suggesting ongoing problems that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Jan 13, 2026Routine2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Jan 13, 2026Complaint4
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Dec 4, 2024Routine6
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nov 29, 2023Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nov 29, 2023Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 9, 2023Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Priority Management
38 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 35 of 38 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sdb Holdings
Owner · Organization
Bauder, William
Owner (parent company)
Boulware, Douglas
Owner (parent company)
Boulware, Steven
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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