Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 157 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Amherst Meadows is highly regarded for its cleanliness and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, because multiple reviewers have cited inconsistent staffing levels on weekends, we recommend you ask the administration specifically about their weekend nurse-to-patient ratios and how they ensure timely response to call lights during off-hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
157 reviews on Google“Amherst Meadows is widely praised for its clean, well-maintained facility and a staff that many families describe as compassionate, friendly, and attentive. While most reviewers report high-quality nursing and rehabilitation care, a recurring concern involves staffing shortages, particularly on weekends, which some families feel leads to slower response times and occasional lapses in care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation therapy team
- Responsive administrative staff
Concerns
- Staffing shortages leading to slow response times, especially on weekends (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Inconsistent quality or variety of food (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Communication issues regarding patient care or medical incidents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 161 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how well-maintained and clean the facility is; what specific cleaning protocols do you follow to keep the rooms so tidy?
- 2We noticed the administration is very active in responding to feedback; how do you typically involve families in the care planning process?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication administration to ensure everything is accurate and timely?
- 4What is the process for communicating important updates or medical changes to family members, especially during the weekend shifts?
- 5Could you tell us more about the rehabilitation therapy team and how they work with residents to regain their independence?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep residents engaged and active?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The administrative staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable in their role. The service staff is caring and compassionate, and does an amazing job in providing for the physical and emotional needs of the residents.”
“My father is receiving great care, and is very happy and comfortable at Amherst Meadows! We appreciate all you do!”
“Weekends due to staffing challenges were sometimes a bit sub par, but in the big picture, we would not hesitate to use AM again or recommend it.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
This facility has a pattern of recurring fire safety deficiencies, with fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance issues appearing across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025, suggesting ongoing safety management challenges. Recent complaint-triggered inspections found problems with pressure ulcer care, indicating families have filed reports about care quality. While all violations have been corrected according to state records, the repeated fire safety issues and recent care complaints warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Sep 25, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Sep 24, 2025Complaint1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
Apr 3, 2025Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Sep 8, 2022Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Sep 26, 2019Routine10
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Fejcc Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Mdatas Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Mrs Family Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Daubenmire, Kevin
Owner (parent company)
Finkelstein, Eliezer
Owner (parent company)
Hochstadter, Natan
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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