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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise exceptional physical therapy and rehab services. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 43 Google reviews
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Staff turnover reported at 27%
Ararat Convalescent Hospital has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: exceptional physical therapy and rehab services and high-quality, delicious dining options. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Families considering Ararat Gardens can expect a beautiful, well-maintained campus featuring lovely gardens and a peaceful atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the high quality of the food, the professional physical therapy team, and a staff that treats residents like family. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one reviewer noted a need for better departmental support for floor nurses.
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Key Review Excerpts
“I didn’t feel I was in rehab but felt I was being taken care by family members.”
“The food is excellent-thanks to the new director Jonathan and the hardworking kitchen team, every meal is delicious and bring joy to all the residents.”
“During my mom's short stay at Ararat Garden after her hip replacement, the first thing we noticed was the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere. The nurses and physical therapists were exceptionally professional and helpful.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has faced multiple family complaints triggering 13 investigations, raising significant concerns about care quality. Recurring issues include infection control problems, nursing staff competencies, and safety hazards throughout the building. While the facility has corrected all cited deficiencies, the pattern of complaints about basic care standards like physical restraint use and accident prevention suggests ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully consider.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 7, 2024
$10,039
Ararat Convalescent Hospital
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Owners
Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC.
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