Atterdag Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise caring and supportive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility offers a wonderful social atmosphere and a very caring staff that supports the entire family. However, you should investigate the current status of the HVAC system and facility maintenance, as recent reviews mention significant issues with heat and broken equipment.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews analyzed“Families may find a social and caring environment here, as several long-term residents are noted to be very happy with the staff and the community atmosphere. However, there are significant concerns regarding facility maintenance, specifically regarding broken air conditioning and poor telephone connectivity.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Caring and supportive nursing staff
- High level of social activity and community engagement
- Clean and well-maintained apartments
- Variety of resident activities
Concerns
- Issues with temperature control and air conditioning (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor telephone communication/connectivity
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how much social activity and community engagement happens here; could you tell us more about the variety of resident activities available each week?
- 2The apartments look very clean and well-maintained; how do you manage the temperature and air conditioning in the rooms to ensure everyone stays comfortable?
- 3Since we want to stay closely connected with our loved one, what is the best way for families to reach the nursing staff or get updates during the day?
- 4We'd love to hear more about the dining experience and how the meal menus are planned to ensure residents enjoy their food.
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate care and notifying the family?
- 6We noticed your high CMS rating for overall quality; how does the team work to address the specific state violations noted in recent inspections?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are truly caring and kind. They are open to suggestions and are even willing to take on new clubs or activities.”
“They have been very careful with COVID, the staff is top notch- very sweet, caring, and supportive of the WHOLE family for the person staying there.”
“The only thing hgood about this place is the food”
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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
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
Atterdag Care Center shows recurring deficiencies in nutrition services, medication management, and care planning across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints about resident rights and medical records. The facility has had 40 deficiencies over 5 inspections, with persistent issues appearing in food safety, pharmaceutical services, and resident assessment processes. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during your visit.
Jan 9, 2026Routine12
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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 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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nov 18, 2025Complaint1
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.
Jul 8, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Jan 24, 2025Routine14
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Jul 28, 2023Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Atterdag Care Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Solvang Lutheran Home, INC.
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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