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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm, family-oriented environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 24 Google reviews
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Bayberry Nursing Home 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: warm, family-oriented environment and highly regarded physical and occupational therapy. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Bayberry Nursing Home receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated therapy teams. However, there are serious, recurring reports of neglect regarding hygiene and medical oversight, with some families describing traumatic experiences during their loved ones' stays. Prospective families should weigh the positive reports of staff kindness against the significant concerns regarding clinical competence and basic resident care.
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Key Review Excerpts
“While some nurses and aides were attentive, others showed a disturbing lack of empathy, especially toward vulnerable residents.”
“I never saw a stable elderly person deteriorate so FAST. His caregiver 16 years I was hospitalized , as a result he was placed in Bayberry on the rush….Not a good experience! I found his hygiene to be horrifying”
“The entire nursing staff led by the DON Kasandra is pretty awesome! There’s open communication and can answer questions anytime.”
Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.
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 · 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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Bayberry Nursing Home has 24 deficiencies across 3 surveys with no family complaints filed. The facility shows persistent issues with fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and building safety requirements, with many deficiencies recurring in the most recent 2025 survey. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety and emergency preparedness problems suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Bayberry Nursing Home
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Owners
Russ, Leonard
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