Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise homelike, welcoming environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 26 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While historical reviews praise the facility's homelike environment and therapy team, the most recent feedback is deeply concerning regarding basic resident comfort and staff responsiveness. We strongly recommend visiting in person to observe how staff handle resident requests and to verify current management practices, as the positive reviews are largely outdated.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
26 reviews analyzed“Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility receives a high volume of positive feedback regarding its homelike atmosphere and friendly staff, though these reviews are heavily concentrated in a single period. A recent, critical review highlights significant concerns regarding resident comfort and responsiveness to basic needs like temperature control and ventilation. Families should be aware that the majority of available feedback is dated and potentially reflective of a different management era.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Homelike, welcoming environment
- Friendly and caring staff
- Effective occupational therapy team
Concerns
- Lack of responsiveness to resident comfort and environmental needs
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's cozy 18-resident size, how do you ensure that individual requests for room comfort or environmental adjustments are addressed promptly?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is excellent; how does your team balance that high level of care with keeping families updated on their loved one's daily progress?
- 3Since communication is a top priority for our family, what is the best way for us to stay in the loop regarding any changes in care or health status?
- 4We read wonderful things about your occupational therapy team; how are those services integrated into the daily routine for residents who need extra support?
- 5With the recent health inspection results in mind, could you walk us through the specific steps you are taking to address those areas and ensure the highest standard of safety?
- 6What does a typical social afternoon look like here, and how do you encourage residents to participate in the community life of the home?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Great place and friendly people. The OTs rock!”
“Make sure you are not oxygen and need air to breathe because this place don't care if you can breathe or not.”
“This is a small friendly nursing home where everyone is family. The staff work hard to make the residents feel like they are at home.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 13 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints triggering recent inspections, including serious concerns about resident protection from abuse and accident prevention. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, resident rights, and care planning across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of complaints and repeat safety violations warrants careful consideration during any visit.
Mar 5, 2026Routine3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Jan 3, 2025Complaint3
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
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
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jan 3, 2025Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
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.
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.
Mar 30, 2023Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
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
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
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 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.
Jul 2, 2019Routine1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 3, 2025
$5,182
Fine
Jan 3, 2025
$5,182
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Arndell, Amy
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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