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No Medicare penalties on record · 3 findings in latest survey
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Brethren Village is generally highly regarded for its beautiful, well-maintained facilities and attentive staff, particularly in the areas of rehabilitation and long-term residency. While many families express deep satisfaction with the care provided to their loved ones, there are notable concerns regarding administrative transparency, specifically regarding the refunding of residential deposits after a resident's passing. Potential residents should weigh the positive community atmosphere against the potential for bureaucratic friction during estate settlement.
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“At Brethren Village - the rooms are all private! Beautiful! Peaceful. Brigh”
“The staff noticed and proactively came to me with a thoughtful recommendation to move her closer to the center of activity”
“The experience from our initial application until move-in has been managed both professionally but also with a personal touch that makes such a decision so much easier.”
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 · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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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 on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed multiple complaints leading to five deficiency findings, most concerning repeated violations for protection from abuse and neglect occurring three times over two years (2023-2025). Other issues include facility safety problems, pressure ulcer care, and medication management. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the recurring pattern of abuse protection violations and ongoing family complaints suggests potential quality of care concerns that warrant careful consideration.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
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