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BRIA of Forest Edge faces severe and consistent criticism regarding facility cleanliness, pest infestations, and the quality of resident care. While a small number of reviewers praise specific staff members or the admissions process, the overwhelming majority of feedback highlights neglect, unprofessional behavior, and unsafe living conditions.
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Key Review Excerpts
“This facility has extremely unsafe conditions. There are ongoing issues with bedbugs, rats, and roaches. Patients have reported serious abuse, drug use, and other harmful situations that were not taken seriously or properly investigated.”
“Latangala, the Admissions Director was very professional and pleasant. She answered all of my questions and took us on a tour of the building. Latangala is the only reason I chose Forest Edge!!!”
“This place is horrible. The cna are rude and have an attitude as if its a hassle to do thier job. An absolute embarrasement. Its takes hours to get my mom changed.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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 a concerning pattern of recurring issues, particularly with protecting residents from abuse and neglect, maintaining accident-free environments, and medication management. Families have repeatedly filed complaints that triggered 37 of the 77 total deficiencies, indicating ongoing problems with abuse prevention, accident hazards, and care quality. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of similar issues across multiple surveys suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
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
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 3, 2024
$16,065
Fine
Feb 5, 2024
$79,138
Bria of Forest Edge
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Bria Health Services
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Chain avg rating: 1.2/5 · Rank 6 of 15 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Berkovits, Fred
Owner
Segal, Dov
Owner
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