Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional physical therapy department. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 34 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility's therapy team is highly regarded and often cited as a major strength for rehabilitation. However, because multiple reviewers have raised serious concerns about call light response times and medical oversight, we recommend visiting during off-peak hours and asking the administration specifically how they monitor patient care consistency during weekends and nights.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
34 reviews on Google“Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center receives polarizing feedback, with many reviewers praising the therapy department and staff friendliness, while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Families should be aware of a recurring pattern of complaints regarding slow response times to call lights and inconsistent quality of nursing care. While some families feel their loved ones are treated like family, others have documented serious concerns about hygiene and medical management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional physical therapy department
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and engaging nursing staff
- Effective post-hospital rehabilitation
Concerns
- Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Neglect of medical needs and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication and administrative follow-up (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 40 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the focus on physical therapy here, how do you integrate those rehabilitation sessions into the daily routine for residents who are also managing ongoing medical needs?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is lower than the overall facility rating; could you walk me through how you manage call light response times during peak hours to ensure residents aren't waiting too long?
- 3How does your administrative team handle communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health status or care plan?
- 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure consistent hygiene and personal care for residents throughout the day and night shifts?
- 5I see you have an active rehabilitation program; what kind of social activities or engagement opportunities are available for residents who are here for longer-term stays?
- 6Could you explain your process for medication management to ensure accuracy and timely administration for residents with complex health needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The entire experience was wonderful. Every nursing and support staff member was responsive to his needs and that of an over-protective sister.”
“The staff here are great, loving kind and caring. The tharpy staff are really good . If I needed a long tram facility for care this would be the place I would want to be.”
“I have never seen a place so poorly ran..staff members are rude, and your loved ones won’t get the care and attention they deserve. But I will say the nurses/aides do a fabulous job sitting at the nurses station on their phones while a bunch of call lights go unanswered.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
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 whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern with 28 deficiencies across multiple surveys, particularly in resident rights issues, care assessment problems, and fire safety violations. The most recurring problem areas involve resident assessments and care planning, resident rights protections, and building safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, issues persist across different surveys from 2019 through 2025, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges that families should carefully consider.
May 1, 2025Routine5
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Aug 8, 2022Routine10
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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.
Aug 29, 2019Routine13
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Michael Slyk
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 1 of 7 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Michael P. Slyk Revocable Trust
Owner · Organization
Slyk, Michael
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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