Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise exceptional physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Crystal Cove Care Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: exceptional physical and occupational therapy and clean and well-maintained facility. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Crystal Cove Care Center is highly regarded for its exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams and its clean, bright, and well-maintained environment. While many families praise the compassionate daytime nursing staff, there are recurring reports of slow response times and understaffing during night shifts. Additionally, while food quality is generally seen as adequate, some visitors have noted issues with communication regarding patient updates and administrative follow-through.
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The owner primarily uses polite, templated gratitude for positive reviews and demonstrates high-quality engagement by specifically naming staff members mentioned in reviews. For lower-rated reviews containing specific complaints, the owner provides a consistent, actionable solution by directing the reviewer to a specific contact person.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The PT and OT staff were amazing and got her left side working again and walking with assistance. This meant the world to my mom.”
“The building is clean, bright and decorated for the holidays. Any concerns have been quickly addressed. Any requests have been quickly responded to.”
“The night crew is a bit scarce and it takes a bit longer for call buttons to be answered but overall—great experience so far!”
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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Crystal Cove Care Center has extensive compliance issues with 106 deficiencies across 12 surveys, including 36 complaint-triggered violations where families reported concerns. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management, infection control, and care planning, with these problems persisting across multiple years. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the ongoing pattern of similar violations through 2025 suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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