Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise exceptional physical and occupational therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: exceptional physical and occupational therapy team and clean, well-maintained facility with private rooms. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its clean, private rooms and exceptional physical therapy team. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding understaffing, particularly on weekends, and instances of neglect or poor communication from nursing staff. Prospective families should weigh the strong clinical rehab outcomes against the recurring reports of inconsistent care quality.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapists are superb!!!”
“All residents have single private rooms with bathrooms, which is significant. For my mother, it's meant that she's comfortable in her own space and in her day-to-day life there.”
“The staff was inattentive to her needs and she ended up soiling herself while waiting for staff to help her go to the bathroom. At night, she was often left on a bedpan for HOURS at a time.”
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 anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies in resident rights and quality of care, with families filing complaints that triggered inspections in 2023 and 2024. The most frequent issues involve respecting residents' dignity and self-determination, providing appropriate treatment according to resident preferences, and infection control problems. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the persistence of similar violations across multiple surveys suggests ongoing challenges with fundamental care standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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 routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
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