Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 22 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 8.0)
Below average in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While individual therapists at this facility have received praise, the recurring reports of missed appointments, poor communication, and unprofessional conduct are significant red flags. We strongly advise families to verify the specific home health entity involved and seek references from current clients before committing to their services.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
22 reviews on GoogleDeer Meadows Rehabilitation Center faces significant criticism regarding staff reliability, communication, and administrative transparency. While some reviewers highlight positive experiences with specific therapy staff, the majority of recent feedback points to severe issues with home health coordination, unprofessional conduct, and inconsistent care standards.
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Skilled physical therapy staff
- Professional home health visiting nurses
- Effective intake coordination for some patients
Concerns
- Unreliable staff attendance and poor communication (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Administrative issues regarding medical records and billing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or judgmental staff conduct (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 22 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With 14 recent state violations, what specific steps is the leadership team currently taking to improve health and safety protocols for residents?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding communication challenges; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one's daily status and care changes?
- 3Given the concerns regarding medication management, could you walk me through your facility's system for ensuring accuracy and timely administration of prescriptions?
- 4How do you address staffing consistency to ensure that residents receive reliable, high-quality care throughout the week and on weekends?
- 5Since your physical therapy team is highly regarded, how do you integrate their work into the daily activities and overall rehabilitation goals for residents?
- 6What is your protocol for handling administrative or billing inquiries to ensure that families have a clear and stress-free experience regarding records and payments?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Donny is the greatest therapist. My mom hadn't walked in 10 years and he got her walking!”
“The BEST staff I have come in contact with from the intake nurse (Kim) down to the visiting staff nurses, PT, OT and Social-worker. They were all so helpful and caring with my mom.”
“I’m not happy at all been waiting on my nurse since 9:30 when she said she was coming it’s 11:15 and nothing not even a phone call”
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
Deer Meadows has a concerning pattern of recurring safety issues with families filing 13 complaint reports about problems including medication errors, accident prevention, and infection control. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the same issues repeatedly appear across multiple surveys, particularly fire safety violations, accident hazards, and medication management problems, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards of care and facility safety.
Mar 9, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 23, 2025Routine18
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Oct 23, 2025Complaint2
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 activities to meet all resident's needs.
Jul 14, 2025Complaint1
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.
Apr 16, 2025Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 10, 2025Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Jonathan Bleier
18 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 15 of 18
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bleier, Jonathan
Owner
Sod, Yaakov
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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