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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise outstanding physical and occupational therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Downey Post Acute has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: outstanding physical and occupational therapy team and compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Downey Post Acute is highly regarded by families for its exceptional physical therapy team and compassionate nursing staff, particularly during post-surgery rehabilitation. While the majority of recent reviews praise the facility's cleanliness and professional communication, some families have raised serious concerns regarding medication errors and inconsistent responsiveness to urgent medical needs.
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The owner provides highly personalized responses to 5-star reviews, frequently mentioning specific staff members and family members named in the reviews. For negative reviews, the owner maintains a professional tone, acknowledging the concern and providing a direct way to contact management.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy team here is truly outstanding — professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. From the moment my Aunt arrived, she shared, she felt supported and encouraged.”
“The therapists at Downey Post Acute were very professional and willing to work hard to see progress in the patients they were caring for.”
“I have seen this place has really improved. The new renovations make the facility look more like home.”
RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
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 needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Downey Post Acute shows a concerning pattern with families filing numerous complaints, generating 24 out of 68 total deficiencies across care planning, medication management, and wound care. The facility has repeatedly struggled with developing proper care plans, preventing pressure ulcers, and ensuring medication safety, with these issues persisting across multiple surveys despite corrections being reported each time.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 9, 2024
$13,575
Downey Post Acute
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The Ensign Group
346 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 136 of 328
Owners
Port, Barry
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