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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 72% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 13 findings, above the PA average of 10.1. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Embassy of East Mountain receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the therapy team and individual staff members for their compassion, while others report severe neglect and systemic operational failures. Families frequently cite concerns regarding slow response times to call bells, poor communication, and inadequate basic care, particularly during off-hours. Prospective families should be aware that experiences appear inconsistent, ranging from excellent rehabilitative care to reports of unhygienic conditions and staffing shortages.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The OT & PT therapists were absolutely fantastic & can't praise them enough for the job that they did. However, I had the misfortune of having a loved one stay here for roughly two weeks(Never Again!) I didn't see the level of neglect as some of the other reviewers did, however I can tell you that this nursing home is extremely unstaffed or just not monitored especially after 430pm”
“My mom had the misfortune of staying here for 3 weeks…food is horrible/ no fresh fruit or vegetables/ let me say some staff were quite nice but they were outnumbered by the rude and careless…call buttons unanswered and bedsores that could have been prevented”
“I was a resident here for awhile after surgery the nursing staff was wonderful physical therapist had me up and doing everything I need to go home earlier then expected the food service was great even the administration were very nice the place was always clean”
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 vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has concerning patterns with families filing multiple complaints that triggered 19 deficiencies, including a recent serious safety violation in January 2026. Recurring problems span safety and accident prevention, care planning and resident assessments, and fire safety systems. Issues persist across surveys rather than being permanently resolved, with the most recent complaint involving inadequate supervision that could cause actual harm to residents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Embassy of East Mountain
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Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 36 of 37 (Lowest rating)
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Andrews, Heather
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Linam, Kim
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Rasmussen-Jones, Holly
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