Especially Kidz Health & Rehab
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 26 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)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 6)
- High RN turnover (54%)
Below average in IN · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility has a history of polarized feedback, making it essential to conduct an in-person tour to observe staff engagement levels yourself. Pay close attention to whether staff are present at their stations and ask management directly about their protocols for hygiene and resident privacy, as these have been specific points of concern for other families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
26 reviews on Google“Especially Kidz Health & Rehab receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the cleanliness and compassionate nursing staff, while others report severe neglect and unprofessional behavior. Critics frequently cite staff being absent from stations and hygiene concerns, whereas supporters highlight the facility's cleanliness and the attentiveness of specific medical personnel.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective medical care for long-term residents
Concerns
- Staff neglect and frequent absence from stations (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and lack of basic care for residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 27 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are your current protocols for ensuring the rooms and common areas stay that way?
- 2With the nursing staff being so highly praised for their compassion, how do you ensure that level of attentive care is consistent throughout every shift?
- 3How do you manage communication between the nursing team and family members to ensure we are always updated on our loved one's status?
- 4What specific steps are taken to ensure that residents receive timely assistance with their basic daily care and hygiene needs?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate protocol for getting a physician or specialist involved?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have in place to keep the residents engaged and active?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I am happy with the quality of care my great niece receives. She is always clean, her room is always clean and most importantly her medical needs are being met.”
“Cleanest facility I’ve ever been to and the nurses, rts, and Cnas are always so pleasant”
“Staff never at stations always on smoke breaks kids not showered for 5 days.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern with 37 deficiencies across 4 surveys, including 2 complaint-triggered incidents where families filed reports about pharmacy services and resident rights issues. The most frequent problems involve fire safety systems, medication management, and quality of care including wound care and feeding tube protocols. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of issues across multiple surveys suggests ongoing compliance challenges that families should carefully consider.
Sep 18, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 2, 2025Routine9
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
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 activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Feb 23, 2024Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Feb 23, 2024Complaint1
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.
Nov 3, 2022Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
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
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
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