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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 96% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 20 findings, above the RI average of 8.7. 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.
Grand Islander Center is frequently praised for its dedicated nursing and therapy staff, with many families highlighting the facility's clean environment and effective communication during the rehabilitation process. However, a recurring pattern of negative reviews points to significant concerns regarding understaffing, slow response times to call buttons, and occasional lapses in medication management or discharge coordination. Families should weigh the strong clinical outcomes reported by many against these specific operational inconsistencies.
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“The Homestead Unit, for dementia residents, is by far above any others that I've seen. The fact that they keep the residents engaged in activities all day "together" like a small family, at the same time clean”
“My mom-Essie Bowden-was sent to the hospital a few months ago and we had to pay to keep her room. She got sent back and didn't stay out for all the days we paid for her room. It has been a few months now and we still haven't been reimbursed.”
“Released my mother with not enough medication . Very rude staff . Was released Saturday and medication ran out Sunday. Then told me oh well not my problem she’s not a patient here anymore.”
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 vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking 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
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Grand Islander Center has a concerning pattern of recurring issues, with families filing 13 complaints that triggered federal investigations. The facility consistently struggles with care planning, medication management, and accident prevention across multiple years, indicating systemic problems that persist despite corrections. While all deficiencies show planned correction dates, the repeated nature of core care issues—particularly around developing proper care plans and ensuring medication safety—suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent quality standards.
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 medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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 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.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 25, 2025
$19,135
Fine
Oct 24, 2025
$14,015
Grand Islander Center
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Genesis Healthcare
187 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 91 of 188
Owners
Genesis Ri Holdings LLC
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Gen Operations I LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gen Operations II LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Genesis Healthcare INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Genesis Healthcare LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Genesis Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Genesis Operations LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sun Healthcare Group INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Whitman, Arnold
Owner (parent company)
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