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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 60% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. 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.
Heather Health Care Center faces severe and consistent criticism regarding patient neglect, unprofessional staff, and poor facility conditions. While a few recent reviews mention potential improvements under new management, the overwhelming majority of feedback describes a facility plagued by hygiene issues, communication failures, and inadequate medical care.
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father, who had dementia, fell 3 times. A nurse told a family member that she told him that he couldn't get up. What? He had dementia!!”
“The building is infested with bedbugs, filled with Incompetent nurses who thrive on the residents lack of knowledge.”
“My Aunt is there the employees still the food that she orders and take her debit card number and use it for themselves if you care about your family DO NOT PUT IN THAT HELL WHOLE”
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 antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has significant ongoing problems with 29 of 42 deficiencies stemming from family complaints, indicating persistent resident safety and care concerns. The most recurring issues involve protecting residents from abuse and neglect, preventing accidents and injuries, and providing proper medical treatment according to care plans. While the facility corrects violations when cited, the pattern of repeated problems in accident prevention, abuse protection, and treatment quality suggests systemic issues that families should carefully consider before choosing this facility.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
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 precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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 Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler 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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 13, 2026
$63,630
Payment Denial
Mar 13, 2026
5-day denial
Fine
Dec 6, 2024
$16,546
Fine
Apr 18, 2024
$146,192
Fine
Nov 3, 2023
$82,290
Heather Health Care Center
for profit
The Alden Network
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 20 of 27 (Lowest rating)
Owners
The Alden Group, Ltd.
Owner · Organization
Audra Elisco Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Lauren Magnusson Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Randi Schullo Grantor Tr Dated 11/02/2004
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Elisco, Arin
Owner (parent company)
Elisco, Charles
Owner (parent company)
Magnusson, Garrett
Owner (parent company)
Schullo, Joseph
Owner (parent company)
Schullo, Nicole
Owner (parent company)
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