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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. 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.
Hudson Springs Nursing and Rehab (formerly Altercare Western Reserve) receives highly polarized feedback. Many families praise the facility for its cleanliness, modern atmosphere, and the exceptional efforts of the activities and therapy departments. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding chronic understaffing, neglectful care, and poor communication from management.
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“The respiratory team stood out—they were knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cared about patient comfort and progress. Megan, the director, does an excellent job leading the team and creating a positive environment.”
“The activities director, Alecia, does a great job in creating a warm, lively, and engaging environment for the residents. She has a genuine passion for enriching the lives of others.”
“Since being at Hudson Springs, we have literally had to ask them to do everything they should already be doing. They are supposed to clean the rooms daily”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
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 whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Hudson Springs has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing 17 complaints that triggered inspections. The facility repeatedly struggles with care planning, medication management, and daily care assistance, with these issues persisting across years rather than being fully resolved. Most recent problems include uncorrected deficiencies from January 2026 involving resident rights and care planning, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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 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 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.
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
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Hudson Springs Nursing and Rehab
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Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 5 of 6 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Yfr Equities LLC
Owner · Organization
Barenbaum, Bryan
Owner
Friedman, Gitty
Owner
Friedman, Matis
Owner
Friedman, Pessi
Owner
Mahilnitski, Ilya
Owner
Friedman, Matis
Owner (parent company)
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