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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise welcoming and helpful administrative staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 5 Google reviews
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2 findings in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 29%
Ideal Senior Living Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: welcoming and helpful administrative staff and efficient and supportive maintenance team. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER presents a stark contrast in experiences, with some families praising the welcoming and helpful administrative and maintenance staff during the admission process. However, other reviewers describe the environment as a 'hell hole' and report significant issues with management's sensitivity toward residents' physical limitations and concerns regarding kitchen staff oversight.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Several staff members made a point of welcoming my Aunt on her admission date. Several residents came to introduce themselves, and welcome my Aunt.”
“Megan in Admissions and Barb in Finance provided a comprehensive tour of the facility and overview all financial concerns. Dodge in Maintenance provided assistance and expertise during the relocation procedure.”
“People in high ranking positions should be trained. They are not sensitive to anyone's pre existing condition or physical limitations.”
RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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 14 corrected deficiencies across three surveys with no complaints filed by families. The most frequent issues involved electrical systems and emergency power (appearing in all three surveys), resident rights, and building safety features. While the repeated electrical problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, all deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, indicating responsiveness to identified issues.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 5, 2024
$28,140
Ideal Senior Living Center
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