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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 71% 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.
Indian River Center receives a high volume of positive feedback from families who praise the attentive nursing staff, clean environment, and effective rehabilitation services. However, a recurring segment of reviews highlights significant concerns regarding administrative communication, inconsistent staffing levels, and occasional neglect in patient care. Families should be aware that while many have positive experiences, there are consistent reports of difficulty reaching staff by phone and concerns about the facility's ability to manage complex medical needs.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The admissions department receives bonuses for every bed it fills, regardless of whether the patient is a good fit. As a result, many patients are homeless, have addiction, or have severe issues — they have attacked other patients.”
“The first two days was a little confusing for mom and family; however by the third day we noticed how attentive the entire staff was.. She received excellent care by very kind employees - from the cleaning staff, CNAs, physical therapists, dietary folks, nurses and administrative personnel.”
“My dad's health has deteriorated since coming to this facility. They are not equipped to take care of patients with medical issues or feeding tubes. They are not a rehab facility and medicate their patients to 'keep them calm'.”
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Families have filed complaints resulting in recent deficiencies in March 2025 regarding abuse protection, proper response to violations, and facility administration. The facility has recurring issues with resident assessment screening and general care quality, including problems with daily living assistance and medical care like IV fluid administration. All deficiencies show correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses issues when identified, though the pattern of complaints and repeated assessment problems warrants careful consideration.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 15, 2025
$74,386
Indian River Center
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Aston Health
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Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 26 of 30 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Gabriel Living Center, LLC
Owner · Organization
Indian River Holdco LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Lce Partners LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Friedman, Leopold
Owner (parent company)
Gutman, Samuel
Owner (parent company)
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