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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 57% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 30 findings, above the PA average of 10.1. 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.
Ivy Park Post Acute is a facility currently undergoing a significant transition under new ownership, resulting in highly polarized experiences. While some families praise the rehabilitation team and recent improvements in leadership, others report severe concerns regarding patient neglect, poor hygiene, and inadequate staffing levels. The building itself is frequently described as old and in need of maintenance, which remains a consistent point of contention for visitors.
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“The staff does an incredible job rehabilitating patients. The therapists and nurses are well-trained. The place is old and could use some touching up, but the staff is making the most of it.”
“When we were searching for rehab/post acute facilities about 2 months ago, reviews of most places were horrible, including Ivy Park. Insurance dictated available facilities and we had to put our faith in the hands of staff. Thankfully, Ivy Park proved to be an OK place for our loved one.”
“Do not send any loved ones here. Promise the world yet this place allowed my father to fall multiple times and then put him diapers making him incontinent.”
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 pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
This facility shows concerning patterns with 105 deficiencies across 12 surveys and families filing numerous complaints. The most persistent problems involve maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents, medication management, infection control, and nursing staff training. While the facility corrects issues when cited, they recur across multiple surveys, particularly around food safety which has been problematic for three consecutive years.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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 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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 9, 2026
$14,069
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