Jewish Healthcare Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional rehabilitation therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 63 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
The Jewish Healthcare Center is highly regarded for its physical therapy and compassionate nursing, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, families should be proactive in monitoring discharge plans and medication transitions, as a few reviewers noted gaps in medical oversight during these critical periods.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
63 reviews on Google“The Jewish Healthcare Center is widely praised for its exceptional rehabilitation services and compassionate, professional nursing staff. Families frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and the respectful, dignified care provided to residents, though a small number of reviewers have raised concerns regarding communication gaps and medical oversight during transitions.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional rehabilitation therapy team
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong focus on resident dignity and respect
Concerns
- Communication barriers with staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate medical follow-up or discharge planning (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 64 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the rehabilitation therapy team here; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to regain their independence?
- 2Since we value clear communication, what is the best way for our family to stay updated on our loved one's daily care and any changes in their health?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication schedules and ensure everything is tracked accurately every day?
- 4Can you walk us through the process of how medical follow-ups are coordinated with outside doctors to ensure nothing is missed during transitions of care?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social events are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with emergency services?
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Key Review Excerpts
“She was unable to walk when she arrived and by the time she left she was walking without assistance, just shy of 3 weeks.”
“The entire staff, everyone including the social worker, nurses, dietitians, health assistants, activities director, therapists, housekeeping, receptionists, even the business office staff treated my mom and our family with kindness and care.”
“I can't tell u how professional and compassionate place for my mom to have been there for the last 3 days of her life they made her so comfortable with pain meds and reposition her the staff was AMAZING”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Jewish Healthcare Center shows a pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple care areas, with 28 deficiencies found during 4 routine inspections since 2021. The facility has struggled most with care planning and assessments, infection control, and medication management, with these issues appearing repeatedly across different survey periods. While all deficiencies have been corrected according to state records, the consistent recurrence of problems in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges families should consider.
Jan 21, 2026Routine7
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Oct 9, 2024Routine9
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Jul 21, 2023Routine8
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Jun 14, 2023Routine1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 21, 2023
$10,517
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Jewish Healthcare Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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