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John J Kane Regional Center-Ro receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting severe concerns regarding cleanliness, staff responsiveness, and patient safety. While some long-term family members praise the variety of activities and outings, recent visitors report horrific odors, unprofessional staff, and critical failures in medical monitoring and supervision.
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Key Review Excerpts
“She's been taken to 3 pirates games and 2 restaurant outings in 1 year; there's plenty of activities daily; there's a library she utilizes; and the staff works hard taking good care of the patients.”
“Absolutely DISGUSTING,the smells are horrific! Literally was gagging under my mask. I wouldn't send my worst enemy here.”
“He has to ask for breathing treatments all the time they're not very good at monitoring his oxygen levels...”
Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.
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 needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
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
John J Kane Regional Center has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies (20 out of 71 total), indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. The facility shows persistent problems with accident prevention and safety supervision, abuse and neglect protection, and medication management that recur across multiple surveys and complaints. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of complaints and recurring safety issues in core care areas suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 11, 2025
$64,360
Payment Denial
Apr 11, 2025
6-day denial
Fine
Jun 28, 2024
$25,984
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