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John J Kane Regional Center-Sc receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the dedicated and compassionate nursing and therapy staff, particularly for post-hospital rehabilitation. However, significant concerns exist regarding inconsistent responsiveness, neglect of basic patient needs, and poor administrative communication. Potential families should weigh the facility's strong rehabilitation reputation against reports of staffing shortages and lapses in daily care.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapist made me feel like I could accomplish anything. Nursing staff were great.”
“It’s all about their staff. Everyone was incredible from the first day my grandmother moved in, up until she passed. They went above and beyond for the family every step of the way as well.”
“Spartan surroundings, but the best and most thorough Rehab facility after hospitalizations in Allegheny County. Therapists are great. Nursing staff is very very good...and caring”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose walking 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
Families have filed complaint reports leading to 4 deficiencies, with recurring issues in abuse protection and accident prevention across multiple surveys. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems (sprinkler maintenance cited three times) and resident protection, though most violations have been corrected. However, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in critical safety areas, combined with family-initiated complaints about resident protection, suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
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
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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