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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise skilled and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: skilled and attentive nursing staff and effective physical and occupational therapy. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing receives high praise for its attentive, skilled nursing staff and effective physical therapy programs that support resident recovery and health improvements. However, some families have reported significant concerns regarding staff responsiveness and professional conduct during urgent situations, particularly regarding shift coverage.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The outstanding physical and occupational therapists created a respectful and encouraging atmosphere as they guided me on my journey to improvement.”
“The staff at this nursing home is incredibly skilled, attentive and caring. While the facility is outdated and needs renovation, the older decor actually provided comfort to my elder mom who has Alzheimer's disease.”
“Specifically, I appreciated the calls I received from numerous different staff upon his admission who sought to learn more about him and his needs in order to provide him with the best care.”
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 antipsychotic medication
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 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
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows concerning patterns of persistent building safety issues across three consecutive years, with identical emergency exit and construction deficiencies recurring annually from 2023-2025 despite reported corrections. The main problem areas are emergency exit safety, building construction compliance, and care planning assessments. While all deficiencies show correction dates and none were complaint-triggered, the repeated safety violations suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining proper emergency preparedness standards that families should discuss during visits.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
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Lme Family Holdings
15 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 1 of 15 (Highest rating)
Owners
Hirsch, Nisson
Owner
Hirsch, Shmuel
Owner
Probst, Sarah
Owner
Probst, Seth
Owner
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