Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise skilled and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its skilled nursing and effective rehabilitation programs, with recent reviews highlighting improved communication. However, because there have been past reports of staff being unresponsive during urgent situations, we recommend asking the administration specifically about their protocols for shift change coverage and how they ensure immediate assistance is available for residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“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.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Skilled and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Proactive communication with families upon admission
- Compassionate care for long-term residents
Concerns
- Slow response times and lack of urgency from staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 13 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see such a high 5-star CMS rating for health inspections; how do you maintain such high standards of clinical care for your residents?
- 2We've heard great things about the skill of your nursing and therapy teams; how do the physical and occupational therapists work together to help residents regain their independence?
- 3Communication is so important to us; how does the staff keep families updated on changes in a resident's condition, especially during the initial admission period?
- 4In moments when a resident might need immediate assistance or if a medical emergency arises during the night, what is the protocol for ensuring a rapid response from the nursing team?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 6Since the facility has a cozy, intimate size of 65 residents, how does that smaller community setting help foster a sense of family and compassion among the long-term residents?
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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.”
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 antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
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
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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.
Aug 6, 2025Routine7
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.
Aug 28, 2024Routine9
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.
Aug 9, 2023Routine10
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Lme Family Holdings
15 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 1 of 15 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hirsch, Nisson
Owner
Hirsch, Shmuel
Owner
Probst, Sarah
Owner
Probst, Seth
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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12 reviews from families & visitors
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