Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 180 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Madison Carriage Cove is highly regarded for its physical therapy and beautiful, clean environment, making it a strong choice for short-term recovery. However, families should be aware of recent reports regarding communication gaps with nursing staff; we recommend establishing a clear point of contact and a schedule for medical updates upon admission to ensure your loved one's needs are met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
180 reviews on Google“Madison Carriage Cove is widely praised for its beautiful, clean facility and a highly attentive, friendly staff that creates a warm, home-like atmosphere for rehab patients. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a small number of families have raised serious concerns regarding communication with nursing staff, responsiveness to medical issues, and the quality of food service.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff
- Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Welcoming and home-like environment
Concerns
- Difficulty communicating with nursing staff regarding patient status (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and lack of variety (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staff treatment and workplace culture issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 186 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With a smaller community of 35 residents, what specific steps do you take to ensure families stay well-informed about their loved one's daily progress and health status?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding the dining experience; could you tell me more about the current meal planning process and how you accommodate individual dietary preferences or requests for variety?
- 3Given the importance of consistent care, how do you support your nursing and therapy team to ensure they feel valued and equipped to provide the best possible attention to residents?
- 4Since the facility has had some recent health inspection findings, what specific improvements or changes have been implemented to address those areas and ensure high standards of care moving forward?
- 5What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage social engagement within this home-like environment?
- 6How does your clinical team handle medical emergencies or urgent changes in a resident's condition, and how quickly can we expect to be notified in those situations?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My elderly mother has stayed here twice after hospitalizations, and I cannot say enough good things. We *love* & appreciate Carriage Cove for so many reasons: Homey: It feels more like a home than an assisted living center.”
“The CNA’s did their job, but we waited and waited to talk to a nurse. My family asked for a nurse everyday to ask her about our father’s recovery or going downhill. Sometimes we waited hours, other times days.”
“I stayed over a week here following a snowmobile accident. I could not be more impressed. Nice facilities, professional nursing staff, great physical therapists, and terrific support staff.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
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
Madison Carriage Cove shows concerning patterns with 22 deficiencies across four surveys, including recurring issues in medication management, infection control, and resident rights. The facility has struggled with proper drug labeling (cited three times), infection prevention programs (appearing in multiple surveys), and resident discharge procedures. While all deficiencies have correction plans, the persistence of medication and infection control problems across different inspection periods suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.
Jan 28, 2026Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Jan 23, 2025Routine11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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
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.
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.
May 3, 2024Routine2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 23, 2025
$11,297
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Tanabell Health Services
5 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Djt Rehab Property, LLC
Owner · Organization
Madison Co Memorial Hospital
Owner · Organization
Tanabell Health Services, INC.
Owner · Organization
Bell, Troy
Owner
Thueson, David
Owner
Thueson, Jenelle
Owner
Key personnel
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