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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 50% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 29 findings, above the CA average of 15.4. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Families may find comfort in the facility's highly praised physical therapy and nursing staff, which several reviewers describe as exceptional and compassionate. However, there are serious, recurring reports of staff unresponsiveness to call buttons and poor communication regarding patient needs. Prospective families should be aware of conflicting reports regarding the quality of care and the ability of staff to respond to emergencies.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses and staff were amazing. My mom's nurse, Maria, was a gem. Maris made my mom's stay there a positive and enjoyable experience.”
“I have been a patient here at Magnolia Gardens for the last four months and I must say that I have received the best of care in my recovery. The Nurses here have been just outstanding with me in particular, Nurse Pam, Nurse Gigi, Nurse Hortencia and Nurse Jennifer.”
“No physical therapy and nurses don’t respond when the patient pushes the button for assistance leading to injuries. Do not leave your loved ones here.”
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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents vaccinated for the flu
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
Families have frequently filed complaints triggering 32 of 78 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, care planning, and resident rights that persist across multiple surveys despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in the same areas suggests systemic challenges in maintaining consistent standards of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
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
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital
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Longwood Management Corporation
38 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 18 of 38
Owners
Libby Care Center LLC
Owner · Organization
Aaron Friedman Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Ira David Friedman Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Friedman, Aaron
Owner (parent company)
Devorah Danziger Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Elka Kaplan Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Esther Hoff Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Mordechai Notis Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Rachel Notis Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sarah Dunner Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Yehoshua Notis Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Yisroel Notis Group a Business Assets Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Friedman, Aaron
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Klavan, Rachel
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Lehmann, Libby
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Notis, Shmuel
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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