Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care INC
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 399 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and effective rehabilitation programs. However, families should be aware of reports regarding weekend staffing shortages and long gaps between meals; we recommend asking management about their specific protocols for weekend care and snack availability.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
399 reviews on Google“Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care is frequently praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facility, and a welcoming, professional staff that many families find compassionate. However, significant concerns persist regarding staffing levels, particularly on weekends, as well as inconsistent communication, long gaps between meals, and occasional lapses in patient care quality.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Warm and professional front desk staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Beautiful outdoor garden/patio area
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Long gaps between lunch and dinner (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent communication with family members (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor quality or unappealing food (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 215 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; could you tell us more about how the outdoor garden and patio area are used by residents?
- 2Since we want to ensure our loved one is well-supported, how do you manage resident care during busier shifts to ensure response times remain quick?
- 3Could you walk us through the daily meal schedule and how you ensure the dining experience is both nutritious and appetizing for everyone?
- 4How does the nursing team handle communication with family members to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding health updates?
- 5What is the process for managing medications, and how do you ensure accuracy and consistency in the administration of treatments?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and active throughout the week?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are absolutely fantastic, from the front desk people to the direct care nurses to the social workers, they are all caring, compassionate and go above and beyond in caring for my mom.”
“My husband has been at Margaret Tietz facility for 2 months for a fractured knee and has been surrounded by a group of medical professionals and support team whose daily mission is quality care.”
“The only complaint that I have is your elevator stops on every floor !”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
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 anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Margaret Tietz Center has recurring issues with safety hazards and care planning that families should consider carefully. A family filed a complaint about accident hazards in 2024, and the facility has had repeated problems with safety supervision, fire safety systems, and care plan development across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of safety concerns persisting from 2022 to 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining safe conditions and proper resident assessments.
Sep 19, 2025Routine1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
May 29, 2024Routine2
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
May 29, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 13, 2022Routine15
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 29, 2024
$8,512
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care INC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cassena Care
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 5 of 15 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Owner
Friedman, Leopold
Owner
Rutenberg, Solomon
Owner
Solovey, Alex
Owner
Key personnel
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