Markesan Resident Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 8 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Families should feel confident in the facility's clinical care and therapy teams, which are highly regarded by long-term residents. However, be prepared for potential challenges with administrative communication; it is advisable to schedule tours in advance rather than arriving unannounced to ensure staff availability.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Markesan Resident Home receives polarized feedback, with long-term family members praising the staff's genuine care and dedication to resident well-being. However, other visitors report significant issues with administrative responsiveness, including difficulty reaching staff and poor communication during intake processes.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy services
- Warm and supportive environment for long-term residents
Concerns
- Poor administrative responsiveness and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility having 50 residents, how do you ensure consistent and proactive communication with families regarding daily updates or changes in care?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding the facility's environment; what is your current process for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring common areas feel fresh and welcoming for residents?
- 3Given the high staffing rating, how do the nursing and therapy teams collaborate to ensure my loved one receives personalized attention throughout the day?
- 4Since administrative responsiveness is a priority for us, what is the best way to reach leadership if we have questions or need to discuss care plans?
- 5Could you walk us through the daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged and socially connected?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for stabilizing a resident and notifying the family immediately?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapists really know their stuff, were respectful of my needs and let me heal at my pace. Also, my family was kept informed of my progress and were assisted in many helpful ways.”
“my grandmother has lived here for a few years now and i never worry if she is in good hands because the staff there genuinely care for her physical, emotional, and spiritual needs on a daily basis.”
“The nicest most caring group of caretakers. Highly recommended.”
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 · 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 antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
Markesan Resident Home shows recurring issues across multiple surveys, primarily with fire safety systems, building construction standards, and food safety protocols. The facility has persistent problems with sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and smoke barriers that have appeared in all three inspections, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. Recent deficiencies in 2025 included concerns about abuse prevention policies and resident notification procedures, though all violations have been corrected according to state records.
Feb 12, 2025Routine7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
Dec 20, 2023Routine4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Nov 2, 2022Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Markesan Resident Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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