Meadow Creek Post-Acute
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (33 vs median 13.0)
- High staff turnover (56%)
- High RN turnover (56%)
Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP chain · $28,235 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility has a proven track record of cleanliness and many wonderful staff members, particularly in social services. However, recent reviews show a disturbing trend of serious medical neglect and safety concerns. If you choose this facility, you must implement a rigorous daily check-in routine to monitor for bedsores and ensure medication is being administered on time.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
190 reviews on Google“Meadow Creek Post-Acute (also referred to as Affinity Healthcare) receives high praise from many families for its clean environment and compassionate nursing and social services staff. However, there are serious, recurring allegations of medical neglect, including issues with bedsores, delayed medication, and inadequate monitoring of residents during the night. Families should be aware of significant discrepancies between the positive experiences regarding staff kindness and the severe reports of physical neglect and safety concerns.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Excellent social services and admissions team
- Professional and helpful rehabilitation services
Concerns
- Allegations of medical neglect and lack of monitoring (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inadequate hygiene care and hygiene-related issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Delayed response to call lights and medication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages leading to overworked employees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 220 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized and empathetic responses to detailed reviews, specifically naming staff members and acknowledging specific care concerns. However, they rely heavily on repetitive, templated scripts for simple star ratings or short comments.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community through review responses; how does that commitment to communication translate to how you update families on daily care?
- 2With the focus on rehabilitation services mentioned by many, how do you coordinate physical therapy with the nursing staff to ensure a smooth recovery?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and on time every day?
- 4How does the nursing team manage call light responses during the busier shifts to ensure no resident is left waiting?
- 5What steps are taken to ensure consistent hygiene care and personal grooming for residents throughout the day?
- 6Could you tell us more about the dining experience and how the menu is planned to ensure nutritious, high-quality meals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff were awesome, care was intact and because of Their great staff. Nursing, Rehab, and Social Services made my uncles discharge home happen.”
“My mom grew a bed sore on her back that was so deep you could see her bone and it was so big. They claimed they were turning her but honestly I feel that they only did that when I was there.”
“The nurses are kind and always helpful, and the doctors are professional and knowledgeable, which gave me a lot of confidence in my 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 whose walking got worse
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 with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 with families frequently filing complaints that have triggered 58 of 111 total deficiencies. The most recurring problems involve daily care assistance, infection control, and medication management, with issues persisting across multiple years despite corrections. Families have reported problems with wound care, safety supervision, abuse reporting, and nursing staff competency, indicating potential gaps in fundamental resident care and oversight that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Mar 23, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Mar 4, 2026Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Feb 24, 2026Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Dec 22, 2025Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nov 26, 2025Complaint1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Oct 28, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 24, 2026
$34,040
Payment Denial
Feb 24, 2026
8-day denial
Fine
Jul 13, 2024
$8,976
Fine
May 23, 2023
$5,244
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Meadow Creek Post-Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Links Healthcare Group
31 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 29 of 31 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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