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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise beautiful, well-maintained campus. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Meth-Wick Health Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: beautiful, well-maintained campus and attentive and caring nursing staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Meth-Wick Health Center is widely praised for its beautiful campus, clean facilities, and attentive, caring staff who prioritize resident dignity. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, one family reported significant administrative issues regarding room availability and the return of a deposit.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Her final few months at the Woodlands could not have been better. Kudos to nurse Chris, and his entire staff on Mom's Woodlands wing. They were simply the best, especially as they combined forces with the wonderful Hospice folks during her last d”
“As an Agency nurse, I've been to many facilities in the corridor. METHWICK is by FAR a 10 star! EXCELLENT pt care! CLEAN environment, free of bad odors! These guys exceed staffing expectations and the director and DON walk around to ensure all is well with residents AND staff.”
“The staff there is so attentive and loving it is like an extension of my mother's family.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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Meth-Wick Health Center has recurring fire safety issues across multiple surveys, with deficiencies in smoke barriers, sprinkler systems, and fire alarms appearing in 2023 and persisting into 2025. The facility also had problems with medication management, food safety, and care planning. One family filed a complaint about medication labeling in 2023. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety violations is concerning.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Meth-Wick Health Center
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Meth Wick Community
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