Meth-Wick Health Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, well-maintained campus. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 38 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Meth-Wick is highly regarded for its clean environment and dedicated nursing staff, making it a strong choice for long-term and memory care. However, because one family experienced significant frustration with administrative processes and deposit returns, we recommend getting all financial and room-availability agreements in writing before providing any deposits.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
38 reviews on Google“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.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, well-maintained campus
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Clean environment free of odors
- Strong collaborative communication
Concerns
- Administrative and billing issues regarding deposits and room availability
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 42 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your 5-star CMS rating for staffing, how do you ensure that the attentive care mentioned by families remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the campus is; could you show us some of the common areas and outdoor spaces?
- 3How does the nursing team communicate with families regarding daily health updates or changes in care?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for contacting the family and coordinating care?
- 6Could you walk us through the process for securing a room and how the initial deposit and billing are managed to ensure everything is clear from the start?
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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.”
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 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
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
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
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.
Jul 17, 2025Routine4
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.
Aug 15, 2024Routine1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Oct 26, 2023Routine6
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Meth-Wick Health Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Meth Wick Community
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
38 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit methwick.org
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