Oak Crest
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, well-maintained grounds and facilities. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 62 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Oak Crest is highly recommended for independent living due to its vibrant social atmosphere and beautiful grounds. However, if you are considering the health care or assisted living units, we advise you to specifically inquire about the consistency of dining services and meal quality compared to the independent living areas.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
62 reviews on Google“Oak Crest is widely regarded as a high-quality senior living community, with many residents and family members praising its beautiful grounds, active social calendar, and friendly staff. While independent living residents report high satisfaction with the food and amenities, there are specific concerns regarding disparities in dining quality between the main dining room and the health care center.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and facilities
- Engaging social activities and events
- Friendly and caring staff
- Comprehensive continuum of care
Concerns
- Inconsistent food quality and service in the health care center compared to independent living (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 68 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your beautiful grounds and active social calendar, what are some of the favorite events or outings that residents are currently participating in?
- 2I noticed that Oak Crest offers a continuum of care; how do you manage the transition for residents if their health needs change and they require more support?
- 3We understand that dining is a major part of daily life; how are you working to ensure that the meal experience and food quality remain consistent for residents in the nursing care section?
- 4Given the recent health inspection reports, could you walk us through the specific steps the team has taken to address those findings and improve your clinical processes?
- 5What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the overnight hours when staffing levels shift?
- 6Since you have a smaller capacity of 17 residents, how does this intimate setting help your staff provide more personalized attention compared to larger facilities?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father lives here in an independent apartment. It's lovely. He really enjoys the social interaction, planned activities (like trivia before dinner every day, weekly bingo, and weekly live music).”
“Offers Independent, Assisted and has skilled if Resident needs to go to hospital and can come back to their community. Beautiful therapy gym, gardens,activities, bistro/coffee area. Friendly and caring Staff.”
“My opinion of oakcrest has changed since my mother moved to the health care center. Mainly, they get FAR inferior food service to the main dining room -- and they're supposed to get the same!”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Oak Crest has 24 deficiencies across 3 surveys with all issues corrected by the facility. The main problem areas are fire safety systems (sprinklers, emergency lighting, exits), infection control programs, and emergency preparedness procedures. Fire safety issues have persisted across multiple surveys, indicating ongoing challenges with building safety systems, though the facility has provided correction dates for all identified deficiencies.
Sep 12, 2024Routine10
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Aug 15, 2023Routine9
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Sep 14, 2022Routine5
Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oak Crest
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