Oakview Skilled Nursing
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 51 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for those seeking high-quality rehabilitation and compassionate long-term care, particularly for residents transitioning from assisted living. The therapy and nursing teams are standout assets. However, if your loved one has significant cognitive impairment, you should verify the facility's protocols for family communication to ensure you remain updated on their status.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
51 reviews on Google“Oakview Skilled Nursing is highly regarded for its compassionate, professional nursing and therapy teams, with many families noting that staff treat residents like family. The facility is frequently praised for its cleanliness, beautiful grounds, and excellent rehabilitation services. However, one reviewer reported a significant breakdown in communication regarding a resident's status, and another noted sleep disturbances when sharing a room.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Excellent rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- High-quality food and dining options
- Smooth transitions between care levels
Concerns
- Communication breakdown regarding resident status
- Sleep disturbances due to shared rooms
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 73 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and reference specific details, such as staff members or medical procedures. They demonstrate high empathy, particularly when discussing deceased residents or difficult transitions.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to families' feedback; how does the nursing team ensure that updates about a resident's daily status are communicated clearly to us?
- 2We've heard great things about the dining options here, so could you tell us more about the meal planning and how much variety there is for the residents?
- 3Since the facility is so well-maintained, could you describe the layout of the rooms and how you manage noise levels to ensure everyone gets a good night's sleep?
- 4We are very impressed by the 5-star health inspection rating; how does the clinical team handle unexpected medical emergencies or changes in care needs during the night?
- 5The physical therapy program sounds excellent—could you explain how the rehab team works with residents to help them regain their independence?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The true star of the facility are the employees. The CNA‘s are”
“She never had a bed sore, she was monitored and tended with utmost skill and care, and the staff was sure to note her personal preferences to the very end.”
“Even the food was fantastic—so much so that my Italian mother-in-law, who is quite the discerning critic, admitted how lucky she was to recover in such a wonderful place.”
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 with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
Oakview Skilled Nursing has recurring issues with fire safety systems and building maintenance, with deficiencies appearing across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025. Families have filed complaints resulting in cited problems with resident care assessments, infection control, food safety, and respecting residents' treatment choices. While the facility corrects violations when cited, the pattern of repeated fire safety and infrastructure problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Aug 12, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 31, 2025Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Dec 5, 2023Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Sep 19, 2023Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Apr 27, 2023Routine4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Oct 23, 2019Routine7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oakview Skilled Nursing
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Continuing Life
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.8/5 · Rank 4 of 6 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bouchard Family Revocable Trust
Owner · Organization
Spieker Clc LLC
Owner · Organization
Aschenbrenner, Richard
Owner
Bouchard, George
Owner
Spieker, Warren
Owner
Wilson, Elwood
Owner
Spieker 1991 Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Spieker Living Trust U/a/d 3/12/02
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Spieker, Warren
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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