Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 132 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, families should be aware of potential gaps in weekend therapy and should proactively monitor medication schedules and call-light response times to ensure their loved one's needs are met consistently.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
132 reviews on Google“Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation receives high praise for its friendly, attentive nursing and therapy staff who often treat residents like family. While many families report positive experiences with rehabilitation and overall care, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding inconsistent medication management, slow response times to call lights, and a lack of weekend therapy services.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective rehabilitation programs
- Welcoming and helpful front desk/reception
Concerns
- Slow response times to call lights/buzzers (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Lack of physical therapy services on weekends (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and slow meal delivery (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 224 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility having 113 residents, what is your current protocol for ensuring call lights are answered promptly during peak hours?
- 2I noticed that physical therapy is a strong focus here; how do you manage rehabilitation schedules to ensure consistency throughout the week, including weekends?
- 3Could you walk me through the process for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy for residents with complex prescriptions?
- 4I see you have a 4-star staffing rating, which is great; how do you handle staffing transitions to ensure that care remains attentive during shift changes?
- 5We value quality nutrition; what steps are you taking to improve the dining experience and meal delivery service for residents?
- 6What kind of daily social or recreational activities do you offer to help residents feel engaged and part of the community here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother had a partial hip replacement surgery and went here to recover. Gary was very helpful when the insurance refused to pay. When visiting my mother, Key Key was her favorite worker. He made her smile and made her stay bearable.”
“The staff is welcoming and friendly. My loved one is being treated with care, dignity and desegregation.”
“My 75yr old mother who has experienced 3-strokes, has had intermittently stays at this facility 3+ times over the past few years. She's currently a permanent resident and I've nothing but positive reviews for entire staff which is why I trust them to take care of my mother in her most vulnerable health.”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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 a concerning pattern with 6 complaint-triggered deficiencies where families filed reports about care quality issues. The most recurring problems involve laboratory services, basic daily care assistance, and safety hazards throughout the facility. While most issues appear corrected after being cited, the repeated complaints about fundamental care services like lab work and daily living assistance, combined with ongoing safety and emergency preparedness deficiencies, suggest persistent operational challenges families should carefully evaluate.
Mar 19, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 30, 2026Complaint1
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Apr 1, 2025Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Oct 4, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Aug 27, 2024Complaint1
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
May 22, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
342 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 112 of 328
Ownership & Management
Owners
Port, Barry
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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