Parker at Somerset, INC
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What this means for your family
Choosing Parker at Somerset, INC means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
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 whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
Parker at Somerset shows a mixed record with 12 deficiencies across 4 surveys, including one complaint-triggered issue regarding facility governance that families reported. The main problem areas involve fire safety systems, building infrastructure, and food service operations. All identified issues have correction dates from the facility, suggesting they've been addressed, though the recent April 2025 survey found multiple new infrastructure and safety deficiencies.
Apr 9, 2025Routine5
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Mar 21, 2025Complaint1
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Feb 15, 2023Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Nov 9, 2020Routine3
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Parker at Somerset, INC
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Parker Health Group INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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