Redwood Cove Healthcare Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is a strong candidate for short-term rehabilitation due to highly praised physical and occupational therapy teams. However, you must investigate the facility's current cleanliness and pest control protocols, as multiple past reports highlighted significant issues with cockroaches and hygiene.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
17 reviews analyzed“Families seeking rehabilitation may find success here, as several reviewers praise the effectiveness of the physical and occupational therapy teams. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding cleanliness, including reports of cockroach infestations and unpleasant odors, as well as concerns regarding staff responsiveness to resident needs.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Caring and professional nursing staff
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
- Recent facility updates like new floors and paint
Concerns
- Unsanitary conditions and pest issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication and unanswered phone calls (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate responsiveness to resident calls for help (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the recent updates to the floors and paint; what other recent improvements are being made to the facility's environment?
- 2How does the nursing team ensure that resident calls for assistance are answered promptly, especially during busy shifts?
- 3What specific protocols are in place to maintain high standards of cleanliness and pest control throughout the resident rooms and common areas?
- 4Can you tell me more about how the nursing staff manages medication administration to ensure everything is accurate and timely?
- 5How does the facility maintain clear and consistent communication with families regarding a resident's daily health updates?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is very caring and professional. Regular and effective therapy helped him to regain the skills needed to come home.”
“My 85 year old mother fell and broke her hip and after a week was accepted to Redwood Cove Healthcare center for recovery, physical and occupational therapy to get her back on her feet. And that’s what they did!!”
“A wheelchair bound woman in the hall kept calling out "Help" although the many nearby staff ignored her.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
Redwood Cove Healthcare Center shows concerning patterns with 73 deficiencies across multiple surveys, including families filing 7 complaint-triggered reports about medication errors, resident rights violations, and care planning failures. The facility has recurring problems with fire safety systems, infection control, and medication management that persist across surveys from 2022 to 2025. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the repeated nature of similar issues suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Dec 2, 2025Routine18
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Aug 27, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jun 25, 2025Complaint1
Administration Deficiencies
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Apr 11, 2025Complaint4
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
May 3, 2024Routine28
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
May 3, 2024Complaint3
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Redwood Cove Healthcare Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
264 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 114 of 260
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