Scandinavian Home INC
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, intimate, and cozy environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While the facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and intimate environment, recent reports of inconsistent communication and safety incidents are concerning. When touring, we strongly recommend asking for specific protocols regarding incident reporting and how the facility ensures hydration and fall prevention for residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Scandinavian Home Inc is frequently praised for its cozy, intimate atmosphere and high standards of cleanliness compared to other local rehab facilities. However, recent reports from families highlight serious concerns regarding inconsistent communication and potential lapses in patient safety, specifically involving falls and hydration management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, intimate, and cozy environment
- High standards of facility cleanliness
- Professional and attentive staff
- Effective short-term rehab services
Concerns
- Inconsistent communication regarding patient incidents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Concerns regarding patient safety and neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the intimate size of the home with 74 residents, how do you ensure consistent and proactive communication with families regarding any changes in a resident's health or daily status?
- 2I noticed the facility maintains high cleanliness standards; how does the staff balance these housekeeping duties while ensuring they remain fully attentive to the individual care needs of each resident?
- 3With the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that medication management is handled accurately and safely for every resident?
- 4Could you walk me through your internal process for addressing family concerns or safety incidents to ensure that nothing is overlooked?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social engagement programs are available to help residents feel connected and active within this cozy environment?
- 6How does your team handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes, and at what point is a family member typically notified?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The level of care and the cleanliness of the facility far surpasses any other rehab she's been in. The staff are fantastic!”
“We wanted a place where she wouldn't feel overwhelmed by the size of the facility. We visited a few places that had been recommended to us and found Scandinavian Home to have the warm, cozy feel we were hoping for.”
“The blatant lies and inconsistency in their communication”
Quality Measures
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Scandinavian Home Inc has a moderate inspection record with 14 deficiencies across three surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involve care planning and treatment quality, appearing in all three surveys, along with medication management problems in two surveys. While no families filed complaint-triggered reports, the facility shows ongoing challenges in ensuring comprehensive care plans and appropriate treatment delivery, though they consistently address identified deficiencies.
Nov 7, 2024Routine2
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nov 24, 2023Routine6
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 12, 2022Routine6
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Scandinavian Home INC
nonprofit
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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8 reviews from families & visitors
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