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Scandinavian Home INC

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, intimate, and cozy environment. Still worth an in-person visit.

1811 Broad Street, Edgewood · Cranston, RI 0290574 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

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

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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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2345.02017(2)5.02018(1)5.02019(1)3.42024(5)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

50%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

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!

Short-term rehab family member · 2024★★★★★

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.

Assisted living family member · 2019★★★★★

The blatant lies and inconsistency in their communication

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 8 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.7)

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, 2024Routine
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0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Nov 24, 2023Routine
6
0909Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Sep 12, 2022Routine
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0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Scandinavian Home INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Ohsberg, RonaldOfficer / DirectorSilverman, ColetteW-2 Managing EmployeeSodipo, TaiwoW-2 Managing EmployeeConnor, DorisOfficer / DirectorCarroccia, JulieOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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