Scottish Rite Park INC
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm and welcoming environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 55 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Scottish Rite Park is highly regarded by long-term residents for its elegant atmosphere and dedicated staff. However, families should proactively observe the facility's response times to call lights and discuss hygiene protocols with nursing management to ensure your loved one's needs are met promptly.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
55 reviews on Google“Scottish Rite Park Inc receives high praise from many long-term residents and their families who value the facility's elegant environment, friendly staff, and quality of care. However, there are notable concerns regarding responsiveness to resident needs, specifically regarding call light response times and hygiene assistance, as well as occasional reports of unprofessional staff behavior.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and welcoming environment
- Long-term staff dedication
- High-quality care in the care center
- Well-maintained, elegant facility
Concerns
- Slow response times to call lights and resident assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or rude staff interactions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 58 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's 5-star staffing rating, how does the team ensure consistent, timely responses when a resident uses their call light?
- 2With the recent focus on improving communication, what is the best way for family members to stay updated on their loved one's daily progress and care plan?
- 3How do you address feedback regarding staff interactions to ensure that the warm, welcoming environment mentioned by many families remains a priority for everyone?
- 4Since the facility is known for its elegant and well-maintained atmosphere, what kind of daily social or enrichment activities are currently planned for residents in the care center?
- 5Could you walk me through your protocol for medical emergencies and how you coordinate with local healthcare providers to ensure residents receive prompt attention?
- 6How do you leverage your long-term staff's experience to help new residents feel comfortable and quickly integrated into the Scottish Rite Park community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My parents have lived here for several years. Both of them have used the care center where the care is exceptional and all of the staff are so willing to help.”
“Staff/nurses slow to respond to call & help lights. Will let your family member sit in soiled underpants/briefs/clothing.”
“My father lived at Scottish Rite Park 25 of his hundred years and the staff is fantastic. My wife and I have lived here 15 years among the finest staff and neighbors.”
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 · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaint reports, with recurring concerns about accident prevention and supervision that appear unresolved - one accident hazard deficiency from July 2024 shows no correction plan. The facility struggles most with safety supervision, care planning, and fire safety systems. While most building and electrical issues from 2023 were corrected, recent surveys continue finding problems with resident assessments and staff competency, suggesting ongoing quality challenges.
Jun 26, 2025Routine4
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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.
Jan 8, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Jul 18, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 18, 2024Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
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.
May 10, 2023Routine19
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies
Have a properly constructed or installed hyperbaric treatment facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 8, 2025
$13,923
Fine
Feb 20, 2024
$3,798
Fine
Feb 12, 2024
$3,418
Fine
Jan 22, 2024
$7,976
Fine
Jul 31, 2023
$4,233
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Scottish Rite Park INC
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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