Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm and welcoming environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
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2 findings in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 25%
Scottish Rite Park INC has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: warm and welcoming environment and long-term staff dedication. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
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.
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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.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
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 the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
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
Scottish Rite Park INC
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