Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home
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based on 78 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in OK · Critically understaffed (RN) · $44,355 in fines
What this means for your family
While many families report excellent experiences with the rehabilitation team and facility cleanliness, the recurring reports of hygiene neglect are concerning. We strongly recommend that you conduct an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening shift to observe staffing levels and the quality of direct patient care firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
78 reviews on Google“Shawnee Colonial Estates receives high praise from many families for its clean environment, professional staff, and attentive rehabilitation services. However, there are significant, recurring reports of neglect, poor hygiene, and inadequate staffing levels that have led some families to remove their loved ones from the facility. Potential families should weigh the frequent positive testimonials against these serious concerns regarding basic patient care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Professional and friendly nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation services
- Responsive administrative leadership
Concerns
- Neglect of basic hygiene and patient care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate staffing levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor communication regarding resident health and safety (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 81 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With 161 residents in your care, how do you ensure that each individual receives consistent attention to their personal hygiene and daily care needs?
- 2I noticed that staffing levels are a primary focus for your team; what specific measures are in place to ensure there is always enough staff on the floor to meet resident needs promptly?
- 3How do you keep families informed about changes in a resident's health, and what is your process for ensuring clear communication during urgent situations?
- 4Given the recent focus on improving health inspection outcomes, what specific steps is your leadership team taking to address the current deficiencies and enhance the quality of care?
- 5I see that you engage with families through online feedback; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the daily life and activities offered here?
- 6Can you walk me through your protocol for medical emergencies and how you coordinate with local hospitals to ensure residents get the care they need quickly?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mom was in Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing & Rehab for 6 weeks for rehab because of a broken leg. I have only praise and thanks for the staff of this facility. They were AMAZING!”
“I’ve been in a lot of nursing homes and this place is the only one I’ve been at that didn’t smell like a nursing home, from the staff to the aids they are very professional and they will do anything for the patient’s needs or wants without out hesitation.”
“Horrible nursing home. The staff don't have the skills to take care of residents who need total care. We got excuse after excuse why our mom had a dirty face,Teeth not brushed.,Wearing dirty clothes.”
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 · 16 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay 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
This facility has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across fire safety systems, resident care planning, and accident prevention, with families filing three complaint reports. The same fire safety and accident hazard issues have persisted across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025, suggesting ongoing problems with sprinkler systems, smoke barriers, and maintaining safe environments for residents, though all violations show correction dates.
Apr 10, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Apr 10, 2025Routine10
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Nov 21, 2021Routine17
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Administration Deficiencies
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Sep 12, 2019Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 10, 2025
$44,355
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Trumbo, Jay
Owner
Vinson, John
Owner
Key personnel
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