Shearer-richardson Memorial Nursing Home
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While many families report a warm, patient-centered environment, the recent reports of hygiene issues and missing personal items are concerning. When touring, we strongly recommend inspecting the cleanliness of resident rooms and asking for a clear policy on how the facility tracks and secures personal belongings.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews analyzed“Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with long-term family members praising the staff's kindness and patient-centered philosophy, while more recent critical reviews highlight severe concerns regarding hygiene and neglect. Families report issues with room cleanliness, such as leftover food and garbage, as well as concerns about personal hygiene and missing belongings.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Kind and professional nursing staff
- Patient-centered care philosophy
- Effective management of difficult residents
- Strong communication reported by some families
Concerns
- Poor room cleanliness and hygiene standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Missing personal items and clothing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility currently holding a 3-star overall rating, what specific initiatives is the leadership team prioritizing to improve the resident experience and overall quality of care?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding room maintenance; could you walk me through your daily housekeeping schedule and how you ensure high hygiene standards in resident living areas?
- 3To help us feel more secure about personal belongings, what is your facility’s system for labeling, tracking, and safeguarding residents' clothing and personal items?
- 4Given the 4-star staffing rating, how does your team balance daily care needs with the social and recreational activities that keep residents engaged?
- 5Could you describe the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health, particularly during overnight hours?
- 6We appreciate the emphasis on patient-centered care mentioned by many families; how do you tailor daily activities to accommodate the diverse interests and mobility levels of your 73 residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I love the staff! So sweet. Also, I find their philosophy to be in line with what I would want - this is their residents' home - they get to have snacks and live like they would at their house - just with more support.”
“My father was a resident in SRMNH and my sister and I were so pleased with his care. He was a very difficult person to deal with but staff was able to meet his needs and he was very attached to several.”
“Multiple times we have gone to visit loved ones and rooms were nasty(food in beds, garbage and dirty utensils/napkins in drawers,nasty sinks, etc.), and feet in poor conditions(Sores, dead skin, dirt between toes)despite paying for a podiatrist...”
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 · 15 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections, including recent concerns about resident protection and rights violations in 2024. The facility shows recurring problems with resident assessment and care planning, fire safety systems, and abuse prevention across all four surveys. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges families should investigate further.
Oct 8, 2025Routine5
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Nov 21, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 3, 2024Routine6
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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.
Oct 3, 2024Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Aug 10, 2023Routine8
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 3, 2024
$12,149
Fine
Aug 10, 2023
$7,901
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Shearer-richardson Memorial Nursing Home
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Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
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