Shelby Ridge Nursing Home
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 112 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)
- High staff turnover (60%)
- High RN turnover (61%)
Bottom 25% in AL · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in REHAB SELECT chain · No penalties on record · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
Shelby Ridge has a strong reputation for its rehabilitation therapy department, which many families credit for significant recovery progress. However, the facility has a recurring pattern of complaints regarding slow response times to call lights and inconsistent medical oversight. We strongly advise families to visit in person, observe staff response times, and ask specifically how the facility manages chronic health conditions like diabetes.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
112 reviews on Google“Shelby Ridge Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the rehabilitation therapy team and individual staff members for their kindness and dedication. However, a significant number of reviewers report severe concerns regarding neglect, slow response times to call lights, poor hygiene, and inadequate medical oversight. Families should be aware that experiences appear inconsistent, ranging from excellent care to reports of life-threatening lapses in monitoring.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective rehabilitation therapy team
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Many staff members described as kind and attentive
- Helpful administrative and admissions staff
Concerns
- Slow or ignored call light response times (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and lack of assistance with bathing (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Inadequate medical oversight and communication with families (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor quality or inappropriate food for dietary needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 116 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your rehabilitation team receives a lot of praise; how do they coordinate with nursing staff to ensure that progress continues once a resident returns to their room?
- 2Could you walk me through your current process for responding to call lights, and what steps are in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like bathing?
- 3Given that communication is a priority for our family, what is your standard protocol for updating us on changes in medical status or medication adjustments?
- 4How do you ensure that the meals served are both appetizing and strictly compliant with the specific dietary requirements of each resident?
- 5I see that you actively engage with feedback online; how does that input from families directly influence the improvements you make to daily life and care here?
- 6What specific oversight measures do you have in place to ensure consistent medical monitoring, especially during evening and weekend hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rehab place did nothing for him and eventually pushed him out. Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge brought my dad in and there has been tremendous improvement with my dad since day 1.”
“The nurses are not great you push call button they may come hour or two later they want to stay at nurse station and just talk”
“She has been in Shelby ridge for 6 days with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING being taken care of except her meds ( which may not be right) and shots for diabetes. Her diabetes has run as high or more than 380!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Shelby Ridge has persistent issues with care quality standards and fire safety systems across multiple surveys, with some problems recurring despite corrections. The most frequent deficiencies involve fire safety equipment (sprinklers, smoke doors, alarms), care planning and quality standards, and infection control. Families have filed complaints that triggered additional inspections, resulting in findings about behavioral health care and quality standards. All deficiencies show correction dates, but the recurring patterns suggest ongoing operational challenges.
Jun 16, 2022Routine9
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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Dec 12, 2019Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Oct 26, 2018Routine2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Shelby Ridge Nursing Home
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Rehab Select
5 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 5 of 5 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Schmidt, Christopher
Owner
Key personnel
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