Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 41 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Skaalen offers a beautiful campus and a strong variety of care levels, making it a convenient choice for many. However, given the recent reports of chronic understaffing and unprofessional conduct, we strongly recommend visiting during off-peak hours and asking management specifically how they ensure consistent staffing levels and staff accountability.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
41 reviews on Google“Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is frequently praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campus and a generally caring staff that provides a strong continuum of care. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding chronic understaffing, unprofessional behavior from some nursing personnel, and frustrations with administrative communication and dining options.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, well-maintained facility
- Strong continuum of care options
- Generally friendly and caring nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation services
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to poor care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or aggressive staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 43 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given your high CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure consistent, personalized attention for residents throughout all shifts?
- 2I noticed some families have expressed concerns regarding communication; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one's daily well-being?
- 3How does the facility approach the dining experience to ensure meals are both nutritious and enjoyable for the residents?
- 4With your strong continuum of care, how do you manage the transition process if a resident's medical needs change significantly over time?
- 5What specific protocols or training programs do you have in place to ensure that all staff members maintain a professional and supportive environment for residents?
- 6Could you walk me through a typical daily activity schedule and how you tailor these opportunities to the unique interests of the residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are on top of all of her needs. They promptly inform in any changes in her health and are very caring with her. It is also beautiful and lots of light”
“Needs more staffing. Great place for rehab”
“I was doing recovery from an injury and living in Skaalen.. There are a lot of nice people. But what ruined it for me is that one night I had a disagreement with a CNA. This blond haired nurse , who was in no way involved started screaming and yelling at me down the patient hall while they were sleeping.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with a long-term catheter
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
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center shows a concerning pattern with 31 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily in fire safety systems, electrical safety, and food service. The facility has persistent issues with sprinkler system maintenance, proper electrical grounding, and food handling that recur across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies have reported correction dates, the repeated violations in critical safety areas suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Jan 15, 2026Routine5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Sep 10, 2024Routine13
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
May 23, 2023Routine13
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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