Slaton Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 21 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Slaton Care Center is an excellent choice if you prioritize a compassionate, family-oriented staff and high-quality therapy. While the facility is praised for its warmth, if your loved one is entering for short-term rehab, you may want to inquire about room availability to avoid shared accommodations.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
21 reviews on Google“Slaton Care Center is highly regarded for its compassionate, high-quality staff and its ability to provide a warm, home-like environment for residents. While some reviewers praise recent facility updates and beautiful art, one family noted concerns regarding safety issues with an outdoor bird enclosure and room sharing during rehab.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Warm, home-like community atmosphere
- High-quality rehabilitation and therapy services
- Clean and well-maintained facility
Concerns
- Safety hazards with outdoor enclosures
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 23 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard such wonderful things about the compassionate and attentive nursing staff here; how do you ensure that level of care stays consistent during shift changes?
- 2Since we are looking for a safe environment, could you tell us more about the maintenance and safety of the outdoor enclosures and walking areas?
- 3With the high-quality rehab services mentioned by others, how do you coordinate therapy schedules to ensure residents are getting the most out of their recovery?
- 4What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the night?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to help residents maintain that warm, home-like community atmosphere?
- 6We noticed you are very active in maintaining a clean facility; what does your daily cleaning and maintenance routine look like for the resident rooms?
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Key Review Excerpts
“They gave great care of my my Grumps and we called him that for good reason! The staff gave personalized care and it allowed him to have purpose and joy in his last year that they let him think he was in charge.”
“My mom just moved in a few weeks ago. The staff here have been amazing. They always call me and keep me updated on how my mom is doing. And anytime I have a question, they always get back with me ASAP.”
“Great place! Love the food, residents and STAFF! Therapy is AMAZING! Housekeeping staff is the best. BOM is so helpful. LOVE THIS PLACE!”
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 · 17 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 walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Slaton Care Center has persistent issues with nutrition services, infection control, and facility safety that continue across multiple surveys, including recent violations in December 2024. Families have filed complaints leading to findings of abuse prevention failures and accident hazards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring pattern of nutrition and safety problems suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Dec 4, 2025Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
May 1, 2025Complaint1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Jan 29, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Sep 12, 2024Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Aug 3, 2023Routine12
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 1, 2025
$23,491
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Slaton I Enterprises, LLC
for profit
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, INC
EDDY ALVAREZ
Chain Affiliation
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
149 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 44 of 148
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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