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Medicare shows an abuse citation on record. Read the linked source details, ask the administrator what corrective action was taken, and independently verify the facility’s current status before deciding.
Reviews for SMP Health - Ave Maria are polarized, with recent feedback highlighting a cozy environment and dedicated staff, while older reviews raised serious concerns about basic care and communication. Families should note the contrast between recent praise for activities and food versus past reports of neglect and poor updates.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Such a wonderful environment and cozy atmosphere, for employees and residents. Caring staff members who go above and beyond for their safety. So many activities for residents, beautiful grounds, and delicious food.”
“A wonderful place to trust your loved ones to be cared for and loved! They live up to their mission to be the hands and feet, heart and smile of Jesus as they care for those he entrusts to their care.”
“This place is horrible. They don't keep our loved ones clean, don't care if they eat or not for days at a time. Don't check in on them very often . Doesn't keep family updated”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed complaints that triggered inspections revealing serious concerns including abuse protection failures and inadequate care treatment. The facility shows recurring problems with infection control (cited twice) and fire safety issues across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of complaint-driven investigations and repeated violations in critical care areas warrants careful consideration before placement.
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.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 13, 2024
$6,788
Smp Health - Ave Maria
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Smp Health
5 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.8/5 · Rank 1 of 5 (Highest rating)
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