Spjst Rest Home 3
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-kept facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 7 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is noted for its cleanliness and the kindness of its floor staff. However, families should be prepared to advocate for communication with management, as there have been reports of difficulty reaching the director and concerns regarding staffing levels.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews analyzed“Families can expect a clean and well-maintained environment with a friendly floor staff. However, there are significant concerns regarding administrative communication and potential understaffing during certain shifts.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-kept facility
- Friendly and kind floor staff
- Consistent pleasant treatment from staff
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing levels
- Poor communication from administration/director
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such an impressive 5-star health inspection rating, how does your team maintain such high standards of clinical care for the residents?
- 2I noticed you engage with families through your online reviews; how do you typically incorporate family feedback into the daily care routines here?
- 3Since the facility has a cozy, intimate capacity of 57 residents, how does that smaller scale help in providing personalized attention to each person?
- 4What specific steps does your nursing team take to ensure consistent care and support during shift changes or busy periods?
- 5Could you tell us about some of the favorite daily activities or social events that help the residents stay connected with one another?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Hillje Nursing Home is clean, well kept, and has a friendly staff. Every time I have walked in there, I get the same pleasant treatment no matter the time of day.”
“The floor staff was kind, just not enough of them. The director never spoke to me even after several tries.”
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 · 15 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has recurring issues with fire safety and medication management across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints about infection control and sanitation problems. The most frequent deficiencies involve fire safety barriers, pharmaceutical services, and building systems that appear persistently across 2023-2025 inspections. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety and medication errors across surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate further.
Sep 18, 2025Routine5
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Aug 2, 2025Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 8, 2024Routine4
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
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jun 22, 2023Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Jun 22, 2023Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oakbend Medical Center
government
SPJST SENIOR LIVING
ROWENA TABLER-SMITH
Ownership & Management
Owners
Oakbend Medical Center
Owner · Organization
Leshikar, Howard
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Teplicek, Beverly
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Varta, Valerie
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Victorick, Donnie
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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References & Resources
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