St Elizabeth Healthcare Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 107 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for patients focused on intensive physical or occupational therapy, as their rehab team is frequently cited as top-tier. However, families should closely monitor clinical details such as wound care and medication timing, and be prepared to advocate for faster response times regarding call lights.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
107 reviews on Google“St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center is highly regarded for its exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams and its compassionate nursing staff. While many families praise the facility's cleanliness and professional rehabilitation results, some reviewers have reported serious concerns regarding delayed response times for call lights and lapses in wound care management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional rehabilitation and therapy teams
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
Concerns
- Delayed response to call lights and restroom assistance (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent medication management and wound care oversight (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 109 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and acknowledge specific family members mentioned. While most responses are warm and appreciative, they occasionally rely on repetitive phrasing for positive feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your therapy and rehab teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain their mobility?
- 2How do you ensure that call lights are answered promptly, especially during the night shifts or busy meal times?
- 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication administration is consistently accurate and double-checked?
- 4Could you describe your process for monitoring and managing wound care to ensure every resident's needs are met?
- 5We noticed the facility looks very well-maintained; what is your routine for keeping the resident rooms and common areas clean?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you organize to keep the residents engaged and part of the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The PT team was fun as well as professional in their treatments. Elaine also challenged my brain in memory and recall..I had a wonderful roommate, so time went by very fast.”
“My loved one just had a gi rupture. He was transferred here from the hospital for vac therapy and stoma care, physical therapy. He's been here 4 days, meds not on time, his stoma and surrounding area is burned from the acidic discharge from colostomy bag.”
“The staff and nurses are so awesome the director so nice. I would totally recommend this place. They take really good care of my mother.”
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 with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
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
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center shows concerning patterns of repeat deficiencies, with families filing 13 complaints leading to violations. The facility has persistent issues with medication management, care planning, and resident safety across multiple surveys from 2020-2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of problems in pharmaceutical services, quality care delivery, and safety supervision suggests ongoing challenges families should carefully consider.
Mar 19, 2026Routine20
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
Dec 19, 2025Complaint1
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.
Sep 9, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Jul 10, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 17, 2024Routine18
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Jul 31, 2024Complaint1
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
342 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 211 of 328
Ownership & Management
Owners
Port, Barry
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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