St Johns on Fountain Lake
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 47 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
St. Johns on Fountain Lake is highly regarded for its beautiful campus and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a high-quality living environment. While the facility is well-rated, families should be prepared for potential navigation challenges within the building and may want to ask for a guided tour to familiarize themselves with the layout.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
47 reviews on Google“St. Johns on Fountain Lake is consistently praised for its beautiful, modern campus and scenic location near the lake and park. Families frequently highlight the kind, attentive staff and the variety of amenities available, such as the chapel, library, and sunrooms. While the environment is highly regarded, some visitors have noted that the facility's layout can be confusing to navigate.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, scenic campus location
- Warm and attentive nursing staff
- Well-maintained, modern facilities
- Diverse on-site amenities and activities
Concerns
- Difficult to navigate or find specific rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 47 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the beautiful location on Fountain Lake, what are some of the most popular outdoor activities or scenic opportunities residents participate in during the week?
- 2I noticed the facility has a large footprint; what systems or staff assistance do you have in place to help new residents navigate the building and find their way to common areas or their rooms?
- 3With a 5-star staffing rating, how does your team ensure that this high level of attention is felt by residents during their daily routines and medical care?
- 4Regarding the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address those areas and improve the overall care environment?
- 5I see that you engage with some feedback online; how do you typically incorporate family input or suggestions into the way you manage daily life at the facility?
- 6How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent health changes or emergencies for residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff in the Skilled Nursing wing, 3rd floor absolutely ROCK!!! Their love and care of my dad and sooo many others is simply beautiful!”
“My brother has Alzheimer's and is living on the second floor of Woodlands Skilled Care. He is very happy with the meals and his coffee in the afternoon. The caregivers are very kind and supportive even though he is often very cranky.”
“The facility is located just off fountain lake and edge water park. They have walk ways that connect to the park. The inside has many gathering rooms for friends and family, sunrooms and a library.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
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 anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who lost too much weight
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
Families filed complaint reports that triggered 10 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality at this facility. The most recurring issues involve medication management, infection control, and resident care quality including pressure ulcer prevention. While the facility has correction dates for all violations, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in medication management and infection control across multiple surveys suggests persistent challenges in these critical care areas.
Dec 3, 2025Routine15
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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 a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Aug 6, 2025Complaint3
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 6, 2024Routine12
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Sep 24, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 26, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 17, 2024Complaint2
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 26, 2024
$16,448
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Johns on Fountain Lake
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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