Summer Commons
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained living spaces. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
The facility has shown a positive trend in 2024 regarding resident engagement and rehabilitation outcomes. However, because multiple reviewers have historically cited issues with understaffing, we recommend you visit during off-peak hours and ask management specifically how they ensure adequate staff-to-resident ratios on weekends.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“Summer Commons presents a polarized experience, with recent reviewers praising the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and warm staff interactions. However, other families have expressed significant concerns regarding chronic understaffing and a perceived lack of effective operational management, suggesting that consistent care may require active family advocacy.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained living spaces
- Engaging activity program with music and social events
- Warm and welcoming nursing and support staff
- Effective short-term rehabilitation care
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to overwhelmed care teams (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed Summer Commons has a very active social calendar; could you tell me more about how residents are encouraged to participate in the music and social programs?
- 2With 64 residents, how does the team manage daily care workflows to ensure that every resident receives consistent attention throughout the day?
- 3Since the facility is well-regarded for its short-term rehabilitation, how does that expertise translate into the quality of care for long-term nursing residents?
- 4Could you walk me through the protocol for medical emergencies, especially during evening or weekend hours when staffing levels might shift?
- 5I see there have been some recent state-level findings; what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the last year to address these and improve overall quality of care?
- 6How do you support your nursing and support staff to ensure they feel well-equipped to provide the warm, welcoming environment that many families appreciate here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Mom recently moved to Summer Commons. Her room was very clean apon move in. I found the staff warm and welcoming. They have musicians that come in during the week and at times the residents are up and dancing.”
“My mom broke both of her hips and this place was incredible. This is how every rehab/nursing home facility should be.”
“The operations on the inside are chaotic and can not support your loved ones without your advocacy. The facility faces problems that many facilities face, but solutions are not being employed.”
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 needing more daily help over time
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 bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
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
Summer Commons shows recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing three complaints that triggered inspections regarding care quality, nursing coverage, and fire safety systems. The facility struggles most with fire safety and emergency preparedness, medication management, and infection control. While all violations have correction dates, the persistence of similar issues across surveys from 2019 to 2025 suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate during visits.
Aug 27, 2025Routine11
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Aug 27, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 23, 2025Complaint1
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Jan 24, 2024Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nov 16, 2022Routine19
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Dec 11, 2019Routine2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
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