Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: compassionate and attentive nursing staff and high-quality dining and food variety. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Families generally praise the facility for its compassionate, family-like nursing staff and high-quality dining options that exceed typical hospital food. However, there are serious allegations regarding financial mismanagement involving delayed refunds and concerns regarding medical oversight during physical therapy.
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The owner provides highly personalized and warm responses to positive reviews, often using specific names and mentioning staff roles. For negative reviews, they use a professional, HIPAA-compliant approach to address concerns without engaging in public disputes.
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Key Review Excerpts
“Several weeks into his rehab stay, he was injured during PT while at The Springs. He sustained a torn meniscus and effusion (swelling and pain).”
RN hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
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 · 15 measures
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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 needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has concerning patterns with 10 complaint-triggered deficiencies from families reporting problems, including repeated issues with pressure ulcer care, treatment quality, and infection control. The most recurring problems involve medication management, care planning, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent nature of similar issues across multiple surveys suggests ongoing challenges with consistent quality care delivery.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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.
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 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
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
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Aspen Skilled Healthcare
35 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 1 of 34 (Highest rating)
Owners
Apdc, LLC
Owner · Organization
Bradshaw, Peter
Owner (parent company)
Elsner, Eric
Owner (parent company)
Kirkwood, Jared
Owner (parent company)
Orgill, Craig
Owner (parent company)
Parti, Rajesh
Owner (parent company)
Parti, Shruty
Owner (parent company)
Paxman, Marcus
Owner (parent company)
Bradshaw, Jeffrey
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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