Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise kind and patient staff members. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 15 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences in the independent and personal care wings, the reports of neglect, poor hygiene, and slow response times in the rehab and clinical areas are deeply concerning. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend unannounced visits during weekends or evenings to observe staffing levels and response times firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
15 reviews on Google“Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the kind staff and personalized care in the personal care wing, while others report severe neglect and hygiene issues. Recent reviews from 2024 and 2025 highlight significant concerns regarding slow response times, cleanliness, and the quality of physical therapy. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between positive experiences in independent living and reports of poor care in clinical or rehab settings.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Kind and patient staff members
- Spacious rooms in personal care wing
- Effective physical/occupational therapy for some
- Beautiful facility location and views
Concerns
- Facility cleanliness and persistent odors (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inadequate hygiene and toileting assistance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication and dismissive staff attitudes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 18 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We love the views from this location; could you tell us more about how the facility maintains the cleanliness and freshness of the resident rooms and common areas?
- 2With the beautiful layout of the personal care wing, how do you ensure that staff are able to provide timely assistance with hygiene and toileting needs throughout the day?
- 3How does the nursing team approach communication with families to ensure we are always kept up-to-date on any changes in medication or care plans?
- 4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies during the night or on weekends when the primary physician might not be on-site?
- 5Could you describe the daily schedule and what types of social activities or outings are available to keep residents engaged?
- 6We've heard wonderful things about the kindness of your staff; how do you support your team to ensure they have enough time to provide attentive, one-on-one care for every resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father was at the home for a few months at the end of his life. It is like many places, understaffed but the staff that shows up works very hard.”
“Horrible place!!!! Dirty and smells of urine!!! Short staffed!!! And the PT is a JOKE!!!”
“Excellent PT/OT. Room care very slow to come including medications.”
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 · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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 needing more daily help over time
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
Eight families filed complaints about Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove, triggering investigations that revealed ongoing issues with dietary services, environmental safety, and nursing oversight. The facility shows persistent problems with food safety and preparation across multiple surveys, along with recurring deficiencies in maintaining a clean, comfortable environment and proper staff training. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas warrants careful consideration during visits.
Mar 19, 2026Routine8
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Apr 23, 2025Routine10
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.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 31, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Sep 4, 2024Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
May 9, 2024Routine15
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
May 9, 2024Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Transitions Healthcare
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 3 of 6 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Feldman, Marc
Owner
Williams, Kevin
Owner
Maurano, Matthew
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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