Vancrest-Upper Valley
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and caring staff members. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While some patients report successful rehabilitation, the recurring reports of neglect and poor medication management are deeply concerning. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a family member present frequently to monitor care, and do not hesitate to ask for clear documentation regarding medication and nutritional intake.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
25 reviews on Google“Reviews for this facility are highly polarized, with some families praising the staff as caring and attentive, while others report severe neglect and dangerous clinical practices. Critical concerns include reports of patients being left unmonitored for long periods, poor nutritional care, and alarming medication management errors. Potential families should be aware of the significant discrepancy between positive testimonials and the serious allegations of neglect.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and caring staff members
- Effective physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Patient-centered atmosphere
Concerns
- Neglect and slow response times to patient needs (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor quality and nutritional value of food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Dangerous medication management and clinical errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 28 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1How do you ensure that medication administration is handled with extra care and accuracy for each resident?
- 2What steps are taken to improve the nutritional quality and variety of the meals served during dining hours?
- 3Could you tell me about your process for communicating important health updates or changes to family members?
- 4How do you ensure that staff are able to respond quickly to call lights and resident needs, especially during busy shifts?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This place is awful.. my father in law light was on for 20 min before he was checked on and the food let’s not even get me started… this poor man didn want to eat and once I saw a plate that they brought him… totally get it”
“Absolutely horrible facility that would have let our mother die if we wouldn't have demanded she be transported to the hospital. The day we demanded her go to hospital, the staff wanted to discuss hospice care.”
“I've been here 2 weeks learning how to walk again. Everyone here is pretty nice.”
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 with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Vancrest-Upper Valley has 56 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily involving fire safety systems, medication management, and resident rights issues. Most deficiencies have been corrected, though fire safety problems persist across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2024, with some receiving waivers. The facility shows ongoing challenges with emergency systems, pharmacy oversight, and care planning that families should discuss during visits.
Jul 25, 2024Routine27
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
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
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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
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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Nov 23, 2021Routine15
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 22, 2019Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
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 exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 14, 2023
$4,233
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Vancrest-Upper Valley
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Vancrest Health Care Centers
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.2/5 · Rank 9 of 13
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bagley, Jon
Owner
Mccleery, Mark
Owner
Myers, Mark
Owner
White, Claire
Owner
White, Mark
Owner
White, Nicolaus
Owner
White, Scott
Owner
Key personnel
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