Villa Scalabrini Special Care
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive care staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a compassionate, faith-centered environment with high-quality dining. While the building has a more traditional, older charm, the consistent praise for staff attentiveness and safety makes it a highly reliable option for long-term care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“Families can expect a deeply compassionate, faith-based environment where residents are treated with significant dignity and care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive nursing staff and the high quality of food, though some note the facility has a charming, older character rather than being a brand-new modern complex.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive care staff
- High-quality, hotel-like dining
- Strong religious and community atmosphere
- Clean and beautiful campus
Concerns
- Older facility infrastructure
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the dining experience here; could you tell us more about how the meals are prepared and served to the residents?
- 2The campus looks beautiful; are there any upcoming plans or renovations to update the older parts of the facility's infrastructure?
- 3Since the community has such a strong religious and social atmosphere, what kind of daily activities or spiritual services are available for residents?
- 4We noticed there have been some recent state inspections; could you walk us through the specific steps the facility is taking to address those recent findings and improve care?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate physician or nursing assistance?
- 6It's great to see that the management engages with the community online; how does the leadership team typically incorporate family feedback into daily operations?
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Key Review Excerpts
“She was lovingly cared for the entire time, until she passed at age 105 in Jan 2026. Our family has been familiar with this facility since it opened; we would give it "10 stars"”
“The food there is just lovely and feels like you're at a 5 star hotel. The staff is very supportive and made sure that everyone in the nursing home was safe”
“The staff is amazing beyond compare, professional, caring, attentive and always available. The campus is immaculate and most beautiful for one to be see.”
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 · 15 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has persistent deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing three complaints that triggered investigations for infection control and reporting failures. The most recurring problems involve infection control, medication management, and fire safety systems, with many issues repeating across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Feb 26, 2026Routine10
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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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
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 the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Feb 16, 2025Routine18
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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
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 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
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
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
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Mar 10, 2024Routine11
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Nov 20, 2023Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Jul 26, 2023Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Villa Scalabrini Special Care
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
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