Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise exceptional physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: exceptional physical and occupational therapy and clean and well-maintained facility. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit is widely praised for its high-quality physical and occupational therapy programs, which many patients credit for their successful recovery and return to independence. While the facility is frequently described as clean and professional, several families and patients have raised significant concerns regarding inconsistent communication, slow response times to call buttons, and occasional lapses in nursing care or medication management.
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“I couldn't even roll over when I got here 45 days later I'm walking with walker. They have been great from the nurses and the Doctors and the PT and the OT. It's clean and the everyone is very caring.”
“The facility itself is state of the art. The care was very good. The communication was absolutely awful. My wife was here for about 2 weeks and I her husband was never able to get any information on a plan.”
“My mother went in with a broken hip. Bed alarmed. I went to visit and she was lying on the floor no alarm going off no one around. Complete failure.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
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 · 3 measures
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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This facility has 11 federal deficiencies across two surveys, all related to building safety and fire protection systems rather than direct patient care issues. The main problem areas involve fire safety equipment, electrical systems, and building maintenance, with one electrical generator issue recurring between surveys. All deficiencies have correction dates from the provider, suggesting the facility is addressing these infrastructure concerns.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
Construction Deficiencies
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit
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Owners
Whittier Healthcare Holdings II INC
Owner · Organization
Whittier Healthcare Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Arcidi, Alfred
Owner (parent company)
Arcidi, Michael
Owner (parent company)
Arcidi, Philip
Owner (parent company)
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