Worth County Convalescent Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate end-of-life care. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 5 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Because the available feedback is sparse and lacks detail, you should prioritize an in-person visit to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand. Ask specifically about current staffing ratios and the facility's approach to daily activities to ensure they meet your loved one's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews analyzed“Worth County Convalescent Center receives limited descriptive feedback, with the only detailed review highlighting compassionate end-of-life care and spacious accommodations. While some reviewers provided high ratings, the lack of specific commentary across the majority of reviews makes it difficult to assess the facility's overall operational quality. Families should conduct an in-person tour to verify current standards of care and staffing levels.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate end-of-life care
- Spacious resident rooms
- Satisfactory meal quality
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassionate end-of-life care provided here; how does the team support families during that transition?
- 2The resident rooms look very spacious; could you tell us more about how residents personalize their living spaces?
- 3What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with each other?
- 4How do you ensure that residents receive consistent, high-quality attention from the nursing staff throughout the day and night?
- 5Could you walk us through the protocols in place for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health?
- 6We've heard the meals are quite satisfactory; how much input do residents have in their daily meal selections?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care and kindness the staff showed our father helped our family navigate through the difficult final year of his life. We knew he was safe and comfortable. The rooms are spacious. The meals are good.”
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
11
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4
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Worth County Convalescent Center shows recurring concerns with families filing complaints about protection from abuse and neglect, with investigations happening in both 2024 and 2025. The facility has persistent issues across fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and resident rights protections. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the pattern of repeated violations in safety systems and recent complaint-triggered investigations about resident protection raise concerns about sustained compliance.
Feb 26, 2026Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
May 15, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jan 10, 2025Routine4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Services Deficiencies
Have an externally vented heating system.
Mar 25, 2024Complaint2
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 19, 2023Routine21
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 22, 2021Routine20
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Worth County Convalescent Center
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Worth County
Owner · Organization
Worth County Nursing Home District
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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