Parkside Health And Rehabilitation Center

Parkside Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, so it helps to look at each one individually. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, which is a good sign - it means state inspectors found relatively few problems, and those they did find were not severe. The quality measures rating is also 4 stars, reflecting above-average performance across 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their physical function. These two ratings together suggest the facility is generally delivering solid, attentive care.

The one area worth a closer look is staffing, which sits at 2 stars, meaning the facility has fewer nursing hours per resident than most comparable homes. Staffing levels matter a lot in day-to-day care - they affect how quickly call lights get answered, how consistently residents get help with bathing and meals, and how much time nurses have to catch early warning signs of health changes. Families should ask Parkside directly about their current staffing ratios and how they handle coverage on nights and weekends. The strong inspection and quality scores suggest the facility is still managing care reasonably well, but lower staffing is something worth discussing openly before making a decision.

Staffing at Parkside Health and Rehabilitation Center runs a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.14 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, which works out to roughly 45 minutes less hands-on care each day. The registered nurse numbers are also lower, at 0.36 hours per resident compared to the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, RNs handle the more complex medical decisions and assessments, so fewer RN hours can mean it takes a little longer for clinical concerns to get attention. The day-to-day care still gets done, but families should know that staff may be managing more residents at once than at some other facilities in the area. It's worth asking the facility directly how they handle overnight coverage and busy periods, since staffing gaps tend to show up most during those times.

Parkside Health And Rehabilitation Center has a solid inspection track record that should give families a reasonable degree of confidence. The facility holds a 4 out of 5 star health inspection rating, which is above average, and it has no government penalties on record and no fines of any kind. That combination is genuinely good news - it means state inspectors have not found problems serious enough to trigger formal enforcement action. No inspection history is perfect, and families should still ask questions and visit in person, but this facility does not carry the kind of regulatory red flags that would warrant serious concern. You can compare this facility's record against others in Deland on the Deland nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your direct care staff been working here on average, and what is your current vacancy rate for nurses and aides?
3. What happens when my family member falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night, and who will contact me and how quickly?
4. Can you walk me through exactly what a typical weekday looks like for a resident who needs help with bathing, dressing, and meals?
5. In the past year, has this facility been cited for any deficiencies by state inspectors, and can I see the most recent survey report?
6. If my family member has a complaint or feels they are being treated poorly, what is the specific process for reporting that, and who outside the facility can they contact?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.