Glades West Rehabilitation And Nursing C

Glades West Rehabilitation And Nursing Center earns an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and puts it well above average compared to nursing homes nationally. That overall rating is a composite built from three separate areas, each measuring something different about how the facility operates and cares for its residents. On health inspections, the facility scores 4 out of 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems than most facilities during their visits - a good sign that the home is being run safely and responsibly. Staffing also comes in at 4 stars, which tells you that nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than the average facility does, so your loved one is less likely to feel overlooked or have to wait long for help.

Where Glades West really stands out is in quality measures, where it earns a perfect 5 stars. This rating looks at 15 real health outcomes for residents, things like whether people are experiencing falls, pressure wounds, infections, or declines in mobility. A 5-star score here means the clinical results for residents are genuinely strong, not just on paper but in day-to-day health and wellbeing. Taken together, the three ratings paint a picture of a facility that is doing very well across the board, with particularly impressive outcomes for the people living there.

Glades West Rehabilitation And Nursing C provides notably more registered nurse coverage than most Florida nursing homes, with RNs spending about 1.20 hours per resident each day compared to the Florida average of just 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means residents here are more likely to have a highly trained nurse checking in on them, catching changes in condition, and handling complex medical needs throughout the day. Total nursing hours, which include CNAs and other staff, come in at 3.98 hours per resident per day, putting it slightly above the state average of 3.87 hours. While the difference in total staffing is modest, the significantly higher RN presence stands out and could matter a great deal for families whose loved ones have more serious health needs or require closer medical oversight on a daily basis.

Glades West Rehabilitation And Nursing C has a solid inspection track record that families can feel reasonably good about. The facility holds a 4 out of 5 star health inspection rating, and there are no government penalties or fines on record. That combination is a positive sign, meaning inspectors have not found issues serious enough to trigger formal enforcement action. No penalty history does not mean a facility is perfect, but it does suggest regulators have not had major concerns worth documenting as violations. Overall, this is one of the cleaner records you will find when shopping for care. You can compare this facility's record against others in Pembroke Pines on the Pembroke Pines nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents is each certified nursing assistant responsible for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a sudden change in condition, what happens in the next hour, and how quickly will someone contact me?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
5. How do you handle a resident who refuses medication or resists personal care, and who makes decisions when that happens?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and can I see the actual report before I leave today?

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