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Elkhart Oaks Care Center
214 Jones Rd, Elkhart, TX 75839
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Elkhart Oaks Care Center Description
Elkhart Oaks Care Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 10.4 miles outside the town of Palestine, Texas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with many highlighting the positive aspects and a few raising serious concerns.
- Several reviewers appreciate the caring and compassionate nature of the staff, noting that the facility feels like a family environment. The small size of the facility is mentioned as a positive feature, fostering a close-knit community.
- Activities such as Bingo are popular among residents, and the therapy staff receive praise for their efforts in helping residents regain strength and encourage each other.
- The quality of food and the overall cleanliness and coziness of the facility are mentioned positively, with one reviewer noting a homey atmosphere and the smell of gingerbread.
- However, there are concerns about the level of activities available to residents, with one reviewer noting a lack of organized events or special activities beyond watching TV in the main lobby.
- One review raises serious allegations of neglect and abuse, including an incident of sexual molestation not being properly addressed by the facility's management. This review advises against choosing the facility for loved ones.
- Another negative review criticizes the facility for poor hygiene, unresponsive staff, and an overall lack of care and respect towards residents.
In summary, while many find the facility to be a caring and welcoming environment for their loved ones, there are significant concerns raised that potential residents and their families should consider.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1993
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 98
Total current residents: 42
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 8
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $44025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-31 | 2023-03-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-31 | nan | C | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-11-19 | nan | C | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-10-11 | $107,770 |
| 2020-08-04 | $17,765 |
| 2020-09-08 | $13,000 |
| 2021-09-27 | $650 |
| 2022-02-04 | $12,610 |
| 2022-02-04 | $19,400 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Palestine which is 10.4 miles away and has a population of 18,288 (small town).
- The average income is $50,684, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 50
- Average Temperature: 68.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 175 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 189 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.9 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.46 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Brookshire's
8.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
8.4 miles awayBrookshire Brothers Express
9.7 miles awayBrookshire Brothers
21.7 miles awayH-E-B
21.9 miles awayTransportation
Palestine
8.3 miles awayRusk
25.9 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Southside Bank
8.3 miles awayHospitals
Palestine Regional Medical Center
8.3 miles awayPalestine Regional Medical Center - West Campus
9.0 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
8.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
8.3 miles awayBrookshire's Pharmacy
8.4 miles awayBrookshire Brothers Pharmacy
21.7 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Strong Memorial Park
5.8 miles awayTexas State Railroad
8.2 miles awayWillie Meyers Park
9.7 miles awayReagan Park
10.0 miles awayBeach Volleyball court
10.1 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Presbyterian Church
10.4 miles awaySacred Heart Catholic Church
10.5 miles awayMount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church
10.6 miles awayNone Found
Culture
Texas Theatre
10.4 miles awayRestaurants
Chili's
8.2 miles awayEl-Toro Mexican Restaurant
8.3 miles awayApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
8.3 miles awaySwitch
8.5 miles awayTaco Casa
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