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Polaris Health and Wellness of Abbey Woods

5026 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,424
  • Average State Price: $8,980
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Polaris Health and Wellness of Abbey Woods Description

    Polaris Health and Wellness of Abbey Woods is a community that offers nursing care and is about 3.8 miles outside Saint Joseph, Missouri. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. 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

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6.6
    Polaris Health and Wellness of Abbey Woods
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 54 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 8 communities in Saint Joseph
  • Ranking in State: 678 out of 903 communities in MO
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Complaints about loud music from an employee's car disturbing residents.
    • Issues with handling COVID-19, including poor communication and inadequate care leading to serious health concerns.
    • Reports of unexplained bruises on residents, missed meals, and overall poor treatment.
    • Family members not being notified about the death of a resident in a timely manner.
    • Complaints about night shift nurses neglecting patients' needs.
    • Concerns about cleanliness, maintenance, and favoritism by management.
    • Residents left unattended for extended periods and slow response to calls for assistance.
    • Food quality described as awful, with many meals not meeting basic standards.
    • Issues with paperwork and isolation protocols not being followed correctly.
    • Reports of aides being inexperienced, leading to neglect and accidents.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some staff members described as awesome, providing exceptional care and making families feel comfortable.
    • Therapy staff praised for their patience, kindness, and effective communication.
    • Visitors noted a friendly atmosphere and good care during their visits.
    • Physical therapy services received high marks for quality.
    • Some staff members commended for their professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness.
    • Facility cleanliness and daily fun activities for residents highlighted as positives.
    • Rehab department praised for helping residents recover and regain mobility.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 2, 1996
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 100
    Total current residents: 73
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 4
    Number of substantiated complaints: 29
    Number of payment denials: 3
    Number of fines: 7
    Total cost of fines: $165075


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 E 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.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 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.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F 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.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-04-18 2023-06-01 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-09-23 2020-11-09 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 D 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.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-01-24 2019-03-19 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-09-23 $62,244
    2020-09-23 $3,250
    2021-04-20 $75,285
    2021-04-20 $77,152
    2021-05-17 $655
    2021-05-17 $650
    2021-06-23 $5,792
    2021-09-20 $983
    2021-09-20 $975
    2023-03-28 $15,000

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2017-11-16 12
    2019-10-22 13
    2020-09-23 82
    2021-06-23 34
    2023-03-28 4

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Saint Joseph which is 3.8 miles away and has a population of 76,780 (large town).
    • The average income is $69,894, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 56.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 134 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 202 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 7.68% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.93% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 82% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.32 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 155.0, Moderate Days 24.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    1.3 miles away
    Price Chopper
    1.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.5 miles away
    Aldi
    3.5 miles away
    Sam's Club
    3.5 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Pony Express Community Bank
    1.4 miles away
    North American Savings and Loan
    1.6 miles away
    Bank Midwest
    1.6 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    1.7 miles away
    UMB Bank
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph
    0.3 miles away
    Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
    1.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    CVS
    1.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.7 miles away
    Rogers Pharmacy #5
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Dennis T. Myers DDS PA
    16.7 miles away

    Parks

    St. Joseph
    0.3 miles away
    Arrowhead Park
    1.5 miles away
    Mark Youndahl Urban Conservation Area
    1.6 miles away
    Hochman Park
    1.8 miles away
    Bartlett Park
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    East Hills Shopping Center
    1.3 miles away

    Culture

    Amphitheatre
    0.3 miles away
    Missouri Theater
    4.0 miles away
    Regal Theater
    4.2 miles away
    Krug Amphitheater
    4.6 miles away
    Edgerton City Bandstand
    19.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cracker Barrel
    1.1 miles away
    Le Peep
    1.2 miles away
    Denny's
    1.3 miles away
    RibCrib
    1.4 miles away
    Mcallister's Deli
    1.4 miles away

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