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The Laurels Of Dekalb
520 W Liberty Street, Butler, IN 46721
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The Laurels Of Dekalb Description
The Laurels Of Dekalb is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 10.4 miles outside the town of Auburn, Indiana and is part of the Laurel Health Care Company network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.9 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 4 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
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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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.
The reviews for The Laurels of Dekalb and associated services such as Heart to Heart Hospice reveal a mixed but generally positive sentiment. Many reviewers praise the attentive and caring staff, the quality of rehabilitation services, and the overall environment, including the food and cleanliness. Specific staff members and the leadership team are commended for their professionalism, knowledge, and compassion.
Several family members of residents express gratitude for the excellent care their loved ones received, highlighting the facility's role in their rehabilitation and comfort. The efforts of the staff during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic are particularly appreciated, with mentions of their hard work despite being short-staffed and the creative ways they continued to engage and support residents.
However, there are criticisms as well, including concerns about the quality and temperature of the food, room conditions, and the handling of resident complaints and room assignments. One review specifically mentions management's inadequate response to complaints and concerns about the facility's ability to safely care for residents due to staffing levels and the building's age and maintenance.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, many reviewers recommend The Laurels of Dekalb for its caring staff, effective rehabilitation services, and the positive impact on their or their loved one's health and well-being.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 20, 1991
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 101
Total current residents: 82
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: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 12
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $108404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. |
| 2022-11-28 | 2023-01-05 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-06 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-06 | 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. |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-06 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2021-10-05 | 2021-11-06 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | 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. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-03-02 | 2020-04-01 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-23 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2022-10-21 | 2022-11-23 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-09 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-08-24 | 2020-09-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2020-08-24 | 2020-09-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-05 | K | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-07 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-08-24 | $108,404 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-08-24 | 23 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Auburn which is 10.4 miles away and has a population of 12,979 (small town).
- The average income is $50,282, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 51.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 163 days of rain, 46 days of snow and 154 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
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Supermarkets
Save-A-Lot
11.1 miles awayKroger
11.1 miles awayAldi
11.4 miles awayYoder's
11.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
11.5 miles awayTransportation
Waterloo
7.6 miles awayBryan
17.3 miles awayNone Found
Banks
American Crypto ATM
7.4 miles awayPNC Bank
10.3 miles awayCommunity State Bank
10.8 miles awayWells Fargo
10.9 miles awayProfed
10.9 miles awayHospitals
DeKalb Health
9.1 miles awayCommunity Memorial Hospital
10.9 miles awayBryan Hospital
16.8 miles awayCHWC Montpelier Hospital
18.2 miles awayParkview Regional Medical Center
20.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
11.0 miles awayWalgreens
20.2 miles awayOutpatient Pharmacy
20.6 miles awayKroger Pharmacy
22.8 miles awayDentists
Hughes Dental Group
16.7 miles awayPhilip C Roach, DDS
21.3 miles awayDupont Orthodontics
21.3 miles awayLuarde Dental
21.5 miles awayTodd P. Briscoe DDS
22.1 miles awayParks
Butler
0.8 miles awayMiller Park
6.1 miles awayEdgerton
6.8 miles awayGirt Gnacy Memorial Recreational Park
7.5 miles awayCherry Park
7.9 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Valley Outlet Center
21.3 miles awayThe Outlet Shoppes at Fremont
21.7 miles awayCulture
Huber Opera House & Civic Center
11.3 miles awayCenter For Performing Arts
15.5 miles awayRestaurants
PIZZA SUBS & BBQ
8.2 miles awayThe Italian Grille
9.4 miles awayKathy's Kountry Kitchen
9.6 miles awayMad Anthony Brewing Company
10.3 miles awayPenguin Point
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