St James Health and Rehabilitation Center sits as an average-sized nursing and rehab place, offering skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and rehabilitation services; folks can find both long-term and short-term care with Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 2009, and the center belongs to the Saber Healthcare Group. This center's got 90 certified beds, though most days about 70 residents fill the place, and the nursing home side holds a 3-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, sitting above average in its city with a 9.2 out of 10 in local reviews. The building provides a safe space because it has automatic sprinklers, safety and handicap features, and a resident and family council so people feel involved, plus rooms come with cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and some with private bathrooms or kitchenettes.
Residents here usually have access to a wide range of social and entertainment activities like movie nights, TV, bingo, music, outside programs, daily scheduled activities, exercise rooms, a beauty salon, on-site cafe, library, game spaces, and a garden with walking paths for fresh air; they also enjoy communal dining and can get meals prepared by a chef who understands special diets, allergies, and diabetes needs. Folks can keep busy with arts programs, crafts, and resident-run activities, and people who need a break or are coming out of surgery can get therapy from physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff, overseen by nurses and physicians. Staff includes registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, nutritionists and a full therapy team, offering stroke care, wound care, cardiac care, diabetic meals, pain management and mental health counseling as well, and they're there to help with bathing, dressing, meals, medications, and transfers for people who need full-time medical attention or just some extra help.
The nursing home staff offers 24-hour supervision, regular nurse hours, and medication management, and St James got a high rating for its quality measures (QM rating of 5), though its health inspection score is lower (1 out of 5), possibly showing some areas where the building and health standards could be better, but it's had very few serious deficiencies. Long-term care gets an overall B+ grade, and the place runs at a little less than half of its full capacity. Health data shows some areas for improvement, with 12% of residents losing too much weight, 14% of high-risk residents have pressure sores, and 7% of long-stay residents with urinary tract infections, though no one's physically restrained, and almost everyone receives pneumonia and flu shots as needed. Staff hours per resident for nursing and therapy are about average, and staff here offer special resources for families about Medicare and Medicaid, cost comparisons, and care planning, plus job support and training tools for caregivers and CNAs. The center's main focus is on delivering careful, respectful skilled nursing and rehab care, with patient decisions and independence encouraged, and many local residents and families appreciate its caring atmosphere and professional support.
