Eastview Terrace is a small, individually owned nursing facility that offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With a capacity of 63 beds, the facility provides care for seniors and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. While not associated with a continuing care retirement community, Eastview Terrace delivers a range of services to meet the medical and personal needs of its residents.
In the area of rehabilitation and daily health services, residents at Eastview Terrace receive on average 3 hours and 5 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day. However, the facility has been rated below average for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. During recent periods, 0.0% of residents experienced falls resulting in major injury, while 6.1% of short-term stays resulted in a serious infection necessitating hospitalization. Emergency room visits occurred for 19.2% of short-term rehabilitation residents and at a rate of 2.6 visits per 1,000 patient days among the long-term population. The majority—85.9%—of residents in long-term care retained the ability to manage daily activities such as moving, eating, and using the bathroom independently, and 89.7% received annual flu vaccinations.
Inspection history at Eastview Terrace points to ongoing challenges as well as areas addressed for improvement. State health and safety inspections highlighted a variety of care-related issues over recent months. These included lapses in specialized rehabilitative services, infection prevention, pressure ulcer care, safe medication management, accident hazard reduction, and maintaining proper nurse coverage. The facility experienced noted deficiencies in oversight concerning the use of feeding tubes, respiratory care, food and nutrition staffing, flu and pneumonia vaccination procedures, and safe maintenance of bed equipment. Additionally, issues arose in areas such as safeguarding resident information and ensuring residents’ rights to a dignified existence and self-determination. Reports also indicated repeated concerns related to protection from abuse, neglect, timely investigation and reporting of suspected abuse, and responding appropriately to alleged violations.
The facility has received multiple citations in recent inspection cycles for shortcomings in developing and implementing complete care plans tailored to residents' individual goals and timetables, as well as care transitions and communication during discharge planning. Other cited areas included assessments in coordination with pre-admission screening and resident review programs, accurate and timely mental health screening, and regular pharmacist reviews of drug regimens. Despite these issues, the facility has addressed many of the inspection findings within specified timeframes and continues to serve the needs of its residents within the region by providing access to skilled care, rehabilitation, and support for individuals requiring assistance due to age, illness, or injury.
Eastview Terrace’s participation in Medicare and Medicaid allows it to accommodate a variety of residents, depending on their eligibility and care needs. The facility employs a for-profit, individual ownership model that guides its approach to operations and care delivery. Residents and their families can rely on Eastview Terrace for both short-term rehabilitation—such as following a hospital stay after a stroke, heart attack, or injury—and long-term assistance with daily living activities and complex health care requirements. The community is not located within a hospital and does not offer Alzheimer’s-specific or continuing care programs. Residents can expect a smaller, more intimate environment due to the facility's limited size, which may appeal to those seeking a close-knit atmosphere for ongoing care.
Eastview Terrace provides critical skilled nursing and supportive services to older adults in its community, focusing on rehabilitation, health management, and assistance with personal activities of daily living. Through its range of care services, the facility aims to help each resident maintain dignity and maximize independence during their stay.