Continuing Healthcare at Adams Lane is a medium-sized care facility located in Zanesville, Ohio, with a capacity of 114 beds. The facility operates under for-profit, corporate ownership and is not part of a continuing care retirement community. It actively participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, broadening its accessibility for seniors seeking either short-term rehabilitation services or long-term care.
The care home has been rated as average for its short-term rehabilitation services and below average for its long-term care. For residents recovering from hospital stays due to strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries, the facility provides nursing and rehabilitative care aimed at helping them regain independence. Approximately 53.3% of residents at this care home are able to return home after their short-term stay, and the rate of falls with major injury is 1.8%. Emergency room visits for short-term residents occur at a rate of 14.3%, which reflects the complexity and acuity often present in such settings.
Long-term care at this facility is designed for those who need daily assistance with both medical and non-medical needs such as medication administration, dressing, eating, and everyday activities. Despite the below average rating in this area, a substantial 85.3% of residents have maintained their ability to perform basic self-care activities independently. An annual flu vaccination rate of 99.2% demonstrates a focus on preventive health measures. The average nurse staffing level is three hours and fifteen minutes per resident per day. However, the facility has received poor marks for its consistent weekend-to-weekday staffing ratios, which may impact the continuity of resident care during weekends.
Regulatory inspections have noted several areas for improvement. Observations have included failures to honor residents’ rights to request or refuse treatments and formulate advance directives, to properly assess residents following significant changes in condition, and to provide medically related social services tailored to each resident’s highest possible quality of life. There were also deficiencies concerning drug and biological storage and labeling, the implementation of an antibiotic monitoring program, and the maintenance of an accident-free environment with adequate supervision to prevent injuries. These issues have generally affected a small number of residents and were usually recorded as presenting a low potential for harm, aside from one incident involving basic life support that was flagged as high potential for harm.
In terms of fire and safety standards, the facility’s performance is monitored according to National Fire Protection Association standards, with recent inspection cycles documenting ongoing regulatory oversight. Over the last three years, the facility has paid several fines, indicating that compliance and quality monitoring are ongoing priorities.
Overall, Continuing Healthcare at Adams Lane offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services to a diverse group of residents. The facility provides a skilled nursing environment with access to Medicare and Medicaid funding and demonstrates a commitment to preventive medicine, as seen in high vaccination rates. However, challenges persist in areas related to care consistency, resident rights, and safety, reflecting opportunities for continued improvement in the pursuit of higher standards for resident well-being.