Summer Meadows is a medium-sized senior living and nursing facility located in Longview, Texas, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. With a capacity of 115 beds, the facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible for a range of individuals seeking skilled nursing or rehabilitation. Summer Meadows is managed under city ownership and is not part of a larger continuing care retirement community. It does not operate within a hospital, emphasizing its focus as a dedicated residential care and rehabilitation environment.
The facility has been evaluated on several key areas related to senior care. For those needing post-acute care following a hospital stay, Summer Meadows holds an average rating for its short-term rehabilitation services. Approximately 55.7% of residents discharged from short-term care were able to return home, highlighting a moderate level of rehabilitation success. Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, with above-average consistency in weekend to weekday staffing, which is notable for maintaining continuity of care. Short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in 8.1% of residents experiencing a serious infection requiring hospitalization, and 16.4% of short-term residents had an emergency room visit during their stay. Importantly, the facility did not report any falls resulting in major injury for those in rehabilitation.
When it comes to long-term care, Summer Meadows received a below average overall rating. Residents in long-term care showed a 71.2% ability to maintain independence in daily activities such as mobility and self-care. Nearly nine out of ten residents received the annual influenza vaccination, illustrating attention to preventive health. The emergency room visit rate for long-term residents was 1.2 per 1,000 patient days. The consistent nurse staffing matched the reported rates for short-term care.
Regulatory health, fire, and safety inspections have taken place at Summer Meadows, with citations occurring in areas such as pharmaceutical services, resident treatment and assessment, accident prevention, behavioral health services, and staffing levels. The facility has worked to address and resolve these issues promptly as indicated by inspection records. Specific patterns of care have drawn attention from oversight agencies, and Summer Meadows has at times been earmarked for close monitoring due to patterns impacting resident care and safety. In the past three years, the facility paid several fines as part of regulatory actions.
Summer Meadows is not affiliated with any specialty programs for Alzheimer's care and does not offer a continuing care retirement community structure. Its services are centered around providing rehabilitation to assist individuals regaining independence after hospitalizations and supporting residents who require long-term daily care and assistance. The community focuses on both medical and non-medical needs, such as help with medications, dressing, eating, and bathroom use. Summer Meadows seeks to provide a supportive environment that addresses a full range of resident needs, from rehabilitation therapies to maintaining independence in long-term residents.