Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre

Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a for-profit skilled nursing facility with 75 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified beds, and it usually cares for about 67 residents each day. Managed by Shlomo Rechnitz since June 2012, the centre has over 40 years of experience offering healthcare and rehabilitation services. It provides personalized skilled care around the clock, including in-house hospice care and a full in-house rehab unit with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents work with a dedicated care coordinator, and a team of experienced nurses and therapists is available 24-7. Residents see physicians when they're admitted and about every 30 days after that. Nurse staffing averages 4.33 hours per resident per day, though there's a nurse turnover rate of 36.4%. The centre reports 51 total deficiencies in inspections, with 2 related to infection spread, and follows federal standards on infection control, resident rights, and nutrition. The centre features a clean front lobby and hallways, offers a warm environment, and holds events like a petting zoo. Amenities focus on creating home-like surroundings, while staff encourage family visits, including children and pets, following certain safety steps. Recommended visiting hours go from 8 am to 8 pm, but other hours are possible with arrangements. Leaves of absence for residents can happen with a physician's okay. Medicare can pay fully for the first 20 days, with co-insurance applying on days 21-100 if the resident qualifies. The admissions coordinator helps families navigate rules, forms, and insurance, and the Business Office Manager helps with billing or admission issues. The social services department assists with care planning, discharge, and arranging specialty services like dental, vision, podiatry, audiology, and psychiatric help. An Ombudsman serves as an outside advocate, checking on facility activities and addressing concerns. The centre also values engaging social programs and activities and tries to keep families involved in therapy and care decisions. The goal is to restore independence where possible and enhance life quality, and staff are trained to deliver both daily care and rehabilitation support.