Life Care Center of Westlake has provided nursing care for over 40 years, sitting under the management of Life Care Centers of America since 1996. The place has 119 certified beds and about 90 residents daily, offering both skilled nursing and long-term intermediate care. Residents can get help with assisted living, memory care in a special Alzheimer's unit, hospice care, and respite stays. There's a team of nurses, therapists, and a medical director on staff, with 24-hour skilled nursing care and physician coverage, and they set up individualized care plans aimed at residents' goals and needs. You'll find inpatient and outpatient rehab here, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as post-surgical care, wound care, and rehab focused on independence and daily life skills, both with the latest technology and in traditional ways. Restorative and rehabilitative services stand alongside social services, medication management, IV therapy, fall prevention, infection management, and discharge planning. Care spans long-term and short-term stays, and they've got a community re-entry program with a focus on mind, body, and spirit.
For comfort, rooms are private or semi-private with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, telephone and cable hookups, and the site has wireless Internet. Meals come through a fine dining program, and there's a daily activity schedule run by a full-time activity director, plus family and resident councils. Amenities include air conditioning, restrooms, landscaped grounds, courtyards for sitting outdoors, a beauty salon, barber shop, library, religious services, and a full housekeeping and laundry service. Parking is available, the building is wheelchair-friendly throughout, and the no-smoking policy keeps the air clear. You'll find bedside and bathroom call lights for safety, 24-hour security, and fire safety systems in place.
Pet visitors are welcome. Visiting hours are flexible, and there's support for residents through patient and family education, transportation to appointments, access to a certified dietitian, and specialized memory care. The staff provides social services, help with wound care, and support for both recovery and long-term needs, covering a wide age range and health needs.
Residents and families can schedule tours, look at a map of the grounds, and ask for more information. The facility does have some facts to consider: inspection reports note a total of 26 deficiencies, including issues with resident rights and infection control, with 1 deficiency each in complaint reports from Feb 29, 2024, Sep 14, 2024, and Jan 10, 2025. The nurse staffing level is 3.70 hours per resident each day, but nurse turnover is reported at 43.6%. Life Care Center of Westlake lets people try to find the right fit, aiming for a homelike atmosphere, support, and attention to both care and daily living needs, though reports show there have been some areas for improvement over the past years.
