Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a lot of different rooms, like studios, single rooms, semi-private rooms, and even some with two bedrooms, and all of them come with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, kitchenettes, telephones, and wi-fi, so people can pick what suits their needs best, and the rooms are meant to be peaceful and private for rest, with the building set up for folks aged 55 and older who need help with daily living, want some independence, or even need end-of-life care. Some folks just need a bit of help, like with medications or bathing, while others are here for long-term nursing or memory care, and there's also short-term rehab for times when you're in between the hospital and going home, and people get things like physical, speech, and occupational therapy, plus wound care and even respiratory therapy because the staff provide skilled nursing and work around the clock-though they average about 3.16 nurse hours per resident each day and have a nurse turnover rate that's a bit high at 68.1 percent.
Meals get served in the community dining rooms by a professional chef and the kitchen pays attention to allergies and special diets, so whether you want restaurant-style service or all-day dining, you're covered, and there's always the option for meals prepared by the culinary team, all included in the pricing so you don't get surprise bills. Southwestern offers free transportation, laundry for linens and dry cleaning, regular housekeeping, and even haircuts on site, and for folks with cars, they've got parking too. Some comforts, like an activities room, art room, game room, library, movie theater, and garden with walking paths, give people good options to pass the time, and there are daily activities, fitness programs, music, and movie nights, plus community-sponsored and resident-run events.
The staff manages medication and helps with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks, and the building has emergency alert systems and a 24-hour call system for added peace of mind, and they help with move-in coordination, too. People living here are part of a community that encourages Jewish life, but all are welcome, and they join in wellness programs and social groups, with specialized recovery and rest programs called RecoverWell and RestWell. Nursing aides and skilled nurses support frail folks who need intermediate or full nursing care. However, inspection reports show there have been 76 deficiencies, such as lacking proper skills among nurse aides, food handling issues, and problems with resident assessment and care planning, with some ratings like F0947 for nursing and physician services and F0812 for food and nutrition, and though those are on record, staff do try to create a supportive place by fostering a caring atmosphere for both residents and their families.
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is owned by Southwestern Healthcare Operations Holdings LLC and operates as a for-profit corporation affiliated with Imperial Healthcare Group, and ownership links back to several entities like The Ens Family Trust, Daniel Gottesman, and Yisroel Herzka, among others. On an average day, about 78 residents stay here out of the 118 certified beds available, and Medicaid and Medicare are accepted for payment. Prospective residents and families can schedule tours, ask questions through phone or email, or use the facility's submission form for feedback and inquiries, and there's also a 24-hour compliance line for reporting any issues or violations. The focus at Southwestern is on helping people live as independently as possible while still getting the nursing, rehab, and support services they might need to stay comfortable and safe.
