Arlington Health & Rehabilitation

    620 Hazel St, Arlington, WA, 98223
    3.5 · 20 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Great short-term, poor long-term care

    I had a very mixed experience. On arrival the place was clean, remodeled, no odor, and many staff were kind, smiling, attentive and did an amazing job - great food, engaging activities, helpful social services, comfort cart and supportive billing. However, nurse shortages, missing medications and unresponsive night staff were real problems (my loved one waited 15+ minutes for help; cleaning staff had to step in), and I witnessed neglectful incidents - soiled clothes, questionable medication decisions, a roommate forced on us, doors slamming and other safety concerns. Some staff asked for cash and social-work coordination for hospice was poor. Overall: excellent short-term care and many wonderful caregivers, but I would NOT trust them for long-term or hospice without close oversight.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.45 · 20 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Hospice coordination
    • Kind and caring staff
    • Excellent nurses
    • Clean and comfortable facility
    • Attentive cleaning crews
    • Gentle feeding and bathing assistants
    • Supportive social services
    • Comfort cart with drinks and snacks
    • Friendly billing staff
    • Overall kindness and smiling staff
    • Good / fantastic food
    • Engaging activities
    • Staff more engaging than at other facilities
    • Helpful staff who address questions and concerns
    • Pleasant first impression with no odor and recent updates/remodeling
    • Recommended for short-term care
    • Consistently good long-term care reports from some families

    Cons

    • Poor night staff responsiveness
    • Long waits for assistance / call lights ignored
    • Shortage of nurses / staffing issues
    • Medications not available when needed
    • Neglectful incidents (patients left unattended)
    • Roommate assignments against resident preferences
    • Social workers accused of dishonesty
    • Patients left in bathroom for extended periods
    • Reports of inappropriate medication or sedation instead of rehab
    • Invasive care administered without family consent (suppository report)
    • Patients served or ate while in soiled clothing
    • Excessive noise (doors slamming) and sleepless nights
    • Cash-asking staff / sketchy financial interactions
    • Safety concerns reported by multiple reviewers
    • Inconsistent quality between day and night shifts
    • Some reviewers would not recommend the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is mixed and polarized: multiple reviewers praise the facility for compassionate, professional daytime care, cleanliness, good food, and engaging activities, while a concerning subset reports serious lapses in care—primarily at night or during staffing shortages—that raise safety and trust issues. Positive comments emphasize attentive nurses and aides, a welcoming environment with no odor and visible updates/remodeling, helpful social services (in some cases described as "over the top"), and small amenities such as a comfort cart. Several families explicitly recommended the facility for short-term rehabilitation stays and praised the staff for treating long-term residents well and addressing questions and concerns promptly.

    Care quality appears uneven. Numerous reviews highlight excellent nursing care, gentle feeding and bathing assistance, and strong hospice coordination for end-of-life needs. Conversely, other reviewers describe neglectful episodes: delayed or absent responses to call lights (waits of 15+ minutes), patients left unattended in bathrooms, refusal of assistance when requested, medication or supplies not being available, and at least one allegation of inappropriate sedation instead of rehabilitative treatment. These reports suggest staffing shortfalls and inconsistent adherence to care protocols, with nights and off-shifts being particularly problematic.

    Staff behavior demonstrates a split pattern. Daytime staff, cleaning crews, dining staff, and many nurses are repeatedly called kind, friendly, and professional; families often note smiling, responsive employees and helpful billing and social services personnel. Yet some reviews directly accuse social workers of dishonesty, mention staff asking for cash, and call the facility "sketchy"—indicating pockets of unprofessional behavior and financial/process concerns that warrant verification by prospective families.

    Facilities, dining, and activities are generally praised. Reviewers frequently mention a clean, odor-free environment, ongoing updates/remodeling, and pleasant first impressions. Food quality receives multiple commendations, and activities are described as engaging, with staff more involved than at other facilities some reviewers have experienced. These positives point to a facility that invests in environment and resident quality of life when staffing and management practices function as intended.

    Management and safety patterns are the most significant concern. Recurrent themes include staffing shortages (especially nurses), night shift nonresponsiveness, medication unavailability, and roommate placement against patient/family preferences. Several reviewers detailed incidents that could be classified as neglect or inappropriate care (e.g., leaving a roommate without help, administration of a suppository as reported, serving meals while a resident wore soiled clothing). These events, combined with reports of noise disturbances (doors slamming) and sleepless nights, create a narrative where the facility’s performance can vary dramatically depending on time of day and staffing levels.

    In summary, the facility demonstrates clear strengths in human-touch care, cleanliness, dining, and activity programming, and many families have had excellent short-term and long-term experiences. However, the recurring safety and staffing concerns—particularly relating to night shift responsiveness, medication handling, roommate arrangements, and a few serious alleged incidents—are significant and consistent enough to merit caution. Prospective residents and families should verify current staffing ratios (nursing coverage at night), medication management policies, roommate assignment procedures, incident reporting and resolution processes, and financial practices before making placement decisions. If you value strong daytime care, amenities, and engagement, this facility may be a good fit for short-term stays; if continuity of care and nighttime safety are top priorities, investigate recent staffing changes and ask for assurances in writing.

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    About Arlington Health & Rehabilitation

    Arlington Health & Rehabilitation sits at 620 Hazel St in Arlington, Washington, and folks have known it since 1988 as a family-owned nursing home focused on skilled nursing and rehab care, with Nightingale Healthcare owning the place and the whole staff wanting to make everyone comfortable while giving care that fits what each resident needs, and the team there handles physical, occupational, and speech therapy right on site, which means folks needing short-term rehab or long-term help can get the type of therapy or skilled nursing they require, around the clock, every day, in a setting that tries to treat each person like a whole person, not just a patient. The facility holds 76 licensed beds, offers Medicare-certified nursing, and takes pride in helping people with dementia and Alzheimer's-the staff pay attention to what those residents can still do, not only what they can't, and plan daily activities called life enrichment programs so people can stay sharp, make friends, and have some fun or a good laugh. Arlington Health & Rehabilitation serves meals from scratch with fresh local ingredients, and has interpreter services for those who might need help with language, plus people can find skilled nursing, palliative care that centers on respect and dignity, and if families are tired and need a break, there's respite care, all under one roof. The clinic includes practitioners like April L Wolanek, ARNP, and keeps its provider information fresh every month, even accepting various Providence Medicare plan options like Providence Medicare Align Group Plan (HMO) and Providence Medicare Bridge + RX (HMO-POS). The place gives personalized care plans for every resident, making sure all needs are covered, from long-term care to short-term rehab, hospice services, and therapies, and the staff stays available all day and night for any need that comes up, supporting both residents and their families every step of the way.

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