Lafayette Extended Care is a state-licensed skilled nursing facility about one block off Highway 50, and the building has 69 beds with 19 private rooms, and as of June 2025 there are 11 available beds, the center focuses on both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, with nurses on staff for 12-16 hours each day, 24-hour supervision, and a nurse call system to help residents at any time, and the nurse turnover rate is 25.9%, which is lower compared to the state average for nursing homes. Lafayette Extended Care has faced a few issues, including a total of 13 noted deficiencies in its inspection reports, with some related to infection control, delayed reporting of possible abuse or neglect, problems following medication reduction rules, and lack of certain policies, although no residents have been actually harmed, the inspection found there was still a risk for more than minimal harm. The nursing staff averages about 3.94 hours per resident per day, slightly above the state average, and the facility has nurses and aides to help with medication management, bathing, dressing, transferring, and other daily living needs, and it also offers both nursing and rehabilitation services, like therapy for recovery after illness or surgery. The facility's approach is all about working with residents, their families, and physicians to set up personalized care plans that focus on each person's health and comfort, aiming for the highest practical level of well-being and security.
Residents live in furnished private rooms or shared rooms, with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi available, and each room is set up for comfort, simple daily life, and easy access to staff when needed. Lafayette Extended Care provides transportation and parking, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and long-term care insurance to help families manage costs. The community dining room serves meals restaurant-style every day, and it can accommodate diets for allergies or diabetes, so everyone can eat safely, and there are movie nights, art and music programs, outdoor activities, a library, game room, fitness room, walking paths, garden, and a spa or wellness room, as well as both community-sponsored and resident-led activities to encourage everyone to take part and stay active. The staff helps residents who need non-ambulatory care and always aims to address both physical and emotional needs, including daily supervision and support. While Lafayette Extended Care isn't free from safety and care issues, and some deficiencies have occurred related to infection control, reporting, and medication practices, the facility strives to create a home-like setting, providing practical help and basic comforts for older adults needing skilled nursing or rehabilitation services. Prime Health Care Enterprises and Prime Management, LLC have operated Lafayette Extended Care since January 2004.
