Savannah Heights is a small, for-profit senior living facility with corporate ownership, located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The community comprises 50 beds and offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community, but it does participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing support to a broad range of residents with varying financial and healthcare needs.
The short-term rehabilitation program at Savannah Heights has received an average rating, reflecting the community’s capacity to assist residents in regaining independence following a hospital stay, acute illness, or injury. Approximately 58.6% of residents are able to return home following their short-term stays, indicating a reasonable level of success in transitional care. The community maintains a nurse staffing ratio of about 3 hours and 45 minutes of care per resident per day, which is intended to support residents through both medical and daily living needs. Savannah Heights reports low rates of preventable falls and major injuries, highlighting a proactive approach to resident safety in rehabilitation services.
Long-term care at Savannah Heights is designed for residents who require ongoing assistance with both medical and personal care needs. In this area, the community has received a below average rating. Nursing staff play a pivotal role in residents’ care, attending to needs such as medication administration, mobility, nutrition, and personal hygiene. About 84.8% of long-term residents maintain the ability to care for themselves in key daily activities, such as moving, eating, and using the bathroom independently. The facility provides annual influenza vaccinations, aiming to protect the health of its residents, with 68.3% of residents receiving the vaccine each year.
Nurse staffing levels are consistent throughout the week, with daily coverage equivalent to 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident. However, Savannah Heights has been rated poorly concerning consistent weekend-to-weekday staffing, which can affect the continuity of care provided during weekends. The facility has also been subject to regular health, fire, and safety inspections, which are conducted to ensure that everyday living and care standards are met for all residents.
In the latest inspection cycles, a few deficiencies were noted, ranging from care and treatment according to resident orders and preferences, to maintaining proper safety and providing information about Medicare and Medicaid coverage. All of these issues were rated as having a low potential for harm and affected only a few residents. Issues such as accident prevention, respect for residents’ rights to participate or refuse in care decisions, and proper posting of nurse staffing information were cited and later corrected. Financial penalties in recent years have been minimal, reflecting the facility's ongoing efforts to address identified concerns.
Savannah Heights serves individuals with a variety of care needs, including those with requirements for short-term rehabilitation as well as those dependent on long-term skilled nursing. While it is not specifically part of an Alzheimer's care or specialized memory care program, it offers a range of services aimed at promoting resident safety, maintaining independence, and supporting both medical and personal care. The integration of Medicare and Medicaid allows Savannah Heights to accept residents from diverse backgrounds, supporting families through what can often be a challenging selection process for ongoing care.