Clarence Care Center

Clarence Care Center has served the community for over 30 years and runs as a non-profit with Mark Walker managing since September 2016. The center usually averages about 32 residents a day and has a licensed capacity of 60 certified beds, so it's not too crowded. Nurse staffing stands at 3.90 nurse hours per resident per day, but the nurse turnover rate has been pretty high at around 58.3%, which is something to think about. The center is inspected and regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and it follows federal infection control standards but has received citations. There were 13 deficiencies found in the most recent standard inspection in January 2024, including at least one about infection control, and two more infection-related issues showed up in inspection reports, with another complaint inspection in May 2024 uncovering two additional deficiencies. Clarence Care Center has had issues in the past with responding to violations of residents' rights and failing to report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities, so it's important to read inspection reports carefully. The care center does offer skilled nursing services, respite care, end-of-life care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, plus physical, occupational, and speech therapy for those who need rehabilitation. Qualified caregivers assist with daily activities like bathing, grooming, dressing, and moving about, and health monitoring is ongoing with medication help from licensed nurses. Housekeeping and laundry are included, and there's transportation for medical appointments. Meals come from a community cafe serving three home-cooked dishes each day, and residents can help plan menus and share recipes, which makes it feel more like home. People will find a full calendar of activities, like exercise, music events, crafts, games, social gatherings, movies, and devotional services, which helps keep everyone active and connected. Families and friends are welcome to be involved, and a focus is placed on treating all people kindly, regardless of their background, with policies in place to prevent discrimination. Clarence Care Center tries to help each resident stay as independent as possible and encourages everyone to take part in shaping community life, while staff are dedicated to honoring seniors' experiences and dignity every day, though there have been real challenges along the way, and families may want to review all recent inspection findings when considering this facility.