Westlake Nursing And Rehab Center

Westlake Nursing And Rehab Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three separate ratings that each measure something different. The health inspection rating, also 2 stars, carries the most weight in the overall calculation, and this is where the facility struggles. It reflects the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections, so a below-average score here means inspectors have flagged more problems, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at a comparable facility. That is something families should look into closely before making a decision.

The good news is that the other two ratings tell a more encouraging story. Staffing earned 4 stars, meaning residents tend to receive more nursing time and attention relative to how many people live there, which can make a real difference in day-to-day care quality. Quality Measures also came in at 4 stars, reflecting above-average outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure wounds, and pain management. So while the hands-on care and resident health outcomes appear solid, the inspection history is pulling the overall rating down significantly. Families would be wise to ask the facility directly about recent inspection findings and what steps have been taken to address them.

Staffing at Westlake Nursing And Rehab Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here actually receive more one-on-one RN time than the state average, at 0.73 hours per resident per day versus Florida's average of 0.52 hours. That means a bit more access to higher-level nursing care, which can matter a lot when a loved one has complex medical needs. However, when you look at the total nursing hours across all staff types combined, including aides and licensed practical nurses, the facility comes in at 3.16 hours per resident per day, which is noticeably below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap can show up in everyday moments like how quickly someone gets help getting out of bed, how often residents are assisted with meals, or how attentive the floor feels during a busy shift. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth asking the facility directly about how they staff nights and weekends, which tend to be the harder hours in any nursing home.

Westlake Nursing And Rehab Center has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously as you weigh your options. The facility has one recorded federal penalty on its history, resulting in a fine of $14,521, with the most recent penalty dated May 2023. A single penalty does not automatically make a facility unsafe, but the combination of a below-average inspection rating and a relatively recent fine suggests this is a place where you would want to ask detailed questions, request to see recent inspection reports, and pay close attention during any in-person visits. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Dania Beach on the Dania Beach nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what is your average turnover rate for CNAs and nurses over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a complaint or feels unsafe, what exactly happens next, who gets notified, and how soon would our family hear about it?
4. Can you walk me through what a normal weekday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
5. How do you handle situations where a resident's condition changes quickly, such as a fall, a sudden illness, or a noticeable decline in their mental state?
6. When was your most recent state inspection, what did surveyors find, and what specific changes did you make as a result?

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