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The Laurels Of Greentree Ridge
70 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803
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Community Overview
The Laurel's of Green Tree Ridge is a skilled nursing facility that provides both long-term and short-term stays. It is designed to cater to the needs of its residents by offering comprehensive nursing care and physical rehabilitation services.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed within the community, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.
Dining Experience
The dining area operates in a restaurant-style manner, providing residents with daily menus and alternative options to choose from. Meals are served in the dining room for breakfast and lunch, with attention to resident preferences and dietary requirements.
Staffing and Care
The facility is staffed with a range of healthcare professionals including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), hospitality aides, Registered Nurses (RNs), on-call Physician Assistants (PAs), and doctors. A doctor or nurse practitioner is available on-site three days a week.
Transportation Services
Transportation is provided for residents to attend doctor's appointments and other necessary trips, facilitated by the community's own van service.
Safety Measures
Residents' safety is a top priority, with call bells installed in all rooms and bathrooms to ensure help is readily available when needed. However, residents do not wear safety pendants or wristbands as the facility is equipped to address their needs without them.
Memory Care
There is no dedicated memory care area within the community, focusing instead on skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
Handling Complaints
Residents can voice complaints to any staff member they feel comfortable with. All complaints are ultimately directed to the administrator or the Director of Nursing (D.O.N.) for resolution.
Family Communication
Communication with families is primarily conducted through direct visits and phone calls. Families are encouraged to speak with the administrator, D.O.N., or relevant staff members to address any questions or concerns regarding their loved ones.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for The Laurels at Green Tree Ridge show a mix of experiences. Many reviewers praise the facility for its caring and communicative staff, cleanliness, and the quality of care provided to residents. Several family members of residents have noted that their loved ones received excellent support, particularly in physical rehab and hospice care, and appreciated the staff's responsiveness to questions and concerns. The administration's communication and the overall compassionate atmosphere of the facility have been highlighted positively.
However, there are significant concerns raised by some reviewers regarding the quality of food, with complaints about the lack of fresh fruit and the quality of breakfast options. There are also mentions of false advertising on the website regarding food quality. Despite these criticisms, the staff's efforts are frequently commended, with many reviewers acknowledging that the staff members try their best under challenging circumstances.
Several reviews come from employees or former employees who express pride in working at The Laurels, citing a great team environment, cleanliness, and a caring approach to residents and staff. On the other hand, one review from a former employee criticizes the management and operational aspects, suggesting improvements are needed.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning food quality, many reviewers recommend The Laurels for its care quality, staff professionalism, and the facility's cleanliness and safety measures, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 17, 1989
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 98
Total current residents: 78
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $18983
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
---|---|---|---|
Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023-01-12 | 2023-02-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2023-01-12 | 2023-02-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2023-01-12 | 2023-02-13 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2023-01-12 | 2023-02-13 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2023-01-12 | 2023-02-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2021-07-06 | 2021-08-01 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
2021-07-06 | 2021-08-01 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
2019-05-01 | 2019-06-15 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
2019-05-01 | 2019-06-15 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
2019-05-01 | 2019-06-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2019-05-01 | 2019-06-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2021-02-16 | $14,508 |
2022-12-08 | $6,885 |
2022-12-08 | $4,475 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Asheville which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 88,512 (large town).
- The average income is $98,962, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 39
- Average Temperature: 59.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 160 days of rain, 16 days of snow and 188 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The median age is 37.9 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 5.62% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 7.49% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 9% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 83% White.
- The crime rate is 11.34 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.5 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 6.68 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.83 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Katuah Market
1.0 miles awayIngles
1.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.4 miles awayAldi
1.6 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Brook St at Reed St
0.8 miles awayLodge St at Biltmore Ave
0.9 miles awayPedestrian Bridge
1.5 miles awayMacon Ave at Sunset Trail
3.9 miles awayGrove Park Inn at Sammons Building
4.2 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
0.8 miles awayWells Fargo
0.8 miles awaySunTrust
0.9 miles awayFirst Citizen's Bank
1.4 miles awayMariner Finance
1.5 miles awayHospitals
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
0.2 miles awayMission Hospital
1.5 miles awayCharles George VA Medical Center
3.0 miles awayPark Ridge Health
11.8 miles awayPardee Hospital
16.8 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayAsheville Discount Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayRite Aid
3.0 miles awayAsheville Mountain Pharmacy
3.6 miles awayDentists
Red Maple Dental
3.2 miles awayAsheville Smiles Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
3.2 miles awayDr. Thomas Hummert, DDS
16.6 miles awayDr Reese Steen DDS
17.8 miles awayFrench Broad Family Dentistry
18.6 miles awayParks
Murphy-Oakley Park
0.8 miles awayBiltmore Plaza
0.9 miles awayOakley Baptist Church rec area
1.0 miles awayLakewood Park
1.2 miles awayCaledonia Park
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Asheville Mall
1.2 miles awayInnsbruck Mall
2.3 miles awayBlue Ridge Mall
16.2 miles awayCulture
The Magnetic Theatre
2.4 miles awayThe Orange Peel
2.5 miles awayAmerican Folk
2.6 miles awayThe Haen Gallery
2.6 miles awayBlue Spiral
2.6 miles awayRestaurants
Forestry Camp
0.5 miles awayMoe's Original Bar B Que
0.7 miles awayJuicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill
0.7 miles awayFig
0.8 miles awayCorner Kitchen
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