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University Extended Care/Westw

561 University Drive, Evans, GA 30809

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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(706) 863-7514

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,338

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,322
  • Average State Price: $3,161
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • University Extended Care/Westw Description

    With an overall mission to improve patient health, Piedmont Augusta focuses on the entire spectrum of care, including prevention, emergency or urgent care and rehabilitation or long-term care. We have four facilities that offer round-the-clock care and support to residents, whether rehabilitation is the goal or life care. Learn more about each facility below or contact us to decide which is the right fit for you or a loved one.

    Westwood Extended Care – Located at our Evans Campus, the Westwood Facility provides short-term and long-term care, with a focus in orthopaedic & cardiac rehab, Alzheimer’s care, geriatric rehabilitation and more.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    6.5
    University Extended Care/Westw
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 11 communities in Evans
  • Ranking in State: 848 out of 1038 communities in GA
  • Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There were mixed experiences regarding maintenance, with issues like non-functional toilets and constant running ACs reported.
    • Staff received varied feedback - some were praised for being friendly and going beyond their duties, while others were criticized for internal arguments and neglectful behavior.
    • The quality of food was generally described as average, likened to hospital food, with some reports of dietary needs not being adequately met.
    • Rehabilitation services received positive mentions, with several reviewers noting significant improvements in their or their loved one's mobility and health.
    • Communication issues were highlighted, with some family members expressing difficulty in contacting their loved ones or receiving timely updates.
    • Concerns were raised about the care for residents with specific health conditions, including inadequate meal planning for diabetic patients and issues with personal hygiene management.
    • Some staff members were specifically commended for their dedication and care, though there were also reports of valuable staff leaving.
    • Overall, opinions on the facility ranged from high praise for the care provided to severe criticism for perceived neglect and poor management.


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    Health

    Physical therapy

    Occupational therapy

    Speech-language pathology

    Geriatric rehabilitation

    Neurological disorders

    Orthopedic


    Services

    Nutrition services

    Physician


    Activities

    Planned activities and outings


    Community Amenities

    Beauty shop services

    Gift shop

    Tobacco-free campus

    Internet

    Parking

    Support groups


    Room Amenities

    47 private rooms

    51 semi-private rooms

    A 15-bed short-term rehabilitation unit

    Cable TV

    WI-FI free of charge

    Telephone


    Dining

    Two dining rooms

    Meals served three times a day

    Nutritional assessment

    Therapeutic diets


    Transportation

    Parking



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 15, 1986
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 149
    Total current residents: 110
    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: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $65579


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    Health 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
    2022-08-16 2022-10-12 F Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-08-16 2022-10-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-08-16 2022-10-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-08-16 2022-10-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-08-16 2022-10-12 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-08-16 2022-10-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 F Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 D Egress Deficiencies Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 D Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2018-03-20 2018-05-07 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-21 2022-10-12 J Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-08-21 2022-10-12 K Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-08-21 2022-10-12 K Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-08-21 2022-10-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2022-08-21 2022-10-12 K Administration Deficiencies Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-05-02 2019-06-15 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-03-23 2018-05-07 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2018-03-23 2018-05-07 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2018-03-23 2018-05-07 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-03-23 2018-05-07 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2018-03-23 2018-05-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-03-23 2018-05-07 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-08-21 $65,579
    2022-08-21 $100,890

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Evans which is 0.4 miles away and has a population of 29,011 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $104,820, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 86
      • Low Temperature: 49
      • Average Temperature: 68.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 221 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.38 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 178.0, Moderate Days 6.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.3 miles away
    Kroger
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    2.4 miles away
    Aldi
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Queensborough National Bank
    0.7 miles away
    SRP Federal Credit Union
    0.8 miles away
    Security Federal Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Health Center Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    State Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Evans Animal Hospital
    1.0 miles away
    Doctors Hospital of Augusta
    3.4 miles away
    Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta
    3.6 miles away
    Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    6.8 miles away
    Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center - Uptown Division
    7.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    CVS
    3.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.9 miles away
    Barney's Pharmacy
    6.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Bullard Dental
    2.9 miles away
    Augusta Dental Arts
    3.1 miles away
    James A. Ray DMD
    3.7 miles away
    Augusta Pediatric Dentistry
    4.2 miles away
    Dental Associates of Grovetown
    5.3 miles away

    Parks

    Evans Towne Center Park
    0.9 miles away
    Memorial Gardens
    1.2 miles away
    Blanchard Park
    1.9 miles away
    Lakeside Park
    1.9 miles away
    Kelley Park
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Aiken Mall
    23.9 miles away

    Culture

    Hardin Auditorium
    1.3 miles away
    Columbia County Amphitheater
    1.3 miles away
    Colton Ballet School
    6.3 miles away
    Signal Theater
    7.4 miles away
    Jessye Norman Amphitheatre
    10.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pho Bac Vietnamese
    0.3 miles away
    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
    0.4 miles away
    Red Robin
    0.5 miles away
    Waffle House
    0.5 miles away
    Pizza Joint
    0.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of GA. It is a large-sized community with 149 total beds.

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