Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove
Nursing Home Facility
30 7th Street, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove is truly a wonderful new alternative for long-term care and rehabilitation in West Jefferson County. The Pleasant Grove Nursing home has been bought by new management and the building has been totally remodeled and renovated.
With 189 beds, Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Jefferson County average about 92 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 71% of its licensed beds. That is below the Jefferson County average of roughly 85%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Jefferson County average about 2.1 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2022 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Jefferson County average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 53%.
The community is located in Jefferson County, AL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
- Beds / units 189
- Occupancy 71%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 53%
- Last health inspection February 2022
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