Kent Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a 74-bed facility located in Kent, Ohio. It is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community. While it is relatively small in size, Kent Healthcare and Rehabilitation offers services for short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term nursing care.
The facility has been closely monitored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services due to a documented pattern of poor care between August 2022 and July 2023. During this time, Kent Healthcare and Rehabilitation faced various deficiencies in resident care, including issues related to the use of physical restraints, timely reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or theft, accurate resident assessments, and provision of adequate food and fluids.
In addition to these deficiencies, the facility also failed to provide safe and appropriate care for residents requiring respiratory care, dialysis services, and treatment for mental health conditions. It did not ensure proper labeling and storage of medications, accommodate resident allergies and preferences in meal planning, or implement an infection prevention and control program.
Despite the challenges highlighted by recent inspections, Kent Healthcare and Rehabilitation continues to operate as a nursing home serving the needs of older adults in the Kent area. Families and individuals considering this facility for themselves or a loved one may want to carefully review the inspection reports and consider the implications of the deficiencies identified by regulatory authorities. It is always recommended to conduct thorough research and ask questions to ensure that any chosen nursing home can meet the specific needs and preferences of residents.