Stafford Healthcare

    560 Lebo Blvd, Bremerton, WA, 98310
    2.0 · 17 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Neglectful, disorganized care; resident worsened

    I had a terrible experience. Staff were uncaring, disorganized and often neglectful - daily soiled clothing, infrequent showers, urine exposure, bed pad not changed after dysentery, exposed infected wound with pus, vitals not tracked, and anti-tremor meds stopped without notice. Communication and leadership were poor and dishonest; I was pressured to sign forms, transfers and hospital care happened without POA consent, and the CNA program is inconsistent and pay-after-graduation. A few individuals (Brandi K., some nurses and the receptionist) were kind, but overall my loved one worsened under their care. I would not recommend this facility for residents or CNA employment - 1 star.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.00 · 17 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.8
    • Staff

      1.9
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Clean, well-kept facility
    • Welcoming environment
    • Friendly staff members
    • Attentive care with prompt response to call lights
    • Helpful nursing staff
    • Experienced leadership (administrator with ~25 years)
    • Knowledgeable Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
    • Pleasant reception/front-desk staff
    • Safe and orderly atmosphere reported by some
    • Family-centered approach described by some families
    • Compassionate caregivers in certain cases
    • Positive long-term relationships (residents treated like family)
    • Rehab services described as very good
    • Specific staff member praised (Brandi K.)

    Cons

    • Free CNA program criticized for pay-after-graduation requirement
    • Inconsistent policies and enforcement among CNA students
    • Allegations of lack of integrity and accountability from leadership
    • Perceived staff disorganization and poor follow-through
    • Claims of dishonesty from management/leadership
    • Reports advising against placing loved ones in facility
    • Reports advising against employment as a CNA at facility
    • Allegations of staff plotting or intentionally harmful behavior
    • Placement of residents near contagious COVID-19 cases
    • Exposure to bio-hazards and inadequate infection control
    • Residents/POA allegedly signing forms under duress
    • Transfers to hospital or deaths reported without family consent
    • Allegations of financial motive to avoid facility expenses
    • Negligent care and inadequate monitoring (vitals not tracked)
    • Poor wound care (exposed wounds, inadequate dressings, pus/odor)
    • Medication changes without notification (e.g., stopping anti-tremor med)
    • Poor communication with families and POAs
    • Uncomfortable beds and inadequate or ill-fitting mattresses
    • Unchanged or soiled bed pads and linens after incontinence episodes
    • Poor hygiene practices (infrequent showers, daily soiled clothing)
    • Unsafe conditions and ignored safety concerns
    • Manager inaction and ineffective safety meetings
    • Underqualified or insufficiently trained staff
    • Failure to recognize medical emergencies (e.g., stroke signs)
    • Rude or short staff interactions; lack of information about CNA training

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is highly polarized, with a notable split between strong praise for certain aspects of the facility and serious allegations of neglect, poor management, and unsafe practices. Positive comments consistently highlight a clean and well-maintained building, a welcoming atmosphere, and several staff members who are described as friendly, attentive, and compassionate. Specific leadership roles are noted positively in places — an administrator with long tenure and a knowledgeable DNS are mentioned — and particular employees (for example, Brandi K.) and the rehab program receive direct praise. Several families describe long-term, family-like relationships with caregivers and report feeling that the facility is safe and orderly.

    Contrasting sharply with the positive statements are numerous and serious complaints about care quality, staff competence, communication, and safety. The most frequent and severe concerns include inadequate wound care (dressings that do not cover wounds, exposed pus and odor), failure to track or make vital signs available, uncommunicated medication changes (e.g., stopping anti-tremor medication), and chronic hygiene lapses (residents left in soiled clothing, infrequent showers, unchanged bed pads after incontinence). Several reviewers describe incidents of urine exposure for long periods (e.g., 12 hours), bed sores, and overall deterioration in residents' conditions while under the facility’s care. There are also multiple reports claiming that families or POAs were not consulted about transfers or care decisions, and at least one account alleges a death and hospital transfer occurred without consent.

    Safety and infection control are recurring themes in the negative reviews. Some reviewers report being placed near contagious COVID-19 cases, exposure to bio-hazards, and ineffective infection control measures. These reports are sometimes coupled with allegations that management is defensive, dishonest, or driven by financial incentives to limit facility expense rather than prioritize resident welfare. Reviewers voice a lack of trust in leadership, citing inconsistent policies (particularly related to the CNA training program), staff disorganization, and ineffective follow-through on issues raised in safety meetings.

    Staffing and training concerns appear in several reviews: staff are described as underqualified, lacking compassion, or failing to recognize critical medical signs (such as stroke symptoms). While some reviewers praised helpful nursing staff and prompt responses to call lights, others recount neglectful behavior, rude interactions, and a lack of useful communication about training programs or resident care. This inconsistency suggests variable staff performance across shifts or units — some caregivers are highly regarded, while others are accused of incompetence or neglect.

    Facility comfort and equipment issues are also mentioned. A number of reviewers experienced discomfort with beds and mattresses (beds described as too hard, provided egg crate or air mattresses that were ineffective or ill-fitting), contributing to poor sleep and dissatisfaction. Conversely, the physical plant is often described as clean and well-kept, indicating that environmental housekeeping may be adequate even when clinical care is inconsistent.

    Taken together, the reviews present a mixed but concerning picture. The facility receives clear praise for cleanliness, some compassionate staff, and effective rehab services, but there are multiple serious allegations of neglect, poor clinical care, unsafe practices, inconsistent policies, and poor communication with families. The dominant pattern is variability: some residents and families report positive, family-centered care, while others report severe lapses that caused harm or put residents at risk. Prospective residents and families should weigh both sets of accounts carefully, consider visiting in person, ask for specifics about staffing, infection control policies, wound care procedures, medication management, and family communication protocols, and follow up with current families when possible. If placing a loved one, insist on clear care plans, documentation access, and point-of-contact escalation procedures; if considering employment or CNA training with the facility, request written policies about the training program, pay terms, supervision, and opportunities for skill development and oversight.

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    About Stafford Healthcare

    Stafford Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility that helps people who need care after a hospital stay, illness, or surgery, and they've got all kinds of nursing services like 12-16 hour daily nursing care, a 24-hour call system, and round-the-clock personal care assistance from professional caregivers, so people always have someone to help with bathing, dressing, getting around, and managing medicine, and they also work with folks who need help with daily activities or who can't move on their own. There's physical, occupational, and speech therapy for short-term rehab as well as long-term care, and the staff tries to help everyone be as independent as possible while feeling safe and treated with dignity. Stafford Healthcare accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, which gives families options to work with.

    Residents have private suites with their own bathrooms, furnished rooms, air conditioning, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, and Wi-Fi, and the staff tries to make it feel like home by offering housekeeping, meal services, and move-in coordination. They offer several kinds of meals-restaurant-style dining, all-day dining, chef-cooked menu options for special diets like diabetes and allergies, and even meals with professional chef oversight. There's always something to do-group activities, parties, arts and crafts, movie nights, library, a beauty salon, and programs for fitness or music, plus walking paths and gardens for fresh air. People can use activity rooms, spa and wellness spaces, a game room, and outdoor common areas, and if residents want to join in, there are resident-run activities and chaplain services too. For those who need to get around, there's transportation and parking, and the staff helps with coordination.

    Staff is present and ready at all times, and pharmacy services are available, along with plans that are personalized to what each person needs, whether it's help with daily living or more complex care. They focus on keeping people active with structured social, educational, and entertaining programs, so people can feel part of a community that supports them. There's respite care for short stays, and the facility tries to make life as comfortable and secure as possible for everyone. Stafford Healthcare serves seniors in Port Orchard and Sumner, Washington, and tries to offer a calm, supportive, and friendly environment.

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