In their own words
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The record
CMS Care Compare · Jul 2026| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
Staffing · hours per resident per day
Medication & safety · share of long-stay residents
| Federal fines | $231,865 · 4 penalties |
| Abuse icon | ⚠ Present |
| Conflict flags in latest reconcile | 3 |
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What the pattern says
Palmelle pattern checks · v1Warehouse warning signs — read the findings below before touring.
- Staffed like a place that cares. Nurses spend 2.2× the national RN time with each resident — the opposite of the churn you see in warehouse facilities.
- No sedation pattern. Sleep-medication use is below national norms. Antipsychotic use is elevated, but paired with high staffing this reads clinical, not custodial — ask the medical director about their reduction program.
- CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility. A substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is on the federal record.
- $231,865 in federal fines. 4 penalties in the last 36 months — the citation detail is in the record above.
These checks are computed the same way for every facility. Good patterns and bad ones both print.
Nearby & comparable
Same records, same rulesQuestions families ask
What is the CMS rating for Polaris Extended Care?
Polaris Extended Care has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Has Polaris Extended Care been cited for resident harm?
CMS has placed an abuse icon on Polaris Extended Care, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
What should I ask on a tour?
Ask about staff-to-resident ratios by shift, weekend coverage, and any measure flagged red in the record above — those are the places this facility's numbers leave open questions.