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Conflicted. Saint Mary Home presents the kind of data puzzle that makes you squint, boasting a 4-star staffing engine that’s being dragged down by some heavy-duty inspection baggage. On the bright side, you’ve got a LOW_TURNOVER rate of just 19%, which in this industry is basically a miracle; it means the people actually doing the work aren’t sprinting for the exits, so your mom isn't seeing a different stranger every time she needs a glass of water. That continuity is backed by solid RN hours and quality scores that suggest the clinical side of the house is humming along with real efficiency. However, everything hits a wall when you see the ABUSE_FINDING flag, an official red alert from the feds that someone there was substantiated for neglect or exploitation, which is the kind of record that instantly sours a great resume. You also won't find any federal fines on record, and while we can't tell if that’s because they’ve been perfect for five years or just lucky lately, it’s a rare blank slate for a facility with these inspection hurdles. You need to walk through those doors and ask the administrator exactly what systemic changes were made after that abuse icon was issued to ensure that high-level staffing actually translates into resident safety.
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Services
What they offer.
Levels of care
Amenities
What the data shows
The safety record, by the numbers.
Going right
5-star health inspection
Top federal score on the most recent inspection.
RN hours per resident, daily
Annual nurse turnover
No federal fines
Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.
Worth asking about
Antipsychotic, long-stay
Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.