Comprehensive Review: College Park Healthcare Center, College Park, GA

• 1. Facility Overview

• Key Facts:

• 2. Services Offered
  • 2.1 Short-term Rehabilitation
  • 2.2 24-hour Skilled Nursing Care
  • 2.3 Therapy Services
  • 2.4 Specialized Care Programs
  • 2.5 Long-term Care Services
• 3. Amenities and Daily Activities
• 4. Staffing and Care Quality
  • 4.1 Staffing Levels (Minutes per resident per day)
  • 4.2 Quality Ratings (Medicare)
  • 4.3 Key Performance Indicators
• 5. Resident Experiences and Testimonials
  • Positive Experiences:
  • Areas for Improvement:
• 6. Pricing and Financial Information
• 7. Comparison with Local Competitors
• 8. Conclusion and Recommendations for Families

1. Facility overview

Aspire at North Florida is a skilled nursing facility at 6700 NW 10th Pl, Gainesville, FL. It operates 24/7 with 120 beds, serving people who need short-term rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care.

Key facts:

• Capacity: 120 beds
• Ownership: For-profit, corporate
• Certifications: Medicare and Medicaid certified

2. Services offered

Aspire at North Florida provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. It does not offer independent living or assisted living.

2.1 Short-term rehabilitation

• Post-surgery recovery programs
• Illness rehabilitation
• Injury recovery and management

2.2 24-hour skilled nursing care

• Round-the-clock medical supervision
• Medication management
• Wound care and other specialized nursing services

2.3 Therapy services

• Physical therapy helps seniors recover from injuries, improve strength and balance, and maintain flexibility. A therapist will design a treatment plan tailored to your needs, using exercises and manual therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility.
• Occupational therapy helps residents learn or relearn daily living skills like dressing, bathing, and cooking.
• Speech therapy addresses communication and swallowing problems.

2.4 Specialized care programs

• Alzheimer's and dementia care with specialized support for cognitive decline
• Post-acute care for recovery after hospitalization
• Care for medically complex patients managing multiple health conditions

2.5 Long-term care services

• Ongoing support for residents with chronic conditions
• Focus on maintaining quality of life and dignity

3. Amenities and daily activities

Aspire at North Florida provides private and semi-private rooms with common areas for residents to socialize. A resource center is available for residents and families. Specific details about current activity programs are not yet published.

• The facility would benefit from offering structured activities like daily exercise classes, art and craft workshops, music sessions, social events, and health seminars. These can improve satisfaction and quality of life.
• 4. Staffing and care quality
• 4.1 Staffing levels (minutes per resident per day)

Staff Category

1. Aspire at North Florida
2. Industry Benchmark
3. CNAs
4. 167 minutes
5. 180 minutes

LPNs

62 minutes

60 minutes

RNs

21 minutes

40 minutes

Physical therapy

1 minute

Variable

4.2 Quality ratings (Medicare)

Category

Rating

Details

RNs

Overall rating

3/5 stars

Average performance

Quality measures

5/5 stars

Excellent care outcomes

Health inspections

2/5 stars

Below average

Staffing

2/5 stars

Below average

4.3 Key performance indicators

Return to home rate: 45.8% (slightly below state and national averages)

Infection-related hospitalizations: 8.0% (slightly above average)

Fall-related major injuries: 0.0% (better than average)

ER visits during stay: 10.7% (comparable to averages)

The facility's staffing levels fall short in some areas, particularly for RNs. Ask the administration about their plans to recruit more nurses and how they ensure adequate coverage during peak care times.

5. Resident experiences and testimonials

Current residents and families report on their experiences:

Positive experiences:

"Therapy was great; they really do a great job with rehabilitation" – Burnell Thomas, short-term resident

• "I love talking with other residents and the staff here; everyone is very fun" – Frank Thomas, long-term resident
• Areas for improvement:
• Some residents report concerns about staffing levels affecting care delivery
• Inconsistent cleanliness standards

Variable food quality

1. Occasional delays in response to urgent requests
2. To improve, the facility should address these issues directly. Ask about their cleanliness standards, food service quality, and how they respond to urgent needs when you visit.
3. 6. Pricing and financial information
4. Aspire at North Florida does not publicly post its rates. Based on local market data, skilled nursing care in Gainesville typically costs $3,463 to $4,051 per month, depending on the level of care needed.
5. The facility accepts Medicare (for qualifying short-term stays), Medicaid (for eligible long-term residents), private pay, and various insurance plans. Contact the facility directly to discuss your specific situation and get an accurate cost estimate.

The facility has paid $21,998 in penalties over the past three years for compliance violations. Ask the administration what these issues were and what changes they have made to prevent them from happening again.

7. Comparison with local competitors

Facility Name

Overall Rating

• Key Strengths
• Notable Features

Aspire at North Florida

• 3/5 stars
• Strong rehabilitation programs, comprehensive therapy services
• 120-bed capacity, Medicare/Medicaid certified
• The Windsor of Gainesville

3.9/5 stars

1. Superior amenities, strong resident engagement
2. Multiple apartment options, 24/7 staff support
3. HarborChase of Gainesville
4. 3.8/5 stars
5. Beautiful campus, extensive life enrichment

Computer room, beauty parlor

Trustwell Living

3.7/5 stars

• Memory care expertise, personalized care plans
• Activity programs, dedicated staff
• 8. Conclusion and recommendations for families

Aspire at North Florida specializes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Before choosing this facility, consider the following:

• Does the facility match your loved one's care needs? If they need short-term rehabilitation after surgery or illness, this facility is a good fit. For independent or assisted living, look elsewhere.
• Check staffing levels yourself. The facility falls short on RN staffing compared to industry standards. Ask about current staffing ratios and whether they have plans to hire more nurses.
• Visit in person. Observe how staff interact with residents, check cleanliness, and ask about food service. Talk to current residents and families.
• Ask about recent compliance issues. The facility paid penalties in the past three years. Understand what went wrong and what has changed.

Get detailed pricing in writing. Discuss what Medicare and Medicaid will cover, private costs, and whether additional fees apply.

Compare with other facilities. The Windsor and HarborChase have higher ratings if you are prioritizing amenities and activities. If rehabilitation is your focus, Aspire's strong therapy programs may be the better choice.

Here's how Aspire at North Florida compares to other senior living facilities in Gainesville:

Facility Name

Overall Rating

Key Strengths

Notable Features

Aspire at North Florida

3/5

– Strong rehabilitation programs
– Comprehensive therapy services

– 120-bed capacity
– Medicare/Medicaid certified

The Windsor of Gainesville

3.9/5

– Superior amenities
– Strong resident engagement

– Multiple apartment options
– 24/7 staff support

HarborChase of Gainesville

N/A

– Beautiful campus
– Extensive life enrichment

– Computer room
– Beauty parlor

Trustwell Living

N/A

– Memory care expertise
– Personalized care plans

– Activity programs
– Dedicated staff

8. Conclusion and Recommendations for Families

Aspire at North Florida offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, with a focus on short-term rehabilitation and therapy programs. However, potential residents and their families should consider the following:

1. Care Needs Assessment: Evaluate whether the facility’s focus on skilled nursing aligns with your loved one’s care requirements.
2. Quality of Care: While the facility performs well in quality measures, there are areas for improvement in health inspections and staffing. Discuss recent improvements with the administration.
3. Staffing Levels: Inquire about current staffing ratios and plans to address any shortages, particularly for RNs.
4. Resident Experience: Visit the facility, speak with current residents and staff, and observe daily activities to get a firsthand impression.
5. Financial Planning: Discuss detailed pricing and payment options with the facility’s financial advisor, considering both short-term and long-term care needs.
6. Compliance History: Ask about the facility’s plan to address past compliance issues and prevent future occurrences.

Families can evaluate these factors and compare them with other options in Gainesville to decide if Aspire at North Florida is the right fit for their loved one's care.