Overall Review of Summit City Nursing & Rehabilitation
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Respiratory care is a strength
Respiratory care for ventilator or lung conditions is repeatedly highlighted by residents and families.
Multiple reviewers describe strong respiratory support, including care for ventilator-dependent residents and advanced lung or respiratory conditions. Several families specifically credit respiratory therapists with knowledgeable, compassionate care and measurable progress. One review also references success with vent weaning and swallowing progress alongside therapy. Residents and families also mention providers rounding and treating respiratory needs as part of the overall plan.
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Cleanliness and order come up often
Many residents and families describe the facility as clean and well kept.
A large share of reviewers mention a clean, spotless, or well-organized facility, sometimes describing the way the building smells. Families also report daily room cleaning and that the unit stayed clean over time. At the same time, a smaller set of negative reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns, including reports of filth and noticeable odors. Those mixed experiences show cleanliness can be a deciding factor depending on the stay.
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Staff kindness drives satisfaction
Staff are frequently described as kind, responsive, and attentive to residents and families.
Across many reviews, residents and families say staff members are professional, kind, and easy to communicate with. Several note that caregivers help with daily needs, provide information, and support discharge transitions or ongoing therapy goals. A number of reviewers also describe managers and departments working together, including nursing, CNAs, therapy, and social services. Even among negative feedback, the contrast is often framed around how a care team did or did not meet expectations for attention and follow-through.
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Staffing and oversight concerns appear
Some reviewers question staffing coverage or consistency of care.
A few reviews describe limited staffing or coverage, including one account where no staff member was visible despite waiting. Another reviewer also mentions staffing being somewhat low while still praising parts of the team. These comments suggest that day-to-day availability may vary depending on timing and unit needs.
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Nearby conveniences are close by
Several everyday stops are within a short drive or walk.
Reviewers mention ease of getting to common destinations, and the area includes nearby restaurants, pharmacies, parks, and medical offices. That can make it simpler for families to handle errands while visiting or supporting appointments.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
93 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Fort Wayne International (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Latch String Bar & Grill (0.2 miles)
Arby's (1 miles)
Portillo's Hot Dogs (1 miles)
Skyline Chili (1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.1 miles)
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (1.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Genoa Healthcare (0.7 miles)
North Anthony Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Physicians
Afdent (1 miles)
Dr Denise Smith's Office (1.2 miles)
Parkview Hospital Randallia (1.5 miles)
Gopesh Singh, MD (1.5 miles)
Grettel Tesado, MD (1.5 miles)
Parkview Physicians Group - Colon & Rectal Surgery (1.6 miles)
Parkview Physicians Group - Cardiology (1.6 miles)
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