Beverly Health & Rehab

Pros

• The facility was very clean, which contributed to a positive experience.
• The food provided was very good, exceeding expectations.
• The staff was described as very nice and warm, creating a welcoming environment.
• The employees seemed happy to be at work, which positively impacted the overall atmosphere.
• After training the staff on specific needs, they became more attentive and responsive to the husband's care requirements.

Cons

• One of the nursing assistants put his back brace on upside down.
• Another nursing assistant put his back brace on backwards.
• There was a noticeable difference in the level of care between the hospital and the skilled nursing facility.
• The facility could improve by having more staff available.

Review

The transition from a hospital setting to a skilled nursing facility can be a challenging experience for patients and their loved ones, especially in the case of significant medical issues such as a fractured back. In this account, a husband who suffered a severe injury found himself moving from the excellent medical care provided by the hospital to the more varied environment of Beverly Skilled Nursing Facility. While initial experiences highlighted some discrepancies in patient care, particularly regarding assistance with medical equipment, there were also several positive aspects that contributed to an overall sense of satisfaction during his 20-day stay.

Upon admission to Beverly, it was immediately clear that there was a stark contrast between the high level of care provided at the hospital and the services offered at the skilled nursing facility. One glaring issue encountered by this patient was related to his back brace. Unfortunately, some nursing assistants were inexperienced or inattentive enough to place his brace upside down or even backward on separate occasions. This oversight could have had serious implications for his recovery process. However, after spending nearly three weeks at Beverly, they managed to train staff adequately on how to properly fit such essential equipment.

Despite these initial hiccups with care procedures, cleanliness emerged as one of the standout features of Beverly. The family expressed their appreciation for how clean and well-kept the facility was throughout their stay. A hygienic environment is crucial in any healthcare setting as it contributes significantly to patient safety and comfort. This aspect alone often alleviated some concerns about quality of care and reinforced their belief that they had made a reasonable choice for rehabilitation.

While there were elements requiring improvement—particularly staffing levels—the family's sentiments about the food served at Beverly were overwhelmingly positive. Quality dining experiences are often underestimated in healthcare settings; however, good nutrition plays an important role in recovery after an injury like a broken back. The family noted that meals were not only nutritious but also pleasingly prepared and appetizing—an important aspect contributing to both physical health and emotional well-being during recovery time.

One undeniable highlight during this patient's rehabilitation journey was the warmth displayed by the staff members at Beverly. There seemed to be genuine camaraderie among team members; they appeared enthusiastic and committed while providing care instead of merely going through motions out of obligation. For families relying on skilled nursing facilities for recuperation support, seeing happy staff provides reassurance that their loved ones are being treated with respect and empathy.

In conclusion, while there were areas where improvement could be made—including better training related specifically to medical equipment application and possibly increasing staffing ratios—the overall experience for this family proved satisfactory. They recognized how critical their input during these 20 days helped refine procedures further while also enjoying aspects like cleanliness, food quality, and compassionate interactions with dedicated staff members striving for excellence despite challenges faced within skilled nursing environments. Their experience serves as both an evaluation of shortcomings yet ultimately highlights key strengths within Beverly’s commitment toward patient-centered care—a balancing act common among many facilities today when transitioning patients from acute treatment into rehabilitative settings.

Restaurants

• 19 Restaurant And Lounge (1 miles)
• Farmer Boys (1 miles)
• The Village Hookah Lounge (1 miles)
• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.1 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
• In-N-Out Burger (1.1 miles)
• Habana (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
• Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
• Rite Aid (2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
• Walgreens (3.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

• Harvest Community Church of Irvine (1.1 miles)
• Corpus Christi Catholic Church (4.1 miles)
• Saddleback Church (5 miles)
• Islamic Center of Irvine (5.5 miles)

Physicians

• Saddleback Medical Group (1.2 miles)
• South County Orthopedic Specialists (1.2 miles)
• Kaiser Permanente Orthopedics (3.8 miles)
• Mission Pain & Spine (4.6 miles)
• Advanced Eye Medical Group (5.4 miles)
• Leon Joseph Baginski (5.4 miles)
• Coastal Kids (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

• South Coast Medical Center For New Medecine (1.8 miles)
• Palm Terrace (2.4 miles)
• Kaiser Permanente Hospital (3.8 miles)
• Head & Neck Associates Of Oc (5.4 miles)
• CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital (5.5 miles)

Transportation

• Amtrak and Metrolink Irvine Station (2.2 miles)

Theaters

• Regal Irvine Spectrum Screenx, 4Dx, Imax, RPX & Vip (2.3 miles)
• Regal Edwards Aliso Viejo & IMAX (3.4 miles)
• Regal Foothill Towne Center (4.6 miles)

Cafes

• The Alley (2.3 miles)
• Kona Loa Coffe (2.5 miles)
• Starbucks (2.5 miles)
• Yifang Fruit Tea (5.2 miles)
• Starbucks (6 miles)
• Orobae (6.6 miles)

Parks

• Sheep Hills Park (2.5 miles)
• Giardino Altura (2.6 miles)
• Orange County Great Park (3.5 miles)
• Cadence Park (3.9 miles)
• Vintage Park (4.1 miles)
• The Pools Park (4.2 miles)
• Valley Oak Park (4.2 miles)