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Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY

Spring Creek Health Care is a nursing home community in Murray, KY.

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Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY

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  • Interior

    Cozy bedroom with a single bed, armchair, and warm lighting.
  • Outdoors

    Elderly residents enjoying a sunny day outdoors at a care facility.
  • Landscaping

    A wooden gazebo surrounded by greenery in a garden setting.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy lounge area designed for relaxation and socialization in a senior living community.
  • Outdoor

    Residents enjoy a cozy gathering by the fire pit, fostering community and connection.
  • Wheelchair

    Caregivers assisting elderly individuals during a community event in a sunny outdoor setting.
  • Daylight

    Residents enjoying a sunny day outside their care facility.

1401 South 16Th Street, Murray, KY 42071

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Spring Creek Health Care

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is widely noted

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, compassionate care from the staff.

Across the reviews, many families say staff members are kind, supportive, and responsive to residents’ needs. Several also mention therapists, nurses, and social workers as particularly helpful during stays and transitions. There are also complaints about care quality and rudeness in a smaller set of reviews, but the overall volume of positive staff experiences is substantial.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness comes up on both sides

Cleanliness is a recurring concern, with multiple reviewers citing odors or neglect-related messes.

A portion of reviewers praise the facility as clean and well-maintained, including reports of clean rooms and an overall clean environment. On the other hand, several reviews describe strong urine or feces odors and incidents involving soiled undergarments or failure to keep patients cleaned. A couple of the most serious negative reviews also tie these cleanliness issues to infections and worsening conditions.

common 9 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support varies

Therapy is frequently mentioned, including praise for rehab progress and walking support.

Many reviews highlight rehabilitation and therapy as a key part of the experience, with residents and families describing therapy teams that helped with strength, walking, and recovery goals. Some reviewers also compare physical care outcomes to other facilities when they felt changes were needed. While most therapy mentions are positive, there are also negative accounts where families say physical care needs were not adequately met.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and social time matter

Recreational activities are mentioned often, alongside concerns about limited social interaction.

Several reviews call out activities and recreation as a positive part of day-to-day life, including examples like bingo and other group activities. A few reviewers also mention family engagement ideas such as sending letters and Valentine’s-themed messages. At the same time, at least one reviewer says there was very little social interaction and describes the facility layout as not helping residents spend time outside.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing coverage feels inconsistent

Reviewers describe staffing coverage as inconsistent, including reports of understaffing.

Some reviews note changes intended to improve staffing, including comments that more people were hired and that additional staffing was needed. Other reviewers raise concerns about being understaffed, including specific complaints about aides’ coverage on weekends or about staffing limitations during a stay. The experience appears mixed across reviews rather than consistently one way.

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Features

Housing

  • 226 resident community capacity 226 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Arnett Dental Care (0.6 miles)
  • Primary Care Medical Center (0.7 miles)
  • Angels Community Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Murray Medical Art's Building (1.5 miles)
  • Murray Woman's Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Murray Ophthalmology Associates (1.5 miles)
  • Progressive Radiation Oncology P (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • ConnectCareRx (0.7 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walter's Family Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Harvest Land Ministries (0.8 miles)
  • The Journey Church (0.8 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.1 miles)
  • Coles Campground United Methodist (1.1 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (1.4 miles)
  • St John's Episcopal Church (1.4 miles)
  • Help Ministry (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Annex (0.9 miles)
  • Mi Pueblo (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Ember's and Char (1.9 miles)
  • Rudy's on the Square (1.9 miles)
  • Steak 'n Shake (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • The Arboretum at Murray State (1.1 miles)
  • City of Murray Park (2.3 miles)
  • Benton City Park (18.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.8 miles)
  • M & M Taxi Cabs (1.9 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Thoroughbrewed Cafe Curris Center (1.9 miles)
  • Future Grounds (1.9 miles)
  • Wild Mountain Bakery & Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)

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