Overall Review of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chestertown
common
14 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness splits opinions
Many residents and families describe attentive, friendly staff, while others report missed calls and delayed help.
Several reviews thank the staff for being attentive, friendly, and caring, including specific praise for nurses and therapists working well together and communicating about care. A number of families also describe staff as responsive to suggestions and available with information. Other reviews disagree, describing issues like not returning phone calls, long waits for basic needs, and situations where residents call for help and no one comes promptly.
caveat
6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and housekeeping concerns
Some residents and families report recurring cleanliness and housekeeping problems, including odors and housekeeping misses.
A handful of reviews raise concerns about housekeeping and cleanliness, citing issues like crumbs not cleaned, rooms smelling of urine or feces, residents left wet, and other signs that care was not being completed. One review also mentions bed bugs and a kitchen that isn’t very clean. At the same time, other reviews describe cleanliness and improvements as a strength, suggesting results may vary by experience and timing.
differentiator
4 reviews mention this
Therapy supports recovery goals
Reviews frequently highlight therapy progress for residents recovering from serious conditions.
Multiple reviews focus on rehab-style progress, including praise for physical therapy and occupational therapy during recovery from strokes and other major health events. Families also describe meaningful outcomes like improved mobility and walking again after serious concerns. The care described in these accounts goes beyond basic support, with detailed appreciation for therapy teams and their involvement in recovery.
common
3 reviews mention this
Dining is often described positively
Food is mentioned favorably in several reviews, including calls that it’s great or the best.
Some families explicitly praise the food, describing it as great or even the best they’ve experienced. One review also mentions learning that the kitchen takes requests and shares recipes. This matches the community offering restaurant-style dining and meals provided, which aligns with residents and families who talk about dining as part of the day-to-day experience.
caveat
6 reviews mention this
Staffing and care delays reported
Several reviews describe understaffing and delays that affected day-to-day care.
A recurring concern in the lower-star reviews is that staff can’t keep up, leading to missed or late assistance with basic needs and care tasks. Some reviewers describe long waits for help, delayed responses, and situations where residents appear to have gone unattended. Others also raise concerns about resident safety and supervision, including incidents like being found on the floor and reports of residents left without timely attention.
common
2 reviews mention this
Nearby medical options for emergencies
Nearby hospitals and physician offices are close by.
Residents and families benefit from having multiple medical resources relatively nearby, including a hospital and several physician options within about half a mile. This can be helpful for quick access when care needs change, especially for a community providing skilled nursing services.
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92 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Dietary monitoring and tailored meals by nutrition staff.
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