4036 Highway 8 East, Cleveland, MS 38732
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Overall Review of Cleveland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pros
The staff are nice and friendly.- Residents seem happy to be there, and say the staff really take care of them.
- The facility is kept clean.
- The staff address needs promptly.
Cons
The facility is not a good place at all; it was dirty, smelled bad, and a resident was found on the floor.- The staff are described as not knowing what they’re doing and the facility should be closed down.
- There were safety incidents, including a fall and a suicide, due to a lack of proper supervision.
- It is so unfit that a family moved their relative out and would not recommend the place.
- A van driver is described as disrespectful and unprofessional.
- The place is called the worst and the most disgusting, with strong warnings to avoid it.
- Overall, it is advised to remove loved ones from the facility immediately and not to bring anyone there.
Review
This community is best suited for budget-conscious families who can commit to aggressive advocacy and frequent oversight. If a loved one requires steady, high-touch medical monitoring and consistent staffing, this facility is not the right fit. The strongest case for Cleveland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center rests with families who are prepared to be deeply involved, to verify daily routines, and to intervene quickly when care gaps appear. For residents with complex medical needs or a history of safety concerns, alternatives with stronger staffing guarantees and more robust quality controls should be the default consideration.
On the upside, there are occasional signals of attentive staff and workable basic cleanliness in pockets of the operation. Some residents and family members report friendly interactions and a facility that is kept reasonably tidy in places, with staff who respond when tasks are requested. Those pockets matter for short stretches and can translate into moments of decent care. However, these positives are intermittent and do not systematically address the broader reliability questions that families must weigh when long-term care is at stake.
The most troubling notes cluster around safety and consistency. Multiple reviews describe odor, neglectful lapses, and a sense that basic care tasks, medication administration, turning residents to prevent sores, timely assistance, do not occur reliably without constant prompting from family members. The recurring themes include alarming observations about falls or near-misses not being adequately monitored, and in at least one instance a resident was not observed during a critical moment. The building’s age and upkeep are cited as contributing factors to an environment that can feel unwelcoming and mismanaged. These threads collectively undermine confidence that a vulnerable loved one will receive dependable supervision.
Pros can be argued to offset some concerns only in the narrowest sense. For families that can stay involved in day-to-day operations, checking med passes, prompting turn schedules, and ensuring timely hygiene and meals, the facility might still deliver periods of acceptable care. Yet the degree of vigilance required to coax even adequate basic care across all shifts is a heavy burden. In practical terms, the positive signals do not meaningfully counterbalance the frequency and severity of reported safety and cleanliness issues. The risk calculus favors looking elsewhere unless a compelling constraint, distance, cost, or lack of alternatives, makes a move impractical.
Those evaluating options should prioritize facilities with transparent staffing data, clear escalation protocols, and consistently favorable safety and cleanliness records. Request current state inspection reports, ask for shift-by-shift staffing rosters, and inquire about med administration procedures and turning schedules. Schedule unannounced visits with questions ready about how emergencies are handled at night, how often a resident experiences unassisted bathroom or mobility tasks, and how quickly aides respond to call bells. If a tour reveals recurring smells, maintenance neglect, or staff turnover that translates into uneven care, the prudent move is to broaden the search and compare several nearby options.
In the end, the prudent conclusion is clear: Cleveland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center should be approached with extreme caution. It may slip into a workable plan only for those who can provide relentless oversight and who have fallback options ready if standards slip. For families seeking reliable, safe, and consistently clean long-term care, alternatives with stronger reputations, higher staffing stability, and demonstrable quality metrics are a smarter, less risky path. A decision anchored in thorough touring, direct questions about safety protocols, and a willingness to switch providers if necessary will protect the well-being and dignity of a loved one far more effectively than sticking with a facility that invites ongoing concern.
120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
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