Overall Review of Houghton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
common23 reviews mention this
Caring, family-like staff
Residents and families consistently describe genuinely caring staff.
Many reviews praise the staff for kindness, thoughtfulness, and treating residents with dignity. Several reviewers mention professionalism and going out of the way to support residents and families during difficult times. A few reviews also highlight friendly, welcoming interactions and smooth transitions when placing a loved one.
common4 reviews mention this
Clean, professional environment
Multiple reviews note a clean, professional-feeling facility.
Reviewers describe the building as clean and the atmosphere as professional and comforting. Some also reference recent renovations or an updated look when explaining their impressions. Others specifically mention aides and nurses keeping residents well cared for in day-to-day conditions.
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Restaurant-style dining feel
Dining comes up as a clear bright spot in residents' experiences.
Some reviews describe meals and the dining area as feeling more like home than a cafeteria. One reviewer specifically compares the dining room service to a restaurant experience and mentions variety in juices and drinks. The community also offers restaurant-style dining on-site.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Concerns with medication and pain response
Several negative reviews describe medication and pain-care problems.
A small set of reviewers report delays in receiving needed pain medication and describe communication issues around what was administered. One review also raises concerns related to a very high blood sugar level. Another negative review states the facility did not care properly about pain management, despite the resident needing relief.
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Safety and responsiveness accusations
Some reviewers describe serious lapses in attention and follow-through.
Several critical reviews claim residents were not cared for promptly or were left without appropriate support. One reviewer alleges their family member was left alone despite signs of decline. Another describes rude treatment and residents being left to βrot,β and a separate account adds that residents can wait for extended periods for assistance.
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Features
Housing
100 resident community capacity
Types of Care
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
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
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
Hospitals
Southern Tier Community Health Center Network (0.1 miles)
Truck Stop Landing Zone (13 miles)
Cuba Memorial Hospital (16 miles)
Olean General Hospital (16.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Community Prayer Room (0.5 miles)
Wesley Chapel (0.7 miles)
Saint Patricks Church (3.7 miles)
Free Methodist Church (6.5 miles)
Farmersville Baptist Church (9.9 miles)
First Baptist Church (11.3 miles)
Hunt Baptist Church (12.1 miles)
Physicians
Northern Allegany Medical Group (0.6 miles)
Olean Medical Group (15.2 miles)
Cuba Care (15.2 miles)
Cuba Family Medicine (15.4 miles)
Olean Medical Group (15.4 miles)
Dr.Cusamanos (15.5 miles)
Rajan Gulati (15.5 miles)
Restaurants
Addie's Ice Cream (0.6 miles)
Shannon's Riverside Restaurant (3.6 miles)
The Hawg Trough (3.9 miles)
Ace's Country Cupboard (6.4 miles)
Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn (9.8 miles)
Moore's Maple Shack and Pancake House (10.1 miles)
Angelica Sweet Shop (11.2 miles)
Parks
Hanging Bog (9.2 miles)
Angelica Park Circle Historic District (11.3 miles)
Letchworth State Park (13.6 miles)
Oil Spring Indian Reservation (15 miles)
Delevan Village Park (16.5 miles)
Silver Lake State Park (16.7 miles)
Silver Lake State Park-East Side (18.7 miles)
Cafes
Cafe At The Pond (9.7 miles)
The Canteen (11.2 miles)
The Perfect Blend Coffeehouse & Eatery (15.5 miles)
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