Overall Review of Oneonta Nursing Home
common
7 reviews mention this
Rehab progress with therapy
Residents describe physical and occupational therapy as a key reason they improved during short-term rehab.
Several residents and families say the rehab experience was successful and that therapy helped them regain strength or mobility. Reports include quickly progressing after an injury, and getting back to walking after a serious leg-related condition. Even among the negative reviews, one writer says physical therapy and occupational therapy were the only positive parts of the stay.
caveat
5 reviews mention this
Food is hit-or-miss
Food quality gets mixed feedback, with some residents praising it and others calling it poor.
Some families describe the meals as genuinely good, noting enjoyment of the food and alternatives when needed. Others describe the dining experience more negatively, including comments about horrible food and an unclean kitchen environment. Taken together, residentsâ experiences with food vary a lot.
common
2 reviews mention this
Activities keep people engaged
Activities support comes up in reviews as a way residents stay occupied.
One family thanks the activities team for keeping a resident busy with things to do. Another reviewer says the activities opportunities increased after new ownership. These mentions point to activity programming as something residents experience day to day, even if not everyone comments on it.
caveat
8 reviews mention this
Wait times and call response
Some residents report long waits for help and slow response when they press for assistance.
Multiple reviews describe staffing and response problems, including calls not being answered promptly and patients waiting for help for extended periods. Some comments mention night-time delays and being left without timely attention after staff promised they would return. There are also references to understaffing as a driver of these issues.
caveat
7 reviews mention this
Medication and care safety concerns
Some reviews raise serious concerns about medication handling, hygiene, and follow-through on care.
A few reviewers describe problems with medication delivery and administration, including getting the wrong medication or taking medication handling seriously enough to report to nursing staff. Others mention hygiene gaps such as not being showered and concerns about a call bell and bedside controls. Additional negative comments include allegations of falls, not cleaning patients, and general neglectâthese themes appear repeatedly in the most critical reviews.
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