501 Pinecrest Drive, Beverly, OH 45715
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Overall Review of Muskingum Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Pros
The staff are caring and friendly.- The medical and nursing care is excellent.
- The physical and occupational therapy teams are dedicated to residents' rehabilitation.
- All residents' special needs are attended to satisfactorily.
Cons
They rang the buzzer three times to get in, with no answer. - The alarm went off as they entered, signaling a chaotic start.
- There wasn’t anyone at the nurse station around 3 pm.
- The room smelled terrible, with diarrhea on the wheelchair and on the patient.
- The patient rang for a nurse, who would not help after several attempts.
- There were no nurses or aides on that side; only one worker was present.
- The facility is understaffed and should have had more aides and nurses.
- The door was locked when they tried to leave, forcing them to buzz for someone to unlock it.
- Hygiene and sanitation were poor: pee on the floor and dirty urinals left out.
- The patient received cold food and lacked basic items like washcloths and towels.
- Personal belongings were in other residents’ rooms, causing bruises from movement.
Review
Muskingum Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Beverly is best suited for families whose priority is medically oriented care and rehabilitation, provided there is confidence that staffing levels and supervisory oversight will meet daily needs. When a resident can benefit from focused nursing attention and therapy services, and a vigilant family or advocate can stay involved to steer care, this community can deliver meaningful improvements. It is not the right choice for those who require consistent, high‑reliability daily supervision, seamless housekeeping, and trouble‑free operations every day.
Alternatives to consider include facilities with demonstrated staffing stability and strong housekeeping processes. Those who fear frequent nurse call delays, dirty conditions, or rooms with belongings misfiled in others’ spaces should look for places that show prompt response times, transparent leadership, and cleaner, better organized environments. If a resident needs high‑touch daily assistance, or if safety and hygiene cannot be guaranteed at a moment's notice, explore other options first.
On the plus side, several residents and families recount tangible strengths in medical and rehabilitation care when staffing is sufficient. Nursing and medical teams are described as caring; physical and occupational therapy can be vigorous and focused on recuperation. In the right shift, the staff’s dedication translates into real progress in rehab goals and attentive monitoring of medical needs. In those moments, the care can feel highly competent and personally attentive, which is the backbone for recovery despite operational rough edges.
Yet the hours between afternoon and evening reveal systemic gaps. A Saturday visit illustrated how quickly responsiveness can deteriorate when staffing is thin: multiple buzz attempts to enter, doors alarmed, and a single staff member in sight with little to no coverage at the nurse station. The room smelled of waste, and critical assistance was delayed even as the resident rang for help. When supervision is inconsistent, the fear is that minor issues escalate into bigger safety and comfort problems, undermining any potential rehab gains.
Other reports describe a pattern of basic daily needs being unmet, cold meals, lack of washcloths and towels, and cleaning practices that leave urine residue mopped but not fully addressed. Personal belongings can be misplaced or stored in other residents’ rooms, generating discomfort and confusion. These operational weaknesses erode trust and increase the risk of safety concerns, especially for residents who depend on consistent hygiene, timely transfers, and a clean, organized environment. Yet not all experiences are uniformly negative; a few residents did describe caring staff and solid rehabilitation when conditions allowed.
Practical guidance for families considering this community is to verify expectations up front and hold leadership accountable. Tour during peak hours to observe response times, request to meet the therapy team, and ask for a clear outline of staffing patterns, supervisor coverage, and daily routines. Inspect rooms for storage, accessibility, and signs of proper hygiene, and confirm a plan for daily housekeeping and laundry. If rehab progress and medical oversight are the priority, this facility can deliver when staffing aligns and supervision is strong; if daily reliability, cleanliness, and consistent responsiveness are nonnegotiable, continue the search.
60 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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