Overall Review of Talbot Center For Rehab & Healthcare
common15 reviews mention this
Staff compassion stands out
Residents and families repeatedly describe respectful, compassionate care from the team.
Many reviewers highlight how staff treat residents with dignity and respect, and they credit specific nurses, CNAs, therapists, dietary team members, and office staff for making visits and recovery feel supportive. Several also mention clear communication during care or transitions, and they describe the facility as clean and well-run. A few more critical reviews do raise serious concerns about how some staff handle care and follow through, but the overall pattern in the feedback is focused on caring day-to-day support.
differentiator7 reviews mention this
Therapy is a recovery highlight
Physical and occupational therapy comes through as a major reason families feel confident in rehab progress.
Multiple reviewers call out therapy teams as the highlight of the stay, describing encouragement, patience, and hands-on help that supports regaining strength and confidence. Several also describe occupational therapy and physical therapy working together to move residents toward being able to go home and manage more independently. The structured services for skilled nursing and the on-site support described in amenities align with what families emphasize: therapy and nursing teams are central to the experience.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents describe daily activities that keep them engaged and make the stay feel less routine.
Reviewers mention activities as a bright spot, including group events and resident-friendly programming that feels fun and engaging. Several specifically reference organized activity leadership and note that activities like bingo and painting help pass the time. The community also offers concierge services, fitness programming, and scheduled daily activities, which matches the way residents talk about having things to do during the day.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Food is a recurring point of disagreement, with some calling it fine while others report issues.
Some reviewers say the food was good or fine and that meals fit their loved one’s needs, while others describe the food as cold or not the greatest. At least one review ties food comments to a broader concern about consistency in daily care and follow-through. The community offers restaurant-style dining, and it also lists special-diet dining support, but the feedback shows that the experience can vary from one person to the next.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Communication and access can be hard
Families report frustration when it’s difficult to reach the right person by phone or get timely updates.
Several reviews praise clear, helpful communication during admissions, scheduling, and discharge planning, with staff described as responsive and supportive. Others report problems contacting the facility, including long waits on hold and difficulty getting through to speak with a nurse or a resident. Together, the feedback suggests communication is strongest when staff are directly engaged for a specific process, but it can break down when families are trying to get quick answers.
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Features
Housing
136 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
Seattle-Tacoma International (5 miles away)
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
Physicians
Northwest Foot And Ankle Center, PS (0.1 miles)
Kent Eye Clinic (1 miles)
Valley Medical Center, Rehab Services Pt Ot Therapy (1.1 miles)
King LASIK (2.1 miles)
Valley Medical Center - Fairwood Clinic (3 miles)
Kosnoski Eye Care (3.6 miles)
Legacy Medical Aesthetics (6 miles)
Pharmacies
Fred Meyer Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
Bartell Drugs (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
A&H Pharmaceutical Service (4.2 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Floret (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.6 miles)
Starbucks (8.1 miles)
Restaurants
Aliberto's Jr Fresh Mexican Food (0.7 miles)
Uwajimaya (2.1 miles)
Azteca Mexican Restaurants (2.4 miles)
IHOP (2.4 miles)
Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar (2.5 miles)
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