BENTLEY CARE CENTER

Bentley Care Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which means it falls right around average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite picture built from three separate ratings, and in Bentley's case, those pieces tell pretty different stories. The staffing rating is a standout 5 stars, meaning residents here get significantly more nurse time per day than at most facilities - that's a meaningful indicator of hands-on attention and care. The quality measures rating comes in at 4 stars, which is above average and reflects strong results across 15 clinical health outcomes, things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents pressure wounds, or supports residents' physical functioning. Those two ratings together paint a genuinely encouraging picture of day-to-day care. Where Bentley falls short is on health inspections, which earned just 2 stars. This rating reflects findings from state inspectors who visit the facility and document any violations or concerns, and a below-average score here means inspectors cited more problems, or more serious ones, than you'd typically see. That's worth digging into before making a decision. You can ask the facility directly about recent inspection results and what steps they've taken to address any issues. The gap between the strong staffing and quality scores and the weaker inspection score is notable, and understanding that inspection history will help you get a fuller, more honest picture of the facility overall.