Egret Cove Center

Egret Cove Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, so it helps to look at each one individually. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, since those inspections look at real conditions inside the facility. The staffing rating is 2 stars as well, which tells you that nurses and aides are spending less time with each resident than you'd typically see at other facilities. In practical terms, that can affect how quickly staff respond to a resident's needs on a daily basis. The one relative bright spot is the quality measures rating, which sits at 3 stars, or average. That score is based on 15 clinical indicators like how residents are managing pain, whether they're experiencing falls, or how well conditions like pressure sores are being prevented. An average score there suggests the clinical outcomes aren't as concerning as the inspection and staffing numbers might imply, but it doesn't erase those concerns either. Taken together, the 2-star overall rating reflects a facility that families should approach with careful questions and ideally an in-person visit before making any decisions.