Blue Heron Health And Rehabilitation

Blue Heron Health And Rehabilitation earned an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning the facility is about average when it comes to the number and severity of issues state inspectors have flagged during their visits. It's not a red flag, but it's worth asking the facility directly about any recent citations and what steps they've taken to address them. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which is a good sign - it means nurses are spending more time with residents than you'd typically see, and better staffing levels generally translate to more attentive, responsive care on a day-to-day basis. Where Blue Heron really stands out is in its quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. This score looks at 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents - things like fall rates, infections, pain management, and how well residents are maintaining their physical function. A top score here suggests that whatever is happening inside that building is producing genuinely good results for the people living there. Taken together, the ratings paint a picture of a facility that delivers strong, above-average care overall, with room to dig a little deeper on the inspection history but with real strengths in staffing and resident health outcomes.