East Park Care Center, located in Brook Park, OH, is a skilled nursing facility providing specialized care services to residents in need of both long-term and short-term support. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, the facility has been a Medicare participant since March 2, 1989. It offers a variety of medical and supportive care services, including pain and depression management, oxygen therapy, physical therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. The center also addresses specific health conditions such as arthritis, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and provides ostomy and dental care. Residents at East Park Care Center can benefit from a variety of health and wellness programs, including mental wellness initiatives and yoga classes. The facility is equipped with a pharmacy and uses electronic medication administration records for accurate and timely medication management.
The facility takes pride in its multilingual capabilities, offering services in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, and Vietnamese, ensuring communication accommodations for a diverse resident population. In terms of personal care, East Park offers laundry and dry cleaning services to its 47 current occupants. It also provides hospice and respite care services, as well as resident and family counseling to support the emotional and psychological needs of residents and their loved ones. The facility collaborates with nearby healthcare institutions, such as Alton Memorial Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital, to ensure comprehensive medical support.
Despite the range of services and amenities available, reviews of East Park Care Center offer mixed feedback. Positive remarks highlight the facility’s cleanliness, variety of activities, timely provision of medications and meals, and a warm atmosphere created by the knowledgeable staff who are praised for being inclusive of family members. These reviews underscore the facility's strengths in providing loving care and fostering contentment among residents. However, some reviews point out concerns regarding instances of neglect and poor management practices. Reports mention systematic understaffing, financial prioritization over resident care, and occasional rude staff interactions as challenges experienced by some residents and their families. These contrasting reviews indicate variations in the quality of care, reflecting challenges that may need addressal within the management practices at East Park Care Center.
Costs at this community start at $7,665 and range up to $7,878. The average price in the community is $7,772, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,037. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
