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3.9 from 97 reviews
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Overall Review of Hillcrest Village
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Rehab therapy is a bright spot
Therapy and rehab care is described as strong and effective.
Many reviews mention physical and occupational therapy as a key reason families felt their loved ones were improving, especially after surgery or for recovery and mobility goals. Several residents or families also describe therapists as knowledgeable, patient, and focused on working through limitations. A few negative reviews criticize daily care more than therapy, but the therapy praise is still a repeated theme across the positive experiences.
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Staff responsiveness varies widely
Call-light response and staffing consistency draw serious complaints.
A recurring concern in critical reviews is delayed or insufficient help, including call lights not being answered promptly and residents waiting extended periods for assistance. Some reviewers also describe issues with medication timing, getting help with bathroom needs, and not being sent to the hospital when they felt it was necessary. While other reviews are strongly positive about nurses and CNAs being kind and communicative, the mixed pattern leaves a clear caveat about consistency day to day.
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Cleanliness and hygiene concerns come up
Residents and families report worrying cleanliness and hygiene problems.
Several critical reviews describe the facility as unclean or unpleasant smelling, including concerns around shared or dirty surfaces and unsanitary conditions. Other negative comments cite issues like bed bugs and mice, visible mold, and unsanitary bathroom or room conditions. On the other hand, multiple positive reviews specifically call out a clean facility and attentive housekeeping, which highlights how uneven experiences can be.
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Food quality is mixed
Dining reviews range from well prepared to bland or inadequate.
Some reviews praise meals as well prepared, with a diverse menu, and describe satisfaction with what was served during rehab. Other reviews criticize food quality and seasoning and describe experiences where drinks were limited. The community also appears set up for dietary needs, and dining is mentioned in both positive and negative stories.
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Care coordination and communication
Families describe both strong communication and troubling gaps.
Positive reviews frequently mention caring, respectful interactions and regular communication with families, including updates and help coordinating next steps after discharge. A few reviewers also reference social work support in planning services at home. Critical reviews, however, describe problems with following throughâsuch as delayed responses, missed transportation plans, and concerns about documentationâso communication quality seems inconsistent.
How we summarize
We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
149 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Louisville International-Standiford (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
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
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Hospice care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Arts and crafts
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Wii bowling
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
First Urology (0.1 miles)
Women Care (0.2 miles)
Southern Indiana Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
Louisville Hearing Aid Center (1.7 miles)
The Eye Care Institute (2.1 miles)
Cooley Rachel Dr University Of Louisville Physicians Eye Specialists Louisville (2.1 miles)
Zimmer Melia & Associates (2.4 miles)
Hospitals
Clark Memorial Hospital (0.1 miles)
Clark Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles)
KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital (2.2 miles)
Norton Children's Hospital (2.3 miles)
Norton Pavilion Hospital (2.4 miles)
3 East Olop (4.8 miles)
Baptist Health Floyd (4.8 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Parks
Falls of the Ohio State Park (0.9 miles)
Waterfront Park (1.5 miles)
Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere (1.8 miles)
Central Park (3.6 miles)
Cherokee Park (3.9 miles)
Shawnee Park (4.1 miles)
Sam Peden Community Park (4.8 miles)
Restaurants
Harry's Taphouse & Kitchen (0.9 miles)
Big Four Bridge (1.5 miles)
Bluegrass Brewing Company (1.8 miles)
White Castle (1.8 miles)
Mussel & Burger Bar (1.8 miles)
Kentucky Peerless Distilling (1.8 miles)
Falls City Brewing (1.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.9 miles)
Quills Coffee (3 miles)
Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
North Lime Coffee and Donuts (3.4 miles)
Fante's Coffee (3.5 miles)
Heine Brothers' - Longest Ave in the Highlands (3.6 miles)
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