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2.6 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Ravenwood Health Care Ctr
caveat7 reviews mention this
Staff response can be slow
Residents and families describe slow or missed responses from staff.
Some reviewers say call lights and requests aren’t answered promptly, including reports of long waits and lights taking hours to respond to. Others describe difficulty reaching the front desk or staff by phone, door access, or administration support. A reviewer also says medication administration and documentation were not handled in a timely way, which contributed to frustration during a stay.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Cleanliness concerns appear often
Multiple reviews mention cleanliness problems in day-to-day care.
Several reviewers describe unsanitary conditions, including reports of residents staying in urine or feces for long periods and dirty rooms or bathrooms. Others mention issues like linens not being changed, a strong unpleasant smell, and visibly dirty conditions such as vomit left long enough for ants. One reviewer also says the facility was clean during a COVID quarantine period, but multiple other accounts still highlight recurring cleanliness failures.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Food quality is a mixed point
Food is mentioned both positively and negatively in reviews.
A few reviewers express dissatisfaction with meals, describing the food as terrible or unappealing. In contrast, other reviewers praise the food and describe it as good. Even with the positive notes, negative comments about meal quality show up more than once.
common3 reviews mention this
Dementia care gets specific praise
Reviews specifically call out dementia-unit care and communication.
Some reviewers describe the dementia unit positively, including timely updates and involvement in care decisions. Another review says the new memory care unit is nice. A separate account also raises a safety concern involving dementia residents and door alarms, which indicates mixed experiences depending on the situation.
common2 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy and activities help
Physical therapy and activities are mentioned as stay highlights.
A reviewer who was at the community for rehab mentions physical therapy and activities as key reasons they felt positive about their stay. Another reviewer also points to the therapy team as a strength and says they would go back if needed. These comments align with the community offering on-site activities and meal service while residents receive care.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Transportation
Waterloo Municipal (7 miles away)
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Avalon Plastic Surgery Center (0.1 miles)
Linda D Hodge, DO (0.1 miles)
Iowa Spine & Brain Institute (0.1 miles)
Woodbury David R MD Covenant Clinic Family Practce (0.1 miles)
MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care (0.2 miles)
Tabetha Gehrke, ARNP (0.2 miles)
Sick Bay (0.2 miles)
Hospitals
Covenant Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Marek Rozek, PA-C (0.2 miles)
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (0.2 miles)
Covenant Health System (0.2 miles)
Cedar Valley Medical Clinic (4.4 miles)
Pharmacies
MercyOne Waterloo Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Target Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Greenwood Compounding Pharmacy (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Parks
Bontrager Park (0.3 miles)
Cedar Valley Soccer Complex (4 miles)
Kids City (4.1 miles)
Hoing-Rice Softball Center (4.2 miles)
Tibbitts Park (4.7 miles)
Restaurants
Red Lobster (0.4 miles)
Chilito's (0.5 miles)
Culver's (0.6 miles)
Olive Garden (0.6 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.6 miles)
Subway (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Cafes
Cabin Coffee Co. (1 miles)
Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Saint Marks United Methodist Church (2.8 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4.9 miles)
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Assisted Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Waterloo Municipal (7 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided
Some staff show care and improvements noted.
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