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4.1 from 32 reviews
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Overall Review of The Homestead I
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness concerns and freshness
Residents mention both fresh-smelling rooms and noticeable cleanliness issues.
Several visitors describe the rooms as clean, including one account of a room that smelled fresh and another calling the place one of the cleanest theyāve seen. At the same time, multiple reviews bring up odor-related cleanliness problems, including urine smell and a situation where a resident remained in a urine-soaked bed until the next shift. Another review also frames cleanliness as part of the overall impression, describing a clean, bright environment. Overall, cleanliness comes through as a mixed experience in the feedback.
common4 reviews mention this
Food draws mixed reactions
Dining quality shows up frequently, with both praise and complaints.
Some reviews highlight meals as delicious, and another visitor says the food was quite good. Others are less positive and describe the food as garbage. Families also mention using the private dining room for lunch together, which points to shared-meal options during visits. Taken together, residentsā comments suggest dining is a clear point of contrast from one experience to the next.
differentiator7 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents and visitors describe regular social and scheduled activities.
Reviews mention frequent opportunities to get out and participate, including bingo almost every day, piano players, fishing trips, and shopping outings. Other accounts describe social moments during visits, like walking in to smiles, meeting new people, and stopping by to play cards. Family members also describe resident-centered events such as distributing quilts and sharing a birthday visit. This pattern suggests the community emphasizes day-to-day engagement rather than leaving residents with only limited social time.
common16 reviews mention this
Care and staff responsiveness stand out
Staff attention and follow-through come through as a key theme in reviews.
Many reviews praise the staff as caring, friendly, and dedicated, with one specifically thanking a staff member for going above and beyond and keeping family informed about a loved oneās wellness. Visitors also describe getting guidance during a move within the facility and note residents seem well cared for. However, there are also negative experiences, including complaints that family wasnāt contacted about an issue, concerns about caregivers not caring, and a description of a resident staying in a urine-soaked bed until the afternoon shift. Overall, the feedback centers on how responsive and attentive staff are, for better or worse.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
75 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Jack In The Box (0.1 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (0.2 miles)
Fallon Nugget (0.2 miles)
Aniceta's Good Food (0.2 miles)
Top Gun Restaurant (0.2 miles)
Headquarters Bar & Casino (0.2 miles)
Restaurante Don Julio (0.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Longs Drugs (0.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Dahl's Pharmacy of Fallon (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Beverage Market (1.2 miles)
Physicians
Reno Orthopaedic Clinic (0.1 miles)
Banner Health Clinic: Primary Care (0.8 miles)
Byers Cameron Assistant (0.8 miles)
Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute (0.8 miles)
Daniel Matthew Stasik (1.3 miles)
Kristin Laxalt, MD (23.8 miles)
Parks
State Parks Div (0.2 miles)
Laura Mills Park (0.6 miles)
Dog park (0.7 miles)
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (1.3 miles)
Green Valley Park (25 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul (0.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Threshingfloor Ministries International (0.3 miles)
Fallon Christian Fellowship (0.4 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.4 miles)
Greater New Refuge Church Of God In Christ (0.4 miles)
St Patricks Church (0.5 miles)
Immanuel Presbyterian Church (0.6 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.7 miles)
The Homestead I offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to support residents with varying stages of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, ensuring their safety and enhancing their quality of life. Continuous 24-hour supervision creates a secure environment where staff members can promptly address any needs that arise, while assistance with activities of daily living--including bathing, dressing, and transfers--promotes personal dignity and comfort. Thoughtfully prepared meals tailored to individual dietary requirements ensure proper nutrition, while medication management helps maintain health stability by preventing missed doses. Additionally, engaging mental wellness programs and specialized memory care programming are essential in stimulating cognitive function and fostering social interaction among residents, which can slow cognitive decline and enhance emotional well-being. Together, these services create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes both physical and mental health for individuals facing the challenges of memory impairment.
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