Overall Review of Clement Manor Retirement Community
common18 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and responsiveness
Residents and families repeatedly describe kind, attentive caregivers.
Many reviews say the staff is compassionate and treats residents with dignity, with families highlighting help with daily needs, medications, and overall support. Several also describe communication and follow-through as a strength, including experiences where a parent felt respected during care and routines. A number of reviewers single out specific caregivers and describe care as consistent over time. There are also critical reviews that complain about missed medications, delayed help, and staff being overwhelmed, which creates a sharper contrast in how families experience day-to-day support.
common7 reviews mention this
Activities and enrichment keep busy
On-site activities and enrichment programming are a recurring positive.
Multiple residents and visitors describe a full schedule of activities, from film matinees and craft days to music and travelogue-style events. Reviews also highlight the Center for Enrichment as a place for classes, discussions, and social engagement, with people returning regularly and joining community activities. For families, activities are described as helping residents stay engaged physically and mentally. Even with negative reviews focused on care and staffing, several other accounts continue to describe events and programming as part of daily life.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Restaurant-style dining is offered
Restaurant-style dining is a supported offering residents comment on.
Dining shows up frequently in reviews, with some families praising the meals, food temperature, and variety, and others describing the food experience as poor or not consistently served hot. Several residents mention enjoying specific meals and the dining setting as part of their day. The community also provides restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions and diabetes-related diets, which aligns with how some reviews discuss meal needs. Overall, dining is a mix of strong experiences and serious complaints, so it’s worth considering both sides when evaluating fit.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Care call response and medication issues
Some reviews describe serious problems with response times and medication handling.
A set of negative reviews focuses on delayed help when a call pendant is used and on concerns about medication administration, including missed doses and medication being found in rooms. Others describe care breakdowns such as inadequate bathing, delayed attention during health events, and staff being short-handed. Several reviewers also report hygiene and infection-control concerns, including dirty bathrooms or unclean conditions that they associate with care quality. Even though many reviews are positive about caregiving, these concerns are repeated enough to be a major caveat for families prioritizing reliability and urgent responsiveness.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is praised but questioned
Cleanliness is mentioned frequently, with sharply different experiences.
Some reviewers describe the facility as very clean and well maintained, and a few also praise cleanliness alongside good care and dining. Others report problems such as dirty bathrooms, mold, bugs, and food-safety concerns that they say affected day-to-day comfort and safety. There are also accounts of unclean conditions connected to meal service and hygiene routines. Because cleanliness feedback swings from confident praise to strong complaints, it’s something to verify during a visit and through recent resident references.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
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99 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
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
General Mitchell International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Continuum of care with extensive amenities and a compassionate, attentive staff.
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