Mountain View Healthcare is a memory care community in Mountain View, MO.
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1211 North Ash Street, Po Box 879, Mountain View, MO 65548
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind and caring.
Across many accounts, residents and families talk about employees being genuinely caring and supportive. Several reviews also describe staff taking time to talk with family members and working hard to meet patients’ needs. A few experiences fall short on responsiveness, but the overall tone for day-to-day care from frontline staff is positive.
Residents mention activities as a regular part of life here.
One family specifically notes their loved one is happy because there are plenty of activities to do. Another reviewer highlights an activities program with multiple events throughout the day, along with things like reading, games, and church services on Sundays.
Cleanliness is uneven, with some residents noticing strong odors.
Some reviews say the facility is clean and well kept, with visits that did not come with the usual “nursing home” smell. Others report unpleasant odors in rooms or down the halls, including urine smells. Taken together, the accounts suggest cleanliness can vary by area or time.
Several reviews describe gaps in attention and communication.
Some families say they wish staff would check on residents more often. Others mention communication between staff and across shifts as lacking, especially when families had questions about care. A reviewer also mentions being understaffed at times, reinforcing why responsiveness may not always feel consistent.
A few accounts raise serious concerns about administration rules.
One review describes limits on leaving the property and a strict smoking policy, framed as violating residents’ rights. Another describes difficult interactions involving hospice requests and bed-related equipment needs, with the family reporting that administration responded poorly. These are minority experiences, but they are strongly negative in the details provided.
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105 resident community capacity
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement
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
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesMountain View Healthcare is located at 1211 North Ash Street, Po Box 879, Mountain View, MO 65548 in Texas County, Missouri
Mountain View Healthcare's comprehensive features are designed to create a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Assistance with dressing ensures that individuals maintain their dignity and comfort, while medication management helps prevent the potential confusion around dosages or schedules, ensuring adherence to treatment plans. Meal preparation and service cater to nutritional needs while considering dietary restrictions, fostering both health and enjoyment in dining experiences. Activities of daily living assistance empowers residents by promoting independence where possible, while assistance with bathing and transfers addresses personal hygiene and mobility challenges that can become difficult for those affected by cognitive decline. The 24-hour supervision offers peace of mind for families, ensuring that skilled caregivers are always available to respond promptly to any needs or emergencies, thereby enhancing safety and security within the facility.
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