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3.8 from 99 reviews
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Overall Review of Brownwood Manor Inc
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Staff care is a mixed picture
Residents and families frequently describe both attentive care and serious gaps.
A number of reviews say the nurses and CNAs are caring and helpful, and that residents get good daily support. Several others report the opposite experience, describing rudeness, lack of compassion, and problems getting basic help. Some reviewers also call out that only a small part of the staff felt genuinely caring, even when overall care did not meet expectations.
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Physical therapy helps mobility
Physical therapy is praised for helping residents regain mobility.
Multiple reviews credit the physical therapy team with professional work and improvements in walking. One reviewer specifically recommends the physical therapists, while another says the facility helped them start walking again before they lost mobility. A separate review also calls out a strong physical therapy program as a reason they would recommend the facility.
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Food quality varies by review
Dining reviews range from cold meals to tastier, healthier options.
Some families describe meals arriving cold and not matching what their loved one needed, including requests for drinks with delayed or empty cups. Other reviewers say meals were below average or that improvements are needed, and one notes concern about low-cost food sources. In contrast, several reviews describe the food as tasty and healthy, suggesting the experience is not consistent across stays.
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Communication and response are concerns
Several reviews mention poor responsiveness and difficulty reaching the right people.
Families describe trouble getting updates, including repeated calls with no answer and a full mailbox that prevented messages. Others report delayed or missing responses in day-to-day moments, like call lights not being answered or staff not bringing requested help. A few reviews also criticize administrative follow-through, including complaints about how issues were handled after moving or after a death.
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Features
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Transportation
Fort Smith Regional (8 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Van Buren, Arkansas, offers a variety of dining options ranging from fast-food chains like Long John Silver's and Taco Bell to local favorites like Larry B's Rhythm Room. There are also several pharmacies conveniently located within a few miles for easy access to medications. The area is serviced by several reputable physicians and medical facilities such as Cooper Clinic and Sparks Medical Center. For entertainment, residents can enjoy movies at the Malco Theater or outdoor activities at Harper Stadium. Places of worship are also nearby for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a mix of conveniences and amenities that could be appealing for seniors looking for a vibrant community with easy access to essential services.
Restaurants
Long John Silver's (0.7 miles)
Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Braum's (1.8 miles)
Larry B's Rhythm Room (2 miles)
Fried Rice (4.3 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (5.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Harps Food Stores (0.9 miles)
Super-Sav Drug Stores (1.3 miles)
Hudson Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Midland Drug (4.5 miles)
Coleman Pharmacy Of Alma (5.9 miles)
Coleman Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
Physicians
Cooper Clinic (1 miles)
Travis J Goodnight (1.6 miles)
Cornerstone Medical Group (1.6 miles)
Summit Surgery Clinic (1.6 miles)
Spirit Medical (1.7 miles)
Sophia Meyer Family Medicine (2 miles)
Sparks Family Clinic (2.1 miles)
Theaters
Malco Theater (1.2 miles)
Hospitals
Sparks Medical Center (1.5 miles)
Sparks Medical Center-Van Buren (1.5 miles)
Baptist Health Foot And Ankle Clinicfort Smith Fort Smith (6.7 miles)
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Skilled Nursing Facility
Fort Smith Regional (8 miles away)
Wide amenities and 24/7 care, plus restaurant-style dining.
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