Residents and families describe a steady schedule of activities and outings.
Several reviewers say their loved ones stayed engaged with frequent group activities. Others specifically mention outings like fishing and local trips, as well as events such as bingo and farmers markets. A review also notes there is “always something going on,” with multiple activities happening to keep people busy.
common3 reviews mention this
Food gets positive mentions
Dining receives positive comments, including meals and overall food quality.
A few reviewers highlight meals, saying lunch was “very nice” and that the food is good. One review also calls out improvements in the kitchen over time. Dining-related mentions tend to come alongside broader praise for day-to-day care and the facility’s upkeep.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a mixed point
Cleanliness is often praised, but some visits describe rooms that fell short.
Many reviewers describe a clean, well-maintained facility and mention good smells or bright, tidy spaces. A few also mention improvements like repainting or the building looking fresh. However, at least one reviewer says the room didn’t seem as clean as it had been in the past, and that same concern shows up as a negative counterpoint to the otherwise common cleanliness praise.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Concerns about care reliability
Some reviewers raise serious concerns about day-to-day care and communication.
While many families report good care, several reviewers describe situations they consider neglectful or unsafe. Concerns include not being updated, medications being handled without proper communication, and bruising or injuries after being left without needed attention. One review describes a resident going missing during respite care, and another says a resident was found only after a delay, reinforcing the theme of reliability and communication problems for a subset of experiences.
common2 reviews mention this
Location near local medical care
The community is close to area medical and restaurant options.
Nearby listings place medical options within about a few tenths of a mile, which can reduce travel time for appointments. Reviews don’t focus heavily on location, but the nearby mix includes both healthcare and common dining stops for visitors.
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.
Features
Housing
70 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Walker (3 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
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
Special dietary restrictions
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
Tequila's Mexican Restaurant (0.2 miles)
Los Jilbertos (0.3 miles)
Burger King (0.5 miles)
Pizza Hut (0.7 miles)
El M7 Mariscos y Mas (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Subway (1 miles)
Hospitals
Grand Junction Va Medical Center (0.3 miles)
VA Medical Center (0.3 miles)
Omni Hospital Services (0.6 miles)
Community Hospital (1.2 miles)
Community Hospital (1.2 miles)
PARC Rehabilitation Center (1.4 miles)
Stagg Craig H MD - St Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center (1.5 miles)
Parks
Rocket Park (0.6 miles)
Lincoln Park Complex (0.9 miles)
Hawthorne Park (1.5 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Sugar & Ice (1.1 miles)
Graff Dairy (1.2 miles)
Java Junction (1.5 miles)
Copeka Coffee (1.5 miles)
Perdita’s Coffee (1.6 miles)
Physicians
The Optical Center (0.8 miles)
Elizabeth McCarrel MD (1.1 miles)
Grand Valley Occupational Medicine (1.1 miles)
Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, PC (1.1 miles)
Western Medical Associates (1.2 miles)
Bigler Lynne RN (1.2 miles)
Western Medical Associates: Moore Jr T A DO (1.2 miles)
Places of Worship
Mesa Avenue Church of Christ (0.8 miles)
Grand Valley Baptist Association (0.9 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1 miles)
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