Lynncrest Manor of Aledo

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Pros

• The staff are friendly, caring, and go above and beyond to help residents and their families.
• The facility is described as very family-oriented and a great place for loved ones.
• The staff are consistently praised as amazing, attentive, and welcoming.
• The administrator is noted as open and personal with residents’ families.
• The facility is described as clean and well-maintained.
• Positive mentions include engaging activities and a welcoming atmosphere, such as fun events.
• Elizabeth is highlighted for exceptional attention to detail and helpfulness.
• There is praise for superior care and advocacy from the nursing team.

Cons

• The facility declined drastically after the ownership change.
• A grandmother was struck by a staff member twice, and the second strike led to her death.
• The staff did not promptly check a resident’s infected foot, risking amputation.
• A CNA insulted a resident with dementia by saying, "let's not act like a two year old."
• A resident was left on a bedpan for 30 minutes, and call lights were ignored for long periods.
• The facility was filthy, smelled of urine, and the food was horrible, with staff outnumbered.
• The memory care unit looked poverty-level with disgusting rooms, old beds, and missing belongings.
• The facility showed persistent negligence, with few caring staff, frequent shortages, and safety/cleanliness issues, including bugs.
• A CNA forcefully checked a resident’s body for sores, prompting state involvement.

Review

Lynncrest Manor of Aledo is best suited for families seeking a warm, community-oriented senior living option where the interpersonal touch from staff and administrators feels tangible. The strongest signals in the reviews point to a facility with a family-friendly culture, where staff are described as genuinely caring, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile for residents and their families. When the atmosphere works, residents appear engaged, and families notice real advocacy and responsiveness from leadership. This is not a sterile, distant operation but a place that tries to cultivate connection, celebrate residents, and accommodate frequent family involvement. For those who prioritize companionship, friendliness, and a sense of belonging over a glossy, impersonal campus, Lynncrest can feel like a good fit, as long as expectations are aligned with the realities of the day-to-day operation.

Nonetheless, a clear caveat emerges: this community may not be the right choice for families that cannot tolerate serious concerns regarding safety, cleanliness, and reliable level-of-care. A sizable cluster of reviews, including several one-star experiences, highlights severe gaps in basic care, supervision, and dignity, especially in the memory care unit. For families whose loved ones require consistent, high-stakes supervision, or who cannot endure reports of long wait times, poor sanitation, or unprofessional behavior from staff, alternatives with more robust staffing, tighter oversight, and documented safety records should be pursued. In short, Lynncrest can be a solid fit for those who can actively monitor care, but those needing predictable, regimented protocols may want to explore other options.

The most compelling pros to weigh are the visible commitment of many caregivers and the sense of a close-knit community. Several reviewers praise staff who are friendly, compassionate, and willing to assist beyond the ordinary, along with administrators who keep their doors open and engage with families. The narrative of “great staff,” “family-oriented” culture, and proactive advocacy for residents’ needs is repeatedly echoed by many families and residents alike. On days when staffing aligns and leadership is accessible, the environment can be uplifting, with residents enjoying activities, a welcoming atmosphere, and a perception that staff truly cares. Those positives provide meaningful counterbalance to the facility’s challenges and can translate into real improvements in daily life for some residents.

Yet the main cons carry substantial weight. Across multiple reviews, the facility is cited for neglectful patterns and inconsistent care: long delays in call-bell response, inadequate assistance with showers and personal care, and questions around privacy and dignity in daily routines. Several accounts describe put-off maintenance issues, unclean rooms, odors, and outdated furnishings, particularly in the memory care area. Instances of staff shortages, overwork, and miscommunication surface repeatedly, sometimes with alarming specifics that border on safety concerns. Disturbing anecdotes about staff attitudes, inappropriate behavior toward residents, and even state involvement add to a disturbing undercurrent about the consistency and quality of care. Taken together, these concerns signal a real risk of preventable discomfort or harm if not rigorously addressed.

Balancing the positives with the negatives requires a disciplined, risk-aware assessment. The favorable experiences show Lynncrest can deliver warmth, attentiveness, and meaningful resident engagement when staffing levels are adequate and leadership is proactive. However, the gravity and frequency of the most severe reports cannot be dismissed; they erode trust in the facility’s ability to consistently safeguard dignity, privacy, and basic physical needs. For families evaluating this community, the prudent path is to insist on concrete, up-to-date assurances: observe multiple shifts, request a tour of the memory care unit, review state inspection histories, and speak directly with frontline staff about daily routines, response times, and how care plans are enforced. Demand transparency about staffing ratios, training programs, and any corrective action plans, with a clear timeline for measurable improvements.

Ultimately, Lynncrest Manor should be treated as a facility requiring diligent due diligence and clear governance. For families who value a responsive, personable staff and a genuinely welcoming setting, it may still be a viable option, provided serious concerns are addressed and ongoing oversight is guaranteed. However, for those whose loved ones demand consistently high standards of safety, cleanliness, and professional care, particularly in memory care, the prudent course is to compare Lynncrest against other local options with proven track records in those domains. Approach the decision with a plan: schedule comprehensive visits, verify care protocols, and interview multiple staff members and administrators; set explicit expectations, and establish a concrete exit or transfer strategy if care falls short. In short, Lynncrest Manor can be a meaningful home for some, but for others, the safer, steadier choice lies elsewhere.

Parks

• Aledo Central Park (0.3 miles)
• Monument Park (0.9 miles)
• Seaton Park (6.7 miles)
• Monmouth Park (19.3 miles)
• Pagel Flaming Prairie Park (19.5 miles)
• Langwood Education Center (21.2 miles)
• Musser Park (21.9 miles)

Places of Worship

• College Avenue Presbyterian Church (0.5 miles)
• Trinity Presbyterian Church Of Aledo - Pca (0.6 miles)
• Messiah Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
• First Baptist Women's Ministry (1.2 miles)
• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1.4 miles)
• Perryton Church (5.1 miles)
• Southern Baptist Convention (6.4 miles)

Cafes

• Arianas Cafe (0.6 miles)
• Luebbe’s Restaurant (8.7 miles)
• The Missile's Mighty Bean Brewery (22 miles)
• Black Pearl Cafe (22 miles)

Restaurants

• Tastee Freez (0.7 miles)
• Vitale's Pizza and Restaurant (0.7 miles)
• Hong Kong Restaurant (0.7 miles)
• Mi Casa Mexican Cuisine (0.8 miles)
• Cheers Bar & Grill (0.8 miles)
• McDonald's (1.2 miles)
• Los Charros (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

• McKnight Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
• Genesis FirstMed Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
• Stuts Drug Store (0.7 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
• Walgreens (19.7 miles)
• Walgreens (19.7 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (19.7 miles)

Physicians

• Cardiovascular Medicine, PC (0.8 miles)
• Mercer Health Center Sc (0.9 miles)
• Genesis Specialty Clinic (0.9 miles)
• Quad Cities Kidney Center (1 miles)
• Osf Holy Family Clinics - Mukund Godbole MD (19.3 miles)
• Debra Katchen MD (20.4 miles)
• Quad City Prosthetic Orthotic Centre (21.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Mercer County Hospital (1 miles)
• Genesis Medical Center (1 miles)
• OSF Holy Family Medical Center (19.2 miles)

Transportation

• Monmouth Municipal Airport (C66) (19.3 miles)