Residents and families frequently describe the staff as genuinely caring and supportive.
Many reviews highlight staff as kind, welcoming, and focused on residents, with repeated mentions of helpful communication and personal relationships. A number of caregivers and visitors also single out the director of nursing and specific staff members as especially supportive. At the same time, several reviews take a hard negative view of care quality, describing unresponsiveness and a lack of attention when residents ask for help. Overall, reviews show strong experiences with caring staff alongside serious concerns in day-to-day responsiveness.
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Calls and communication draw complaints
Some reviews say phone access and call-light response can be unreliable.
Several reviews report difficulties reaching the facility or getting follow-through, including not answering the phone or repeated attempts going unanswered. Others describe ignored call buttons and long waits for assistance. A few reviews also describe communication problems with families during the resident’s stay. These complaints appear alongside more positive notes, but the negative accounts are direct and recurring.
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Facility condition is mixed, often negative
Some reviewers describe the building as old, dated, and sometimes unclean.
Multiple negative reviews mention issues like an outdated or rundown building, along with concerns about cleanliness and odors. Several reviews also cite pests or physical maintenance problems such as leaks and broken electrical outlets. A smaller set of reviews describe the place as clean and in good shape, including a visit where it felt clean. Taken together, reviewers do not agree on overall upkeep, with cleanliness and condition repeatedly mentioned among the complaints.
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Food quality gets both praise and blame
Food comes up often, with timing and quality mentioned on both sides.
One review says the food is good but criticizes meal timing, describing late delivery compared with others dining at the same time. Another review suggests residents like the food. On the negative side, multiple reviewers describe the food as horrible, pairing that criticism with broader concerns about cleanliness and care. Because dining feedback is mixed, it seems to be an area where experiences vary.
common2 reviews mention this
Small events and activities show up
A couple of reviews describe enjoyable, small-scale activities for residents.
One review mentions an in-session concert experience connected to hair appointments, framed as something residents enjoyed. Another notes nursing home week being a positive experience so far, suggesting some attention to themed events. These mentions are limited, but they align with the community offering scheduled activities and planned days.
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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76 resident community capacity
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
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Exceptional staff delivering compassionate, personalized care with open family communication.
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