Overall Review of Loft Rehab & Nursing Of Normal
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27 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and responsiveness vary
Residents and families frequently describe caring staff, though some reviews report serious lapses.
Many reviews highlight respectful treatment and staff who are described as kind, helpful, and attentive, including nurses, CNAs, therapy staff, and housekeeping. A number of reviewers also mention feeling safe and taken care of, with room cleanliness and professional rehab support showing up alongside those comments. At the same time, several reviews are sharply negative, calling out issues like neglect, rude behavior, and management or departmental dismissiveness toward concerns.
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6 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy quality comes up
Rehabilitation and therapy are a frequent focus, with reports ranging from strong progress to unmet equipment needs.
Positive comments describe therapy and rehab staff as great, professional, and supportive, including reports of meaningful progress after surgery. Some reviewers also mention therapy being effective and staff working to support recovery and daily needs. Negative reviews describe problems like missing equipment and concerns about care adequacy, including claims about how certain situations were handled.
caveat
5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is mixed
Cleanliness is inconsistent across reviews, from rooms described as clean to others citing strong odors and filthy conditions.
Some reviewers explicitly praise cleanliness, including rooms described as always clean. Others mention odor or cleanliness concerns, describing strong smells and calling the facility disgusting. A separate review describes rooms as filthy, while another references not finding a bad smell, underscoring how mixed the day-to-day experience can feel.
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2 reviews mention this
Activities can keep residents engaged
Residents who mention activities describe programming that helps keep people engaged during recovery.
One review describes alternative activities being offered and notes choosing to stay in their room while still having the option to participate. Another highlights the activities team and describes ongoing efforts to keep residents busy and joyful. Across these comments, activities are presented as part of the daily experience rather than a one-time event.
caveat
4 reviews mention this
Food reviews are sharply divided
Dining feedback ranges from low-quality, cold meals to positive kitchen experiences.
Several reviews criticize food quality and temperature, using language like gross, low quality, and cold. Another review characterizes the food as poor compared with expectations. On the other hand, one reviewer mentions a positive kitchen manager interaction, including receiving recipes for fish, showing dining experiences are not uniform.
caveat
7 reviews mention this
Serious care and safety concerns
Some reviews raise serious concerns about safety, adequate care, and how issues are addressed.
Negative reviews include allegations of neglect and abuse, along with claims that residents were not receiving needed assistance. Multiple complaints focus on care gaps and safety needs, such as inadequate equipment and concerns about response when fall risk is involved. Other reviews describe issues with daily care tasks and communication, while contrasting reviews describe a calmer, safer experience—suggesting results may vary significantly between residents and situations.
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