Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - Dubuque
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Therapy is a major focus
Residents repeatedly describe therapy teams that help them recover and progress.
Across many reviews, residents and families single out the therapy department—especially physical and occupational therapy—as a key reason for choosing this community for rehab and skilled care. People describe therapists pushing them toward discharge goals and helping with recovery after conditions like strokes, hip replacement, and other hospital stays. Several reviewers also mention learning wound care or medication management as part of the rehab transition.
common21 reviews mention this
Staff care shows up in reviews
Many residents describe staff who are kind, responsive, and attentive to needs.
A common thread in the reviews is staff kindness and responsiveness. Residents and families mention that aides, nurses, therapists, and management helped them feel comfortable, addressed questions, and provided timely help, including getting assistance with daily needs and medication administration. Even reviewers who had strong complaints still highlight specific staff or parts of care as working well, which suggests the experience varies by situation.
common11 reviews mention this
Restaurant-style dining gets praise
Dining is frequently described as better than expected.
Several reviews talk about the quality of meals and the overall dining experience. Residents and families mention good food, a menu-style setup with options, and meals that match dietary restrictions. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and lists multiple diet types (including low/no sodium and special dietary restrictions), aligning with what reviewers describe.
common3 reviews mention this
Transportation helps with appointments
Residents mention help getting to doctors appointments.
Some reviews specifically reference support for getting to medical appointments. One resident mentions no problems getting transportation to doctor visits, and others describe assistance that made it easier to stay engaged in care plans while away from the facility. The community also lists transportation arrangement for non-medical needs and transportation to doctors appointments.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness varies by reviewer
A few reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and basic care consistency.
While many reviewers describe a well-kept facility and clean rooms, a smaller set of reviews raises serious concerns about sanitation and care being missed. One review also mentions residents being left in poor conditions and doctors not being called during a worsening situation. At the same time, other reviewers say rooms were very clean and that staff kept safety procedures in place, so experiences appear uneven.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Costs and billing are disputed
Some families describe billing problems and unexpected charges.
One review describes confusion around what was expected to be paid versus what bills were sent after a short stay, including disagreement over amounts tied to Medicare and allowances. Another negative review echoes dissatisfaction severe enough to discourage others from sending loved ones. Because multiple reviews focus on care satisfaction while this specific concern centers on billing, it stands out as a recurring downside when families feel the financial outcome didn’t match expectations.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
99 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
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
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Dubuque Municipal (7 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
Low / no sodium
Low fat
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Languages Spoken
English
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Mercy Family Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Hartig Drug (0.4 miles)
Hartig Drug #3 (0.5 miles)
Hartig Drug (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Mercy Family Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Hartig Drug (1.3 miles)
Physicians
Mercy Radiologists of Dubuque PC (0.1 miles)
Medical Associates Acute Care (0.1 miles)
Bethann Bonner MD (0.1 miles)
Professional Arts Plaza (0.2 miles)
Acute Care Center - East Campus (0.2 miles)
Dubuque Obstetrics & Gynecology PC (0.6 miles)
Historic Bluffs Family Practice Clinic (0.7 miles)
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99 resident community capacity
Studio apartments
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
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Dubuque Municipal (7 miles away)
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
Religious services
English
Comprehensive on-site care and amenities (24-hour supervision, ADL assistance, diabetes diet, medication management) with restaurant-style dining and engaging activities.
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