Dunlap Specialty Care

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Dunlap Specialty Care

1403 Harrison Road, Dunlap, IA 51529

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

5 from 2 reviews
Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The facility is immaculate and well-maintained.
  • pro The staff are friendly, helpful, and provide excellent customer service.
  • pro The assisted living center is clean, quiet, and has a pleasant environment.
  • pro Family members can join their senior family member for meals with advanced notice.
  • pro The facility offers a variety of activities for residents to enjoy.
  • pro The nursing home is also clean and well-maintained.
  • pro Residents have spacious and tidy apartments.
  • pro The presence of birds outside the windows adds to the enjoyment of living in the facility.

Cons

  • pro The staff at Dunlap Specialty Care are not helpful and do not provide good customer service.
  • pro The assisted living center is dirty and has a bad smell.
  • pro The nursing home is not clean and the residents are not well taken care of.
  • pro The staff at the facility are unfriendly and rude.
  • pro The activities offered at the facility are boring and uninteresting.
  • pro The apartment provided for residents is small and dirty.
  • pro Many residents are unhappy with their experience at the facility and regret moving in.

Review

Dunlap Specialty Care, located in an undisclosed location, is receiving rave reviews for its excellent facility and impeccable staff. A visitor's sister was highly impressed with the immaculate conditions and friendly demeanor of the staff members during her visit to their brother at the facility. Even though the reviewer lives in Nevada, she had the opportunity to speak to Demsy, a helpful individual working at Dunlap Specialty Care. Demsy went above and beyond in answering any questions and providing assistance, leaving both sisters extremely grateful for his help. The customer service, quality care provided to patients, and overall pride in their facility are all top-notch.

Upon visiting Dunlap Specialty Care's assisted living center for the first time, another reviewer was astounded by the cleanliness that greeted them. The air had a crisp freshness about it, setting the stage for a pleasant experience. Everything was meticulously organized, contributing to a tranquil atmosphere that emphasized peace and quietness. The staff members were noted for their extreme friendliness and exemplary manners towards residents and visitors alike. As for dining arrangements, a spacious area was available where family members could enjoy meals alongside their senior loved ones with prior notice.

The amenities offered at Dunlap Specialty Care are designed to enhance the residents' quality of life. A recreational closet with computer access allows individuals to engage in digital activities; meanwhile, an array of onsite activities including games, gardening, and even an accessible chapel keep everyone entertained. Those who require more intensive care can take solace in knowing that the adjacent nursing home maintains equally high standards of cleanliness as its assisted living counterpart.

One delighted reviewer shared that her grandmother recently moved into Dunlap Specialty Care and couldn't be happier with her new home. From her apartment window adorned with a birdhouse to her enjoyment of watching birds flutter around outside, there seems to be no shortage of delights for residents here. The apartment itself boasts spaciousness and utmost cleanliness — qualities that are highly valued by the grandmother. With such positive experiences from her loved one, the reviewer expressed that she herself wouldn't mind residing in this facility when she reaches her twilight years.

In conclusion, based on these glowing reviews, Dunlap Specialty Care is an exceptional facility that truly shines in all aspects. The remarkable cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere are highly noticeable from the moment one steps foot inside. The friendly staff members go above and beyond to ensure both residents and visitors feel comfortable and carefree. The ample dining area allows for enjoyable meals with family members, while an impressive array of activities caters to varied interests. Whether in need of assisted living or nursing home services, patients can expect nothing less than outstanding care at Dunlap Specialty Care.

Features

Housing

  • 57 resident community capacity 57 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Dunlap Specialty Care is an assisted living community located in Dunlap, IA. We offer a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure that our residents feel comfortable and well taken care of.

Our community features a beauty salon where residents can pamper themselves and a fully furnished gaming room for entertainment. We also have a computer center with Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access for those who want to stay connected. Our dining room offers restaurant-style dining, serving delicious meals prepared by our staff according to special dietary restrictions if needed.

For our residents' convenience, we provide housekeeping services and move-in coordination. Transportation is available for non-medical purposes as well as transportation arrangements for doctor appointments. Our community also boasts a wellness center and fitness room to help residents maintain an active lifestyle.

In terms of care services, we have a 24-hour call system and supervision to ensure the safety of our residents at all times. Our trained staff provides assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is also offered to ensure that medications are taken correctly.

We prioritize mental wellness and offer a dedicated program for it. Additionally, we provide diabetes diets and cater to special dietary restrictions if necessary. Planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities are available for recreation purposes.

Nearby amenities include pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals for easy accessibility.

At Dunlap Specialty Care, we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where our residents can thrive while receiving the support they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Lifeline Assembly of God (0.1 miles)
  • Methodist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Congregational Church (0.7 miles)
  • First Congregational Church of Dunlap (0.7 miles)
  • St Patrick's Catholic Rectory (0.7 miles)
  • St Patrick's Parish Center (0.7 miles)
  • Bethlehem Lutheran Church (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dairy Sweet (0.6 miles)
  • Lampe's Pub (0.7 miles)
  • The Buffalo Club (0.8 miles)
  • Gold Slipper (0.9 miles)
  • Good Fellows (9.7 miles)
  • Corn Palace (9.7 miles)
  • Dairy Sweet (9.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Alegent Health Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (9.7 miles)
  • Alegent Health Clinic Woodbine (9.7 miles)
  • Crawford County Clinic (16.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Burgess Family Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • Crawford County Memorial Hospital (16.3 miles)
  • Ellsworth Municipal Hospital (16.3 miles)
  • Denison Chiropractic (16.7 miles)
  • Eventide Lutheran Home (17.1 miles)
  • Crawford County Memorial Hospital (17.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Dunlap Family Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Prairie Nutraceuticals (9.7 miles)
  • Pexton Pharmacy of Earling (10 miles)
  • Pexton Health Mart Pharmacy of Earling (10 miles)
  • Thrifty White Pharmacy (16.8 miles)
  • Topko Drug (16.8 miles)
  • Eby Drug Store (17.5 miles)

Parks

  • Schaben Park (5.2 miles)
  • Woodbine City Park (9.9 miles)
  • Nishna Bend Recreation Area (10.5 miles)
  • Willow Lake Recreation Area (11.5 miles)
  • City Park (14.8 miles)
  • Washington Park (16.9 miles)
  • Yellow Smoke Park (16.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Ellie Toads Java (8.8 miles)
  • Bunkhouse Cafe (9.7 miles)
  • Bunkhouse Cafe (17.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Pacific Railroad (9.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (15.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Crawford County Cinema IV (15.5 miles)
  • Donna Reed Theatre (16.7 miles)

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