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Oakland Manor in Oakland, IA

Oakland Manor is a nursing home community in Oakland, IA.

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Oakland Manor in Oakland, IA

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom setup featuring blue-themed decorative pillows and a stylish table lamp.

  • Outdoors

    People relaxing on a porch in rocking chairs, enjoying a sunny day.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room setup featuring a comfortable sofa, decorative elements, and warm lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setup featuring shelves, a television, and comfortable seating.

  • Building

    Aerial view of a building surrounded by a well-maintained grassy area and trees.

  • Bedroom

    A bright and serene hospital patient room featuring a bed, a comfortable chair, and natural light streaming in through the window.

  • Dining

    A bright and welcoming dining area with tables, chairs, and decorative plants.

  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a rural community featuring well-maintained buildings and green landscapes.

  • Lighting

    A clean and well-lit hospital hallway, showcasing a welcoming healthcare environment.

  • Garden

    A serene outdoor scene featuring a large tree providing shade over a pavilion nestled in a lush garden.

  • Outdoor

    A serene outdoor patio area with white furniture and a view of the lawn.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped therapy room designed for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

737 North Highway, Oakland, IA 51560

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2.1 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Oakland Manor

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining shows up repeatedly, with some praising the food while others report missed or poorly handled meals.

Residents mention both sides of the dining experience. Some reviews describe the food as very good, while others say meals are not nourishing, breakfasts are delayed or skipped, or dinner items are not handled properly. Several accounts also describe residents going a long stretch without being helped with food or drink.

  • A bright and welcoming dining area with tables, chairs, and decorative plants.
caveat 8 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and communication divide

Communication and responsiveness are inconsistent in resident and family accounts.

Some families describe staff as caring, knowledgeable, and available to answer questions. Other reviews strongly criticize communication, including delayed responses to call lights, lack of updates, and trouble reaching staff by phone. A few accounts also describe situations where families felt concerns were not resolved and that issues were handled without follow-through.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and temperature are recurring

Cleanliness and room conditions come up often, ranging from well maintained to dirty and extremely uncomfortable.

A positive review notes the facility being clean and well maintained. Many others describe dirty rooms and common areas, along with temperature problems such as going without heat or having no air in hot weather. There are also accounts of residents dealing with unsanitary conditions and belongings or personal items not being handled properly.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Care support for daily needs varies

Daily care assistance is described with wide variation across reviews.

Some residents and families report excellent care, including support during hospice, and an organized team for care planning and transitions. Other reviews describe missed or delayed help with tasks like getting residents out of bed, assistance after call lights, and regular hygiene such as showers. Several reviews also report concerns about therapy being delivered as expected and medication/meal routines not being carried through.

common 5 reviews mention this

Facility offers restaurant-style dining

Restaurant-style dining is offered, and residents discuss the dining experience frequently.

The community offers restaurant-style dining, and reviews reflect that dining is a prominent part of day-to-day life. Some residents describe good food, while others report problems like missed meals or meals not being handled well for residents’ needs. Overall, dining is a clear theme when families evaluate the facility.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 61 resident community capacity 61 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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (0.1 miles)
  • St Paul Lutheran Missouri Synod (0.1 miles)
  • United Methodist Church (0.1 miles)
  • Oakland United Methodist Church (0.2 miles)
  • Oakland United Methodist Church (0.7 miles)
  • First Congregational Church (0.8 miles)
  • Oakland Christian Church (1.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tailgators Bar & Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Whiskey Creek Sports Bar & Grill (5.9 miles)
  • The Back Forty (8.8 miles)
  • Casa Mexicana (11.4 miles)
  • Old Main Street Grille (11.4 miles)
  • Grandma's Diner (11.8 miles)
  • Maid-Rite (12.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Oakland Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Carley Drug (11.3 miles)

Parks

  • Chautauqua Park (1.1 miles)
  • Memorial Park (5.2 miles)
  • Botna Bend Park (5.3 miles)
  • Eddington Memorial Park (11.5 miles)
  • Treynor East Park (12.6 miles)
  • Agrisymbol Park Shelby (13.2 miles)
  • Eddington Memorial Park (15.4 miles)

Physicians

  • CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Oakland) (1.5 miles)
  • Family Health Walk In Clinic (11.3 miles)
  • Glenn E Hurst, MD, PC (13.3 miles)
  • Heilesen Bret D Md Myrtue Medical Center Shelby Clinic Shelby (14 miles)
  • Myrtue Medical Center (14.1 miles)
  • Griswold Medical Center (14.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Dreamland Theatre (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Myrtue Medical Center-Avoca Clinic (11.6 miles)
  • Ridge Family Practice PC (13 miles)
  • Avoca Nursing and Rehab (13.2 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul (12.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (14.3 miles)
  • American Airlines (18.4 miles)
  • Harlan Municipal Airport (HNR) (18.5 miles)
  • Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) (18.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (19.8 miles)
  • Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) (20 miles)

Cafes

  • Minden Bowl Cafe (13.2 miles)
  • Minden Cafe (13.2 miles)
  • Bearded Goat Coffee (14 miles)
  • Coe Creek Cafe (16.3 miles)

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