Overall Review of The Village At Legacy Pointe Nursing Facility
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Skilled nursing care gets praise
Skilled care and rehab support are repeatedly described as attentive and well coordinated.
Several residents and families describe positive experiences with the skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, including consistent follow-through on care plans and therapy support. A few reviews specifically call out smiling, kind staff across nursing assistants, nurses, and therapists, along with help managing day-to-day needs. The community also publicly offers care services that align with what families mention, including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and meal preparation.
common26 reviews mention this
Staff kindness is a common theme
Staff are described as caring, responsive, and genuinely involved with residents.
Across many reviews, families describe staff members as friendly, compassionate, and attentive to individual needs. Multiple writers mention feeling welcomed during visits and moves, and several describe ongoing check-ins and follow-up when questions come up. In the background details, the community offers a 24-hour call and supervision setup plus daily living assistance and mental wellness support, which matches the kind of support residents say they receive.
common10 reviews mention this
Activities help residents stay engaged
Residents are described as staying engaged through frequent activities and community events.
Many reviews point to a full calendar of scheduled activities and community spaces where residents spend time together. Some families mention resident-run or community-sponsored activities, and a few describe special days and social outings that made residents feel included. The community also lists community-sponsored activities and resident-run activities, aligning with what residents describe.
common8 reviews mention this
Dining quality shows up often
Dining is a frequent point of praise, with residents mentioning tasty meals.
Several reviews highlight positive dining experiences, including delicious meals and dining facilities that feel more than cafeteria-style. A few residents and families also mention how food is prepared with attention to individual preferences or dietary needs. While some reviewers mention dissatisfaction with meals and food temperature, the overall pattern is that dining matters to residents who are happy with it.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Higher costs and management issues
Some reviews raise concerns about pricing increases and how management handles billing and communication.
A handful of reviews complain about cost changes over time, including reports of large monthly increases and frustration with negotiating or fee expectations. Others describe communication and management handling as inconsistent, including not returning calls and billing or statement problems. These negatives show up alongside the many positive reviews about care, so it appears families may experience very different outcomes depending on timing and the situation.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
48 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Des Moines International (11 miles away)
Care Services
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
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care (4.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
National Pharmaceutical Returns (4.4 miles)
Physicians
Ducharme Dermatolgy (0.5 miles)
Waggoner Pediatrics of Central Iowa (Des Moines Pediatrics-West) (0.5 miles)
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48 resident community capacity
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Des Moines International (11 miles away)
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
Caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and an active resident community.
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