Kansas Soldiers Home is a nursing home community in Fort Dodge, KS.
Information last verified:
200 Custer, Unit 98, Fort Dodge, KS 67801
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families consistently describe attentive, compassionate staff.
Multiple reviews highlight staff who are professional, compassionate, and supportive. Several families describe caregivers responding quickly to needs and helping with day-to-day comfort and communication. Reviewers also mention teamwork among staff members and feeling reassured by how care is delivered.
Cleanliness is a frequent point in the reviews.
More than one reviewer explicitly calls out the facility as very clean, and another compares it favorably to other care settings. Several comments reinforce the sense that residents are in a well-kept environment. At minimum, cleanliness comes through clearly in the written feedback.
Families mention nursing support that helps during transitions into care.
One family describes a smooth check-in process with nursing staff being thorough and helpful. Another review describes responsive caregiving after a transfer, including hands-on help with mobility needs and reassurance from nurses and other caregivers. Together, the feedback aligns with the community’s skilled nursing focus and day-to-day care services for residents.
Reviews commonly mention an easier entry and admission process.
Several reviewers talk about getting settled quickly, including a smooth transition during intake. One family describes guidance from a social worker through the admission and transfer process with patience. Another notes entry felt quick and easy, suggesting the community’s support during transitions is noticeable to families.
Residents are described as having things to do and places to spend time.
Some reviews describe a steady flow of activities and new things to do for residents. Others describe the community as having a lot to see and do, not just a place to rest. A reviewer also mentions getting outside for a walk, reinforcing that the day is not limited to one routine.
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56 resident community capacity
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
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesKansas Soldiers Home is located at 200 Custer, Unit 98, Fort Dodge, KS 67801 in Hodgeman County, Kansas
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