Golden LivingCenter - Downs

Pros

• The staff are wonderful, very caring and attentive.
• They answer questions promptly and address concerns right away.
• The therapy team helped the resident regain strength and go home.
• Nurses, CNAs, and CMAs provide excellent care for residents.
• The dietary staff ensures meals meet residents' needs.
• Anita and Ami assisted with emergency admission and paperwork efficiently.
• The team works together to accomplish great things.
• The facility is caring, welcoming, and consistently clean.
• Residents are treated with dignity and respect, like family, with visitors greeted warmly.
• The facility feels homelike and is highly regarded by families.

Review

The care team at this facility consistently stands out for its warmth, attentiveness, and genuine concern for both residents and their families. Across several reviews, the staff are described as wonderful and caring, with a daily commitment to going the extra mile. Families express deep gratitude for the consistent, compassionate care their loved ones receive, noting that the team's hard work shines through in every interaction and in the quality of life their loved ones maintain or regain while staying there.

One of the most striking themes is how responsive and reliable the staff are when questions arise. Reviewers repeatedly mention that questions are answered right away, and that the team is approachable and willing to help with the complexities of elder care. This ease of communication provides meaningful reassurance to families who are navigating medical decisions, daily routines, and care plans, especially during transitions from hospital to rehab and back home.

A particularly powerful perspective comes from a staff member who also relies on the facility for a loved one. As a Travel Nurse who recently had their mom admitted for rehab after an early discharge from the hospital, this reviewer highlights the comprehensive and coordinated effort that made a real difference. The therapy team is praised for restoring strength and enabling the patient to return home, while nurses, CNAs, and dietary staff are commended for addressing every need with professionalism and care. The emergency admission assistance provided by Anita and Ami, and the teamwork across departments, demonstrate a culture where everyone works together toward a common goal of healing and well-being.

Beyond clinical care, the nursing staff are described as welcoming and consistently capable. Families feel that their loved ones are treated with dignity and respect, and they appreciate the caring demeanor that makes visits comfortable. The facility's staff are recognized for creating an environment where family members feel listened to and included in the care process, with regular communication about any questions or concerns.

Cleanliness and a homelike atmosphere are highlighted as essential components of the quality of care. The facility is described as consistently tidy and well-kept, reinforcing a sense of safety and comfort for residents. This clean, home-like setting contributes to a positive daily experience, where residents can feel secure, respected, and at ease among staff who treat them like family.

Several reviews emphasize the team's dedication and the sense of community within the facility. Phrases like "a great place with caring employees that go above and beyond for the residents" and "our residents become our family" reflect a deeply ingrained culture of compassion. The cheerful environment and the habit of greeting visitors with a smile further illustrate how the staff prioritize warmth and connection, making the facility feel welcoming to family and friends alike.

The personal pride of staff members is evident in one acknowledgment that the team's cohesion even extends to staff education and development. A review notes that the facility is an exemplary place for professional growth, with a positive note about completing a CNA class there, underscoring opportunities for staff to learn, thrive, and contribute to a caring, supportive environment. This sense of purpose and belonging helps explain the consistently high level of care observed in the reviews.

Finally, the testimonials consistently convey a strong sense of trust and relief for families who live hours away. One family member emphasizes that, despite distance, they never worry about their mom receiving the care she needs because of the dependable, compassionate team. In a world where quality elder care can be uncertain, these accounts paint a picture of a facility that functions as a cohesive, people-centered community - where dignity, respect, and genuine human connection are not just promises but daily realities.

Restaurants

• The Spot Bar & Restaur (0.3 miles)
• Jaybird's Chicken (5.6 miles)
• Lakeshore Tailgaters Bar & Grill (5.7 miles)
• Corner Bar & Grill (5.7 miles)
• Circle Inn (8.8 miles)
• Pizza Hut (8.8 miles)
• Subway (9.1 miles)

Pharmacies

• Corner Drug & Gift (0.4 miles)
• Mainstreet Drug (9.2 miles)
• Main Street Health Mart Pharmacy (9.2 miles)
• Gray Drug and Fountain (23.2 miles)
• S & S Drug (23.2 miles)
• Midwest Family Health (23.6 miles)

Physicians

• Downs Clinic (0.4 miles)
• Cawker City Clinic Medical Center (5.8 miles)
• Sharpe Memorial Clinic (9.5 miles)
• Smith County Family Practice (22.9 miles)
• Beloit Medical Center (22.9 miles)

Places of Worship

• United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
• First Christian Church (0.5 miles)
• Lighthouse Community Church (0.5 miles)
• Zion Lutheran Church (0.6 miles)
• St Mary Parish Downs (0.7 miles)
• Rose Valley United Methodist Church (4.3 miles)
• United Methodist Church (5.9 miles)

Parks

• Cawker City Park (5.9 miles)
• Chautauqua Park (23.2 miles)
• Beloit City Park (23.2 miles)
• Beloit Parks & Recreation (23.2 miles)

Transportation

• Osborne Airport (8.5 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (23.1 miles)
• Beaver Creek Taxidermy (23.2 miles)
• Kyle Railroad Co. (23.2 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (23.4 miles)

Hospitals

• Osborne County Memorial Hospital (9.5 miles)
• Smith County Memorial Hospital (22.9 miles)
• Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (22.9 miles)
• Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (23.2 miles)
• Smith County Memorial Hospital (23.3 miles)

Cafes

• Bull City Cafe (21.7 miles)
• Kettle (23.2 miles)
• Second Cup Cafe & Pastries (23.2 miles)
• Wildlife Espresso (23.3 miles)

Theaters

• Solomon Valley Cinema (22.8 miles)
• Center Theatre (23.2 miles)