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3.4 from 59 reviews
5 stars
28
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Homestead Post Acute
caveat4 reviews mention this
Call response and communication issues
Residentsâ families describe delays and failures in responding to calls for help.
Several reviewers say communication didnât work the way families needed, including phones at the nursesâ station that rang without follow-up and call devices that werenât answered promptly. One family also reported a call bell/pull cord that didnât work and described having to get help after waiting. Another reviewer described a loved one being found after an extended period with the call bell visible, and still no one responding in time. Overall, reviewersâ concerns center on getting timely attention when help is requested.
More than one reviewer reports that the facility was understaffed, which they connected to care gaps and slower support. One family described the place as understaffed and also referenced needing improvements in how promptly help was provided. Another reviewer similarly cited understaffing and linked it to the level of effort they saw during their loved oneâs stay.
common6 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness comes up often
Many reviews highlight staff members as friendly and attentive.
Even when reviews raise concerns, multiple families also describe staff as caring, friendly, and helpful. Several reviewers singled out nurses and therapy teams for being supportive and for staying engaged with families about what was happening. Others mentioned administrators, business office, or social work staff helping persistently to sort out needs during the stay. Across reviews, the positive staff experience is one of the most consistent themes.
common3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and upkeep are praised
Reviewers frequently describe the facility as clean and well kept.
A number of reviewers say the building looked clean and organized, including comments about cleanliness specifically. One reviewer also noted that the facility controlled odor and didnât feel like a typical nursing home environment. Others described clean rooms and the general appearance of the facility when visiting or during recovery stays.
common2 reviews mention this
Meals and snacks get mixed notes
Dining is a frequent reference, with some residents saying meals look good.
Some reviewers describe the meals as looking good and mention snacks available during the day. Another reviewer praised most aspects of the stay but said the food wasnât the standout compared with other parts of recovery. Taken together, dining shows up as at least a noticeable part of the day, but not everyone ranks it highly.
common4 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy help residents improve
Rehabilitation and therapy are commonly credited with progress.
Multiple reviewers describe therapy teams helping their loved ones regain strength or mobility, including returning home after a rehab stay. Families also mention physical and occupational therapy as a key part of recovery, along with nursing support during the rehab period. In several accounts, reviewers attribute better outcomes to how therapy was carried out and how the staff supported comfort and progress day to day.
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
136 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Transportation
Blue Grass (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Aguascalientes Restaurant (0.2 miles)
The Rackhouse Tavern (1 miles)
Tortilleria Y Taqueria Ramirez (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.1 miles)
First Watch (1.2 miles)
Cook Out (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.4 miles)
Physicians
Nicholas C. Elwert, DO, MS (0.4 miles)
Lexington Clinic: Ear, Nose, and Throat / Audiology (1 miles)
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Heart and Vascular Care (1.1 miles)
Tharun Karthikeyan (1.1 miles)
Urologic Associates Psc (1.1 miles)
Nephrology Associates of Lexington PSC (1.1 miles)
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