Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind and respectful.
Many reviewers say the staff treated their loved ones with dignity and compassion, and they describe good communication when they felt supported. Multiple comments also call out friendly nurses and aides, along with clean, well-kept day-to-day conditions that families associated with staff effort. A few reviews also mention short staffing, but even in those cases the care provided is described as coming from staff trying their best.
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Cleanliness is mixed
Cleanliness reviews range from praise to serious concerns.
Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, neat, and well maintained, including comments about a clean environment and a new or updated feel. Others report the opposite, including claims that resident rooms are not cleaned and that shared bathrooms and floors are disgusting. One of the more detailed complaints also centers on whether staff followed through on a problem in a resident room.
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Food quality and timing
Food shows up in reviews for both quality and delays.
One reviewer describes meals as great each and every day, especially during a post-surgical stay. Another notes food service can be uncertain, including a lunch arriving an hour late. While the community offers restaurant-style dining, reviews suggest the experience can vary by day or unit.
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Rehab therapy support
Residents describe hands-on therapy during rehab stays.
A reviewer who stayed after brain surgery specifically mentions OT, PT, and speech therapy staff working with the resident every weekday and supporting slow progress. Another reviewer describes a good experience in the rehab portion of the center. Together, these comments point to rehab-focused care as a meaningful part of the service experience.
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Staffing and communication concerns
Some reviews say communication and staffing fall short.
One theme involves communication breakdowns, including calls and messages not being returned and information not being received as expected. Another recurring issue is staffing levels, with at least one review saying they were short of staff and another stating the facility needs more staff. These concerns appear alongside claims that basic follow-through could be inconsistent for families trying to get answers or updates.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
70 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
Rochester International (22 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
Places of Worship
United Methodist Church (0.2 miles)
Church of St Michael (0.6 miles)
Missionary Ambassadors (0.7 miles)
Cornerstone Baptist Church (2.8 miles)
Stordahl Lutheran Church (5.5 miles)
Wels (6 miles)
Congregational Church (6 miles)
Cafes
Betty Sue’s Better Brew Cafe (0.2 miles)
Bridget's Cafe (6.1 miles)
Otto's Bakery & Coffee Shop (12.2 miles)
Delila's (12.3 miles)
Caribou Coffee (12.3 miles)
Panera Bread (12.4 miles)
St James Coffee (12.5 miles)
Physicians
Olmsted Medical Center (0.2 miles)
Fairview Zumbrota Clinic (5.6 miles)
Huber Eyecare (12.4 miles)
Rochester Family Eye Clinic (13.1 miles)
Mayo Family Clinic Kasson (13.3 miles)
Kasson Clinic (13.3 miles)
Reliable Medical Supply (13.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Weber & Judd Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Main Street Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
Weber & Judd Pharmacy (6.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (11.1 miles)
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (11.5 miles)
Market Place Pharmacy (12.2 miles)
Target Pharmacy (12.3 miles)
Parks
Trailhead Park (0.3 miles)
Covered Bridge Park (6.4 miles)
Riverside Park In Wanamingo (10 miles)
Essex Park (12.4 miles)
Restaurants
China One (5.2 miles)
McDonald's (5.2 miles)
Coffee Mill Cafe (6.2 miles)
Leo's Sports Bar (6.8 miles)
JB's Tavern (9.8 miles)
Hubbell House (11 miles)
Culver's (11.1 miles)
Hospitals
Olmsted Medical Center (9.7 miles)
Olmsted Medical Center (10.3 miles)
Olmsted Medical Center (12.3 miles)
Olmsted Medical Center (14.1 miles)
Southeastern Minnesota Emergency Medical Service (14.7 miles)
Theaters
CineMagic Hollywood Luxury Stadium 12 (12.8 miles)
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