1347 East Valley Watermill Road, Springfield, MO 65803
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3.3 from 81 reviews
5 stars
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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 Woodland Manor
common23 reviews mention this
Staff care gets mixed reviews
Staff interactions are described as helpful by some families, while others report serious neglect and rudeness.
Many reviewers describe staff as friendly, helpful, respectful, and attentive to concerns. Several also say the facility and staff feel clean and well taken care of, including having staff compassion and professionalism when needed. Other residents and families report very different experiences, including nurses not knowing vitals, staff being unorganized with medications and paperwork, and residents not being cared for properly. Overall, resident and family feedback on day-to-day support is inconsistent.
common9 reviews mention this
Cleanliness stands out to many
Cleanliness is a frequent point, with some reviewers saying the building is clean and does not smell.
Several reviewers specifically mention that the facility is clean and that it does not smell of urine or feces. Some also describe the property as well maintained and note it looks clean. At the same time, a number of negative reviews mention cleanliness problems, including reports of pests and a facility that feels dirty. The cleanliness picture varies by reviewer.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Food quality is debated
Dining satisfaction is split, with some calling meals good and others describing food as burned or not eatable.
Some families say the food is good and that residents like it. Others report meals that are burned or raw, or food that is not eatable. The community is described as offering restaurant-style dining, and a few reviewers connect that feel with positive meal experiences. Even with that, complaints about inconsistent meal quality still show up in the reviews.
common5 reviews mention this
Room privacy and size vary
Room setup is a recurring topic, including private rooms for some residents and shared-bathroom arrangements.
Multiple reviews mention private room options and describe residents having their own room even when bathrooms are shared. One reviewer also calls out that rooms can feel small. The facility is described as offering private bathrooms, aligning with the focus on private-room setups in positive feedback. Overall, reviewers highlight both privacy and comfort differences from person to person.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Care concerns include monitoring
A subset of reviews report serious concerns about monitoring, wound care, and medication handling.
Several negative reviews describe residents being neglected during urgent situations, including trouble breathing and lack of vitals knowledge. Others cite problems with wound care, paperwork, and medication organization, with one reviewer reporting an infection concern. These comments also include accounts of residents being left in poor conditions and families feeling that the care system is unresponsive. While other reviewers say they have no complaint with care, the negative medical-care feedback is strong enough to be a clear recurring theme.
common2 reviews mention this
Medicaid acceptance is mentioned
Medicaid acceptance comes up in resident and family conversations.
At least one review specifically says the community accepts Medicaid, and this is echoed by another review theme about making care options work for family needs. The community is also described as a skilled nursing facility, which helps explain why payment flexibility can matter for families evaluating levels of care. Reviews also mention that residents may transition into a long-term setting here.
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