Chi Health St Francis is a nursing home community in Grand Island, NE.
Information last verified:
2116 West Faidley Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Dining is mentioned both positively and negatively in reviews.
Some residents describe the food as unpleasant, including complaints about meals being cold. Others say the food was good, including at least one review that pairs that with a generally positive stay.
Check-in and admissions experiences are inconsistent across reviews.
A few reviews point to friction around admission and registration, such as rude admissions staff and being placed under someone else’s name. Others mention delays or confusion around check-in timing and emails, and at least one review calls out an unfriendly check-in interaction even when other care went well.
Some reviews describe unprofessional conduct or lapses in care.
Several residents describe difficult experiences that go beyond simple frustration, including claims about unpleasant or unsafe conditions (such as blood on the floor) and rough or disrespectful treatment. There are also reviews alleging problems with communication and coordination, including difficulty getting a supervisor and dissatisfaction with how a situation was handled after admission. One review also portrays an aggressive interaction with a clinician and resulting loss of trust.
Residents frequently mention that staff explain things clearly.
Multiple reviews praise staff for explaining what would happen and answering questions in a way that helped residents feel informed. Several also mention being prompt to respond to call requests, and at least one highlights that providers laid out next steps and a plan. Overall, the positive comments focus less on amenities and more on how care was communicated during visits.
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36 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Central Nebraska Regional (4 miles away)
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 Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesChi Health St Francis is located at 2116 West Faidley Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803 in Howard County, Nebraska
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