302 7Th Avenue Ne, Devils Lake, ND 58301
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Overall Review of Eventide Devils Lake Care Center
Pros
The Good Samaritan Center takes good care of its patients.- It is a good place to work.
Cons
They felt harassed when asking about their mother's COVID shot administered in December and January.- The staff told the reviewer's sister that they were harassing them.
- Inquiries about which vaccine was given were considered harassment.
- The place was described as a bad place.
- The reviewer did not want to go to the Good Samaritan Center.
Review
Eventide Devils Lake Care Center is best suited for families seeking a straightforward, budget-conscious option where daily caregiving can be delivered with a practical, no-frills approach. The community appears to work best for residents who can tolerate variability in management and communication, and who are comfortable prioritizing hands-on caregiving over consistently polished administrative follow-through. In short, this is a place to consider if cost matters more than a consistently proactive family engagement plan or a tightly run governance structure.
Those who should consider alternatives are families that prioritize transparent, proactive updates and steady leadership. If regular, clear communication with administration and predictable responses to concerns are non-negotiable, this facility may fall short. Prospective residents who want a turnkey experience with predictable governance and a highly responsive administrative team should compare Eventide with other options where the leadership is consistently accessible and where family inquiries are met with prompt, respectful engagement.
On the upside, the reviews imply that when caregiving teams are engaged, residents receive attention and basic care without egregious neglect. There are occasions where staff performance aligns with resident needs, and the everyday routines, assistance with activities of daily living, dining support, and safety monitoring, can be dependable on some shifts. For families weighing cost against care, these pockets of reliability can be meaningful, especially if the resident’s routine is straightforward and requires steady but not exceptional daily oversight.
The central concerns, however, cluster around communication and leadership reliability. Families describe feeling dismissed when asking about important matters, with incidents suggesting a punitive tone toward questions about medical history or vaccination records. The sentiment that administrative boundaries and responsiveness are weak creates anxiety for relatives who want timely information and collaborative care planning. Coupled with indications of staff turnover and mixed experiences on caregiver consistency, these factors collectively dilute the overall value proposition and undermine trust in the care continuum.
To navigate these dynamics, families should demand concrete, written assurances before move-in and throughout the stay: a formal care plan that is reviewed and updated regularly; scheduled family conferences with a designated administrator or nurse manager; a clear point of contact for urgent questions; and transparent documentation of medical decisions and medications. Ask about night and weekend staffing stability, verify CNA-to-resident ratios, and request trial periods for specific services to gauge consistency. In addition, touring with current residents or their families can reveal how often communication hiccups occur and whether management remains accessible when concerns arise.
Bottom line: Eventide Devils Lake Care Center may satisfy a cost-conscious need for basic daily care, but it requires careful due diligence and a readiness to manage potential administrative gaps. For families where dependable, proactive communication and stable leadership are essential, this facility warrants strong caution or a preference for alternatives with higher ratings and more consistent governance. If choosing Eventide, enter with explicit expectations, documented care plans, and an ongoing plan for regular administrative check-ins to protect the resident’s welfare and family peace of mind.
48 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
Devils Lake Municipal-Knoke (2 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
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