St Rose Care Center

Pros

• The majority of the staff at St. Rose Care Center are rated as excellent and caring.
• The facility has been established for several years, indicating its experience and reliability.
• The memory care unit at St. Rose Care Center provides residents with everything they need.
• The staff members are described as caring, professional, and dedicated to their work.
• The facility is generally clean and maintains good standards of cleanliness.
• The activities offered at St. Rose Care Center are considered decent by the reviewer.
• The small size of the facility allows for a more personalized and intimate care experience.
• The fact that the VA chose St. Rose Care Center for the reviewer's husband reflects the facility's quality and suitability for veterans.
• The food is praised by the reviewer's husband, indicating that it meets his preferences and dietary needs.
• Residents are allowed to freely move around, creating a sense of freedom and autonomy within the facility.

Cons

• The nurse at St. Rose Care Center bullies some residents and lies about them to other staff members and physicians.
• The facility's self-investigation into the nurse's behavior is not expected to yield substantial results.
• The food at St. Rose ranges from decent to inedible, with overcooked meat and tasteless canned vegetables and fruit.
• Some staff members use non-sterile items, like washcloths, to clean wounds instead of sterile gauze.
• Diabetes care at the facility is outdated, requiring residents to seek changes in orders from their doctors against a particular nurse's wishes.
• There are staffing shortages at the facility that affect its overall rating.
• Despite being a small and caring facility, the distance from home (a 4.5-hour drive) is a significant drawback for some residents' families.
• The memory care unit may have limitations regarding group activities.
• The location of St. Rose Care Center is described as quiet but far from home for some residents' families.

Review

St. Rose Care Center has been the destination for many individuals seeking rehabilitation after surgery or other medical procedures. With a stay of 11 weeks, the majority of the staff is described as excellent, providing quality care to residents. However, as is the case in any facility, there are always one or two staff members who seem less committed to their job and may simply be there for the paycheck.

Unfortunately, one nurse at St. Rose has developed a dislike towards one particular patient who refuses to comply with her every order. This nurse has been accused of bullying and even lying about the patient to other staff members and the physician. The severity of her actions escalated when she deliberately withheld information regarding medication that the patient had refused due to side effects. While an investigation is underway within the facility itself, there are concerns that it may not yield significant results.

In terms of amenities provided by St. Rose Care Center, some aspects have received both praise and criticism from residents. The food served ranges from decent to inedible depending on the day, with complaints particularly directed towards overcooked meat and tasteless canned vegetables and fruit. Carbohydrates dominate meals, offering limited variety in terms of fresh produce. It was discovered that requesting a salad can provide some relief from this monotony.

Cleanliness at St. Rose generally meets satisfactory standards; however, there have been instances where staff members used non-sterile items such as washcloths instead of sterile gauze to clean wounds. Outdated diabetes care protocols were also reported, causing frustration for patients seeking better control over their blood sugar levels. Medical improvements were only achieved through personal efforts made by petitioning doctors for changes against certain staff members' desires.

Despite these shortcomings, overall ratings for St. Rose Care Center remain relatively positive but with room for improvement. The majority of staff members receive a five-star rating for their dedication and professionalism, although exceptions do exist – notably one nurse whose behavior towards a particular patient has raised serious concerns. The facility itself garners a four-star rating due to staffing shortages, which are acknowledged as being mostly beyond their control.

One review not associated with rehabilitation services came from a satisfied spouse of a resident at St. Rose. The VA chose this facility for her husband's care and is covering the costs involved. Although the distance from home amounts to a 4 and a half hour journey each way, the small and caring nature of St. Rose Care Center makes up for it. Particularly commendable is the memory care offered, where residents are allowed to freely move around as they please. With only seven current residents, the facility ensures that all their needs are met sufficiently. The staff has been described as caring, professional, and most have served there for long periods of time – a testament to their dedication. Additionally, the food served at St. Rose has received positive feedback from the reviewer's husband.

In conclusion, while St. Rose Care Center generally provides satisfactory rehabilitation services with an attentive staff, there are issues that need to be addressed in order to ensure top-notch quality across all aspects of care provided – from addressing concerns of mistreatment by certain staff members to improving the variety and taste of meals served. However, these issues do not overshadow the positive experiences recounted by satisfied family members who appreciate the caring environment and quality services provided by St. Rose Care Center.

Places of Worship

• Holy Rosary Parish Center (0.1 miles)
• Holy Rosary Catholic Church (0.1 miles)
• Trinity English Lutheran Church (0.1 miles)
• Zoar Lutheran Church Elca (0.2 miles)
• Church of the Nazarene (0.3 miles)
• La Moure Church Of The Nazarene (0.4 miles)
• Presbyterian Church (0.4 miles)

Transportation

• Red River Valley & Western Railroad Co. (0.1 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (18.4 miles)

Restaurants

• The Other Bar (0.2 miles)
• Nogos Tapper (0.2 miles)
• Centerfield Bar & Grill (0.3 miles)
• Northside Treats And Eats (17.5 miles)
• Angry Beaver Lodge (17.7 miles)
• Donna's Diner (17.8 miles)
• Thor's & The Old Mill Grill (20.8 miles)

Pharmacies

• Lamoure Drug Store (0.3 miles)
• Oakes Family Pharmacy (17.7 miles)
• Oakes Drug (17.7 miles)
• Tara's Thrifty White (17.8 miles)

Parks

• Hockenberry Park (17.6 miles)
• Hickenberry Park (17.6 miles)
• Whitestone Hill State Historic (19.6 miles)

Cafes

• Sweets N Stories (17.7 miles)
• Kab Cafe (18.3 miles)

Theaters

• Grand Theatre (17.7 miles)

Hospitals

• Da Vita Oakes Dialysis Center (18 miles)