Overall Review of Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home
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Staff care is the main story
Residents and families describe staff who are caring and responsive, with some reports of misses in attention.
Across the reviews, people repeatedly describe staff members as kind, helpful, and professional, including nursing staff and aides. Several reviewers say they felt informed about care and that staff went above and beyond for residents and families, including during rehab stays. There are also a few harsh complaints where reviewers say attention and compassion were lacking, including concerns about patients not being checked on.
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Cleanliness is widely mentioned
Many reviewers say the building is clean and doesn’t smell, though a subset report odors and poor cleanliness.
Many reviews emphasize cleanliness, with comments about rooms being kept clean and the facility not smelling. A number of reviewers also call out a fresher interior experience and quick attention to keep residents comfortable. On the other hand, several negative reviews mention odors and dirty rooms or inadequate housekeeping, including reports of urine smell.
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Skilled nursing and rehab support
Reviews frequently connect the stay to hands-on rehab and nursing care.
Several reviewers describe rehabilitation stays for injuries or surgery, crediting staff for delivering nursing and therapy-related support. Some mention hands-on care details like wound care attention and getting care tasks handled for residents. This aligns with the facility offering skilled nursing and daily assistance with activities of daily living, along with medication management and assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers.
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Food quality gets mixed reviews
Dining is described positively by some, but others report significant problems with food quality.
A couple of reviewers say the food was wonderful or better than expected during their stay. One reviewer specifically asks for improvement to the quality of the food. Another complaint describes the food as horrible and also mentions an unpleasant smell linked to the dining area.
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Activities help residents feel involved
Residents and visitors mention scheduled activities and programs during the stay.
Some reviews highlight the presence of activities, including resident-focused programming and opportunities to stay engaged. At least one reviewer mentions day-to-day engagement like watching sports, and others describe a facility that feels active rather than purely custodial. This fits with the community offering community-sponsored and scheduled daily activities, plus planned day trips.
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Features
Housing
161 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
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
Cafes
DC Cake Appeal (0.2 miles)
Restaurants
American Pizza (0.2 miles)
The Surf Bar OK (0.2 miles)
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant (0.6 miles)
Abuelita's (1.1 miles)
Pizza Hut (1.1 miles)
Golden Corral (1.2 miles)
Cazadorez Mexican Restaurant (1.3 miles)
Physicians
Shawnee Occupational Medicine (0.6 miles)
Toth Stephanie MD (0.7 miles)
Shawnee Medical Center Clinic (0.7 miles)
Karen Rose, MD (0.7 miles)
Family Healthcare at Unity (0.8 miles)
David Heon, MD (0.8 miles)
St Anthony Physicians Shawnee (0.8 miles)
Hospitals
Davita - Shawnee Peritoneal Dialysis (0.7 miles)
Unity Health Center (0.7 miles)
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee (0.7 miles)
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