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Summit Ridge Place

1325 Summit Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

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8.2
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11 reviews

Although staff was friendly, they were frequently understaffed, and that led to deficiencies in meals ,activities , and overall care.

Provides: Memory Care

Operated by Jaybird Senior Living, Landings of Sauk Rapids Memory Care community is located just three miles east of the Mississippi River and a short drive from many popular local parks. Sauk Rapids enjoys the benefits of small town living where neighbors are friends yet we are close enough for...

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Pearl City Place

2807 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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7 reviews

I do think they are expensive. My family member is happy and as long as he can afford it. I want to keep him there. I would recommend it there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Pearl City Place, a top-rated assisted living and memory care community, is thrilled to be considered a part of the Muscatine community serving the needs of seniors and their families. Our community offers a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment, encouraging residents to bring personal...

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The Rivers of Portage

611 E Albert St, Portage, WI 53901

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8.0
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1 review

When looking for a place for my grandma I was so pleased with the Rivers. They would answer my questions, their Nurse would answer my phone calls no matter the time of day. The staff are so kind and the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

5025 River Valley Rd, Fort Madison, IA 52627

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6.5
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11 reviews

This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

River Valley Place of Fort Madison offers premier senior living options, including assisted living,memory care, and respite care. Our community fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where residents can truly thrive, feel at home, and form meaningful friendships.

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River Valley Place of Ottumwa

173 E Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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5.7
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24 reviews

My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...

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Northern Oaks Place

1005 Paul Pkwy NE, Blaine, MN 55434

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19 reviews

The meals have been really well proportioned out and the chef is great at making sure there is a range of healthy options for my loved one. Her bedroom and bathroom is kept clean and trash is taken out...

Provides: Memory Care

Each resident and staff member is an integral part of our family. Our small size allows everyone to feel safe. Our atmosphere is similar to that of a large single family home where each resident has their own studio apartment. We offer 18 private studios and 1 companion studio, which can be home...

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Southern Oaks Place

10669 Ulysses Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located directly off Highway 65 in Blaine, Minnesota, Southern Oaks Place offers all the convenience of city life while being nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Providing just the right amount of assistance to support residents' independence, the dedicated staff at Southern Oaks Place is committed...

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Cedar Ridge Place

7115 Wayzata Blvd., Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Conveniently located off Highway 394 and Louisiana Avenue, Cedar Ridge Place is a community dedicated to serving its assisted living and memory care residents with skill and compassion. With access to numerous shopping options and a bus stop just steps from the front door, Cedar Ridge Place is an...

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French Meadow Place

105 Plum Run, Le Sueur, MN 56058

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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

French Meadow Place is a cozy community nestled in the charming city of Le Sueur, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, French Meadow offers the perfect blend of convenient city access with a welcoming small-town feel. Our dedicated care team is committed to ensuring that...

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Apple Valley Place at Charles City

801 Blunt Street, Charles City, IA 50616

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7.0
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1 review

We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Apple Valley Place at Clear Lake

405 27 Avenue South, Clear Lake, IA 50428

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7.0
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1 review

Staff has been helpful and courteous to me. Mom has been happy about her dealings with them .

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Apple Valley Place at Osage

300 Lyndale Avenue, Osage, IA 50461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Better Living of Walcott

510 North Main, Walcott, IA 52773

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...

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6.4
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A Place for Mom has scored Better Living with 6.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Better Living has 79 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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5.0
Anonymous . - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 5, 2025
Much improved

When looking for a place for my grandma I was so pleased with the Rivers. They would answer my questions, their Nurse would answer my phone calls no matter the time of day. The staff are so kind and the residents seem so happy.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Pauline V - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
July 9, 2024
First time dealing with assistant living

This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the workers. We could call or visit at anytime.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Stephanie Dahm/Jean Lane - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 22, 2024
Blessing in a chaotic time

My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while knowing she was in a very good and well-staffed place.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dena - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
November 22, 2023
Nice Place

My mom has lived at Pearl City Place for 17 months. It is a very warm and homey atmosphere. She really likes it. She has a lot of friends there. The director and nurse are very good and caring. The nurse is a RN and there full time. The director is also a LPN nurse. The activity director does a lot of things with the residents like Bingo, birthday parties, painting nails, movies, games and more. They just got a bus a few months ago. She has taken them on outings to movie, art museum, Discovery Center, lunch outing and Festival of Trees. They have had breakfast with cops and firemen too. They have two cooks that are very good. One of the cooks is a Chef. We are very pleased with the management at Pearl City Place.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Darlene - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 20, 2023
Verified Review

They did an awesome job! Unfortunately my mom got very I'll and died soon after moving there! [Name removed] was particularly helpful and kind. Would highly recommend them. The food was even excellent but I heard their main cook left, I am sure they will miss him.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
March 24, 2021
Verified Review
Best in the area for Assisted Care In My Opinion

They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires more care.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

3

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 8, 2021

We've been in this facility to visit our previous neighbor and know first hand that they do a good job.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Don Teninty - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Loss & Independence

Moved in with my wife in 2016 and I dont think I would have been able to handle her unexpected passing without the help of the staff here and the support of my neighbors. Since my wife has been gone, I have still been able to be cared for and yet maintain my independence. I like that I can jump in my car in and go visit family or have them over to my apartment.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Bob Francis - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Couples

Its a nice place to live. I enjoy staying busy and living here with my wife.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jim Ash - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Giving Back

Good neighbors, I also enjoy the events held here. Not only can I attend events within the building but we also travel outside of the community. I particularly enjoy going on our monthly Casino trips. One thing that I most value is that I believe in giving back, and I am able to do that here with monthly fundraisers that are hosted here. Not only do I think this is a great community for myself, but also my son. He needs Memory Care and I had him moved from Dubuque Iowa to Prairie Hills at Ottumwa so that he could receive proper care and attention. I really like that I can visit him any time or day of the week.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jerry Landtiser - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
You Can't Beat It!

I don't think you can beat it! I couldn't ask for a better place to have been for the past 12 years. If you need help, they're right there to help ya. I like having my own private apartment but I don't have to go far to be apart of a busy community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Myrintha Dailey - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Active Mind

Being here keeps my hands and my mind active. I really like how I am greeted and taken care of here.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Millie Haag - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Staying busy

I heard great things about Prairie Hills before I even moved here. When I moved here and got settled I was happy with how friendly all of my neighbors were and how welcoming the staff are! I often wonder how I got myself to try so many new things, but am glad that I am always presented with new activities. ITs easy to be busy! I was most surprised at how clean the community is at all times. I thought upon touring that maybe it was staged, but it really is this nice day to day. The staff really care about the building and the overall cleanliness.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Don Teninty - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Loss & Independence

I moved into Prairie Hills with my wife in 2016. I don't think I would have been able to handle her passing without the help of the staff here and the support of my neighbors. Since her passing I have still been able I enjoy being able to have my independence here. My family visits me and I can still hop in my vehicle and visit them. Keeping my independence has been important to me.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Delmar Stevens - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Food & Community

All of the staff know who you are here and genuinely care about how you feel. I was worried I wouldn't like talking to anyone here but I have made friends with my neighbors quickly because of all the activities the community offers. Also, the food couldn't be any better!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Isabel Millard - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Pandemic Perspective

Everyone is good and kind here. The staff are good at helping us navigate this pandemic and keeping us safe. I also appreciate that they have helped me order my toiletries and food items online so I do not have to go out to stores.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Phil Traul - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Veteran Perspective

The staff here are friendly and good to you. The food is superb and delicious, I enjoy being able to have biscuits and gravy every morning. It is very clean here and I have the support of trained staff. I also enjoy visiting with fellow Veterans.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Angie WickenKamp - Industry reviewer
Memory Care
October 23, 2020
Team

This team is a phenomenal example of what an attitude of serving looks like. Every resident is valued and respected and staff look for ways to make their days better.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
October 14, 2020
Independence & Wellness

Prairie Hills at Ottumwa is the only choice when it comes to senior living in Wapello County Iowa. The staff are well trained, med managed and take pride in their Community. Prairie Hills has both staff and residents who have been there for 10+ years. They are located on the Northside of Ottumwa, quietly tucked back off Rochester Road. Residents have access to a gym, spa, salon, activities, and bussing services. There is also an onsite memory care neighborhood. The memory care neighborhood is most impressive with their Montessori style approach to care and helping residents maintain independence. I really love watching their partnerships with music and pet therapy groups in the greater Ottumwa area. Nothing compares to the service and care at Prairie Hills.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous
Memory Care
November 16, 2018
Verified Review
Review of Prairie Hills

I was invited to do caricatures of the residents. We were in the South lounge sitting area which had great lighting. Many had never had a funny drawing done of themselves. All of the staff were very helpful. I especially noticed the way [name removed] gently kept on encouraging one of the residents who was a bit undecided to have her caricature drawn. Finally after all others were finished, she let me draw her. I had a great time talking with them and listening to them laugh about their drawing and sharing life stories. It's never for late to try something you have never done before!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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