Nursing Home Communities in Independence, IA

NorthCrest Specialty Care, located in Waterloo, IA, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types, including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Hospice Care, and Respite Care. This community provides different room options to accommodate the preferences and needs of its residents, such as private rooms and semi-private rooms. Each room comes with certain amenities that may include features for comfort and convenience. The community is designed with several amenities to enhance the living experience of its residents. Outdoor common areas provide a space for residents to enjoy the fresh air, while organized activities and programs are available to keep them engaged and active. Meals are provided in communal dining areas, creating opportunities for social interaction during meal times. Additional amenities include salon services, entertainment and social activities, secured outdoor areas for safety, spiritual programs, and even facilitated field trips for those who enjoy outings. Residents can also benefit from WiFi access throughout the community and a hot tub spa for relaxation. NorthCrest Specialty Care offers a range of services to support the health and well-being of its residents. Physical and occupational therapies are available for those who need rehabilitation, and nurses are on staff to assist with medical needs. Medication management services ensure that residents receive their medications correctly and on time. Special diets and dietary accommodations are offered to meet the nutritional requirements of each individual. The community also has therapists on staff and accepts Veterans Aid benefits, making it a supportive environment for veterans in need of care.

"I enjoy the care at ManorCare and it is a pleasure working with staff and therapy. I plan to return after my next surgery. "

"My husband is in Pinnacle Specialty Care, but he is still in his rehab room. He is waiting for a long-term room, and so far, that hasn't come up. Nevertheless, I'm pretty satisfied with them. As far as I'm concerned, they have given him good care. Of course, he is not satisfied because he wants to come home, so he finds things wrong, and he keeps telling me what they're doing or what they are not doing. However, all my dealings with them have been good. The staff members are very good. When I have questions or I want to get messages to him, they will take the phone to him and give him the message. So I like the way they're working with him. I've not tried the food myself, but I help him eat dinner usually every night. He is diabetic, so they don't have a lot of carbs and all that for him. The food is good for him, too. My husband's room is nicely sized. It has a bathroom, a bed, and a chair. They let us bring in a larger TV than what they have, so he could see it better. I do his laundry, so they put that in a special bag for me, and I take it home. They've been very helpful to me and to him. Of course, every place is busy, and sometimes it takes a few minutes to get to him if he wants something, but that's a usual thing for any place you go."

"Hillcrest Home is a rather large nursing home in the small town of Sumner Iowa. The facility is easy to navigate and has several nice rooms for private use. The staff that I have met have all seemed to be very friendly, and from what I have seen they are hard workers as well. The facility is kept clean and also has a fairly pleasant smell. The facility's rooms are spacious and well kept. The rooms have tiled floors rather than carpet which is great for keeping rooms sanitary. There is a large outdoor area with a gazebo located in the center of the building. This is a very enjoyable amenity provided by the facility. My family has not had any complaints about the administration or the care that Hillcrest Home has provided for my grandmother and grandfather during their stay. I would recommend Hillcrest Home to anyone who is exploring the option of a nursing home. "

"When my elderly mother could no longer live at home, she became a resident of The Lutheran Home. Diagnosed several years earlier with Alzheimer's disease, she was a wanderer and initially had to be in a special dementia unit of the home. We'd waited as long as possible to relocate her to a care facility, because she was a very independent woman who really valued her freedom. From the start, I was impressed with the facility. This was not only because of its clean, comfortable and well-kept facility and grounds, but because of its people. Everyone was very friendly, and above all, they seemed to really care for their patients, even though they had many patients to care for, along with many challenges in dealing with day-to-day situations and problems of the elderly and infirmed.But even with the best of intentions, nursing home staff can't do all of the care for your loved one without your support and participation. My mother was very hard of hearing, and relied on a hearing aid as an important tool in communicating with the outside world. The staff cheerfully agreed to help with her hearing aid, keeping it in a secure place and putting it into her ear every day. But family members need to remember to take the hearing aid for cleanings and make sure the batteries work. The staff of the nursing home can't do it along, and small cooperative efforts like that can make a big difference for a nursing home resident.Without a doubt, my best impression of the Lutheran Home was from one of the saddest nights of my life. Nursing home staff called me in the late afternoon to let me know that Mom probably wouldn't make it through the night, and I went to be with her. It turned out that my brother and sister were both working out of town, so I sat with Mom alone. But we weren't alone.The nurse on duty visited frequently to not only see how Mom was, but to check on me as well. Aides came every hour to perform tasks to make sure that she was comfortable. In the middle of the night, they brought me a tray of snacks and coffee. And when Mom passed away the next morning, all of the staff on duty in the ward asked if they could clean her. They lovingly cleaned her body and combed her hair, and I remember so clearly that they were all crying as they invited me back into her room to see her lying peacefully in her bed. To me, that experience was symbolic of the loving attention Mom had received at the Lutheran Home - from people who weren't just doing a job, but seemed to sincerely care for the residents as people. It was something for which I will also be grateful. "