Nursing Home Communities in South Sioux City, NE

"These folks took care of a family member who was in the final stages of cancer. The care they gave him touched all of our hearts. They were prompt to arrive when called, the place was as clean as could be, and the people who work there are nothing short of angels. "

"I wouldn't mind moving to Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab. I have friends there, and it's really a very nice place. They have a large lunchrooms, the windows are large, and the people can see outside while they're having their meals. They also have all private rooms."

"We moved Mom to Elms Health Care Center, and we're very happy with the decision. She's in a room by herself and we really like the size of the room. It's very manageable with her own bathroom attached to the room. The staff has just been wonderful. They've actually had an ownership and management change in the past year, and everyone there is putting their best foot forward. There are lots of very caring and conscientious people. The facility is in the community that my mom has lived in for 60 years. It's a town of 1,000 people and so it's a chance for her friends, who are also elderly, to come and visit her. Then we can take her to the hairdresser she's familiar with, we can get her to church or they come to her, and there's a chance that she knows some of the people there. The general area is just a little dated looking, but that's just cosmetic."

"The facility itself is very nice, clean, and well equipped. I came to know this facility through my work with a partnering senior citizens center. The challenges faced by this assisted living / skilled nursing facility are unique because of the various cultural and ethnic backgrounds contributing to the beneficiary population. Staff members are truly dedicated and work closely with other local aging services to provide culturally sensitive, person-centered care to each client. However, staff is small and many activities rely heavily on volunteer commitment. Emerson, Nebraska, is located just south of Winnebago and Walthill--both towns are located on Native American reservation; the cultural differences in communication, family-structure, end-of-life planning, and religious practices differ significantly for each population. This requires Heritage to provide an additional service which many assisted-living-center staff in other facilities do not have to provide -- facilitation across cultural barriers, an absolute necessity to providing quality care to their clients. "

"Mom is in Kingsley Specialty Care, and she's doing really well. It's really close to us. They've been very understanding, patient, and accommodating. She has not complained at all, and they said she's eating well. It's clean, the accommodations aren't as big as some of the private care places, but for what it is, I think it's very nice. I think what they make up for in space and stuff like that is the personal attention, and the communications with the family. They're a smaller facility, they only have like 43 people, so they're able to do that, and that's nice that they can. Normally, they have group activities; they have an atrium where they have little birds that they can watch, but right now they have some restrictions because of covid. They have found ways to have like pre-schoolers come up and stand outside the windows and perform, and things like that. They're doing everything they can to keep people entertained."

"We had a parent and grandparents in this facility. They were taken care of very well. The facility is clean and the care givers are always pleasant and well educated. One of the ladies in our church is at the facility. She thinks highly of everyone there. She feels they attend to her every need. We live in a small community and the ones that can even go out for day trips and play bingo and cards at the facility. The food is fantastic and they have broke ground for a new facility. "

"The caregivers of this facility are very willing to listen to details that are important in the care of my husband. He is a resident, he has Lewy Body Dementia. I am a retired nurse, and was caring for him at home until it became to difficult to manage. He is 6' 7"" tall, and had frequent falls and restless days and nights at home. It is better to approach him with minimal noise and personel. The staff understands that and are learning when and how to approach him, without causing him to become agitated and resistent. The management is also understanding and very accessible and willing to talk with me, when I have questions. "

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars, located in Le Mars, IA, offers a variety of care types including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation care, and memory care. This community is designed to meet the needs of seniors requiring different levels of support and care. With an emphasis on providing a nurturing environment, it caters to individuals looking for both long-term stays and short-term rehabilitation solutions.The facility features private rooms, ensuring that residents have their own personal space and privacy. While specific room amenities were not detailed, the availability of private rooms suggests a comfortable and individualized living space for each resident. The community also boasts a range of amenities aimed at enhancing the living experience. These include meals provided, on-site parking, shared common areas for socializing, a variety of social activities and events, spiritual activities and programs, salon services, and controlled building access for safety and security.In terms of services, Good Samaritan Society - Lemars is equipped to offer comprehensive care through physical and occupational therapy/rehabilitation, general transportation services, and has therapists on staff to assist with various needs. Additionally, it accepts insurance, making it a financially viable option for many. This community is focused on providing a supportive and engaging environment for seniors, with a strong emphasis on maintaining the dignity and independence of each resident.