Danish Care Center

    10805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
    3.4 · 12 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Excellent caregivers but administrative issues

    I've had a mixed experience. The caregiving staff were amazing - kind, attentive, respectful of dignity, helped me talk to my mom and supported rehab until my loved one walked again, the meals were prompt and hot with fresh fruit, the place was clean and warm and window visits were allowed. That said, I sometimes had to supervise care because staff didn't follow instructions, there were communication and transport/doctor-coordination gaps between departments, and the administrator was rude and seemed money-focused. Overall I recommend the hands-on staff and therapy but be prepared to advocate for your loved one.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.42 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Kind and attentive staff
    • High quality of clinical care
    • Respectful treatment and dignity
    • Clean and warm environment
    • Strong teamwork and responsiveness
    • Open communication and willingness to answer questions
    • Time and attention given to residents and families
    • Effective rehabilitation and physical therapy
    • Successful mobility recovery for some residents
    • Support for family contact (window visits, staff-facilitated conversations)
    • Prompt meal service with hot vegetables and fresh fruit/salads
    • Positive long-term reputation

    Cons

    • Communication gaps between departments
    • Poor coordination of doctor appointments
    • Transportation and appointment scheduling issues
    • Instances of residents being ignored or receiving poor care
    • Staff not consistently following care instructions
    • Need for family supervision to ensure instructions are followed
    • Reports of a rude, unprofessional administrator
    • Perceived emphasis on money over patient concerns
    • Inconsistent responsiveness across shifts or teams

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans positive with strong emphasis on the quality of hands-on care and the staff's personal warmth. Many reviewers highlight kindness, attentiveness, and respectfulness from caregivers, noting residents are treated with dignity and receive individualized time and attention. Cleanliness and a warm, welcoming environment are repeatedly praised, as are the facility's rehabilitation services and the involvement of physical therapy — with at least one report that staff helped a loved one walk again. Several reviewers explicitly recommend the center and reference a positive historical reputation for long-term care.

    Staff performance is the standout strength in the reviews. Multiple summaries call the staff friendly, willing to help, and responsive to questions and new situations. Reviewers mention consistent communication and openness to suggestions, prompt meal delivery (with specific praise for hot vegetables, fruit plates/berries, and salads), and practical support such as allowing window visits, raising blinds for visits, and helping family members communicate with residents. The personal, hands-on aspects of care — staff helping patients ambulate, facilitating family contact, and spending time to answer questions — form the core of the positive experiences described.

    Facility and service details are generally favorable. The center is described as clean and comfortable, with features such as window beds and an overall 'great environment.' Rehab and physical therapy receive positive notes for being adequately performed and making meaningful improvements for residents. Meal service is noted as timely and of acceptable quality, with hot meals and fresh fruit mentioned specifically. For families seeking long-term care, several reviewers indicate satisfaction with clinical outcomes and day-to-day living conditions.

    However, there are clear, recurring operational and management concerns. Several reviews point to communication gaps between departments and difficulties coordinating external appointments — specifically doctor visits and transportation to those appointments. These coordination failures can lead to missed or poorly managed medical visits and add stress for families trying to manage complex care needs. A more serious cluster of complaints addresses inconsistent care: some reviewers report instances of residents being ignored, staff not following explicit care instructions, and a consequent need for family members to closely supervise daily care to ensure compliance.

    Management and administrative behavior is a notable area of concern in a subset of reviews. At least one review describes the administrator as very rude, dismissive of concerns, and focused on money rather than patient welfare. While this appears in fewer summaries than the praise for frontline staff, such a report is significant because administrative responsiveness and tone shape family trust and the facility's ability to resolve problems. Combined with the cited departmental communication issues, these administrative criticisms suggest that systemic process or leadership improvements may be needed to ensure consistent quality.

    In summary, prospective families should expect compassionate, skilled, and largely attentive direct care from the caregiving team, a clean and warm environment, effective rehabilitation services, and satisfactory dining. At the same time, they should be aware of potential weaknesses in interdepartmental communication, appointment and transportation coordination, and occasional lapses in following care instructions. Families who are evaluating this center would be wise to ask specific questions about how the facility coordinates external appointments and transportation, how handoffs between departments are handled, and who the point person is for escalating concerns. If considering placement, request examples of how the facility has addressed prior coordination or administrative complaints and consider setting up a communication plan (regular check-ins or a designated care coordinator) to reduce the risk of the issues mentioned in the negative reviews.

    Location

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    About Danish Care Center

    Danish Care Center sits in Atascadero, California, and offers a range of care for older adults who need either assisted living, memory care, short-term recovery, or skilled nursing. The center has 65 beds and includes 33 beds for people with behavioral health needs and 32 special treatment program beds, so they can help people with different health challenges, even those who need longer stays after a hospital visit or help with memory loss. Residents get help with daily tasks, medication management, and personal care since a clinical team that includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, Activity Coordinators, and Certified Nursing Assistants works together to meet each person's specific needs. Danish Care Center helps people stay active with social and recreational programs, outdoor areas for relaxation, and activities meant to make people feel at home and connected. There's also a strong focus on rehabilitation, with physical therapy to improve movement, occupational therapy for daily skills, and speech-language therapy for those with neurological conditions like dementia or stroke. The center gives support to both those who need just a little help and those who need skilled nursing or behavioral health care. Staff takes pride in being courteous and compassionate, and the place stays friendly and nurturing, so residents feel safe and comfortable even if they use a wheelchair or need more help than others. Danish Care Center works to support every resident's independence and well-being, offering a safe place with flexible care plans designed for each person's health, physical, or emotional needs, with a goal of improving the quality of daily life for all.

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