Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab

    1000 Hillcrest Dr, Anita, IA 50020
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.40·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Attractive campus and grounds
    • Home-like interior atmosphere
    • Friendly, caring staff interactions
    • Engaging activities and personal-growth opportunities
    • Quality meal service
    • Positive resident appreciation and morale

    Cons

    • Uneven clinical and personal care quality
    • Delayed or inconsistent responsiveness to resident needs
    • Allegations of staff substance use
    • Inconsistent staff–family communication
    • Environmental maintenance issues including mold and odor concerns
    • Limited management visibility and oversight
    • Perceived security and safety procedure gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab present a mixed picture in which strong aesthetic and programmatic elements coexist with operational concerns. Many comments emphasize an attractive campus and a home-like atmosphere, with residents and families describing friendly, caring staff interactions, engaging activities, and generally well-regarded meal service. These strengths contribute to a sense that the facility can provide a comfortable social environment for some residents.

    At the same time, there are multiple consistent concerns about the quality and reliability of clinical and personal care. Reviewers describe uneven care delivery and delays in attending to resident needs; these suggest gaps in staffing consistency or care-process adherence. In addition, there are allegations regarding staff substance use that, while not substantiated in this summary, are serious and suggest a need for transparent investigation and strong staff-safety controls. Families should expect variability in how well clinical needs are met unless the facility addresses these operational weaknesses.

    Staff-level impressions are polarized: several reviewers praise individual caregivers as compassionate and attentive, while others raise questions about staff conduct and responsiveness. Communication between staff and families is described as inconsistent, which complicates trust when clinical concerns arise. Management presence and oversight are also described as limited; reviewers indicate that more visible leadership and clearer escalation pathways would help address both care and communication gaps.

    Facility and environmental feedback similarly shows contrast. The property and common areas receive positive remarks for aesthetics and setting, but there are also reports of building maintenance problems, including localized mold and odor concerns. These point to a need for improved environmental maintenance and routine remediation processes. Separate comments about perceived security shortfalls imply that families would value clearer safety procedures and stronger access controls.

    In summary, Caring Acres appears to offer a positive day-to-day living environment for some residents, with strengths in atmosphere, activities, and dining. However, recurring operational issues — uneven care quality, responsiveness gaps, communication shortcomings, environmental maintenance issues, limited managerial visibility, and serious allegations about staff conduct — warrant careful evaluation by prospective residents and families. A recommended next step for families considering the facility is an in-person tour focused on staffing levels, supervision practices, environmental remediation records, communication protocols, and any documented actions taken regarding staff-conduct concerns.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab is located at 1000 Hillcrest Dr, Anita, IA, 50020.

    About Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab

    Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center stands as a non-profit organization with years of service to the Anita community, offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and adult out-of-home respite services, so people can find help if they need a break or extra support for a time. The center has skilled nursing care with licensed, professional staff who know how to help residents manage their daily needs. People with Alzheimer's or dementia can get specialized care, and the therapy sessions here aim to improve quality of life, so everyone can move and live as well as possible. Residents find spacious rooms, comfortable living areas, and outdoor spaces where fresh air and sunlight make it easier to relax. There are activity rooms where folks gather to spend time together and keep busy, and homemade meals get served every day, which many residents find satisfying and familiar. The supportive environment makes it easier for both residents and families, and the center is known for a warm atmosphere and steady attention to high-quality care. Caring Acres handles nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and therapy right on site, giving people the medical expertise and daily support they need without having to go far from their room or friends.

    People often ask...

    Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1000 Hillcrest Dr, Anita, IA 50020.

    No, Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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