Oakwood Care Center

    400 US-18, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
    4.3 · 9 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Caring staff but serious concerns

    I've had mixed experiences: many staff were kind, professional, and excellent with nursing/rehab and meals, and some caregivers were truly compassionate - but I also saw serious problems: unresponsive/unprofessional staff, delayed refunds, neglectful respite care (residents left unbathed with swollen feet), and alarming unsafe/abusive incidents (locked in a closet, ketchup under the door). Great people, but significant red flags prevent me from fully recommending.

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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

    4.33 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Excellent nursing and rehabilitation
    • Kind and compassionate staff
    • Caring and professional caregivers
    • Family-inclusive care approach
    • Many reviewers highly recommend the facility
    • Good quality food
    • Hardworking and helpful staff
    • Long-term residents report satisfaction

    Cons

    • Late staff arrivals
    • Unprofessional staff behavior
    • Unresponsive coordinator
    • Horrible customer service
    • Long delay in deposit refunds
    • Neglectful respite care
    • Residents left unattended in rooms
    • Poor hygiene practices (not bathed, infrequent clothes changes)
    • Swollen feet not attended to
    • Use of toilet seat in room instead of bathroom
    • Allegations of abuse (locked in a closet, ketchup under the door)
    • Unsafe environment reported
    • Inconsistent care quality

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly polarized. A substantial portion of comments praise the facility for excellent nursing, effective rehabilitation, and consistently kind, patient, and compassionate caregivers. Multiple reviewers emphasize that staff are professional, hardworking, and inclusive of family members in the care process, and several long-term residents and families express high satisfaction and explicitly recommend the center. There is also a positive mention of food quality. These positive impressions indicate that, for many residents, clinical care and day-to-day interactions with frontline staff are strengths of the facility.

    Counterbalancing the positive reports are several very serious and specific complaints that indicate notable lapses in both basic care and safety for some residents. Reported problems include late arrivals by staff, unprofessional behavior, and an unresponsive coordinator combined with poor customer service and long delays in returning deposits. More alarming are allegations of neglect and abuse: respite-care residents reportedly left sitting in rooms, inadequate hygiene care (not being bathed and infrequent clothing changes), swollen feet left unattended, and use of a bedside toilet seat rather than assistance to a bathroom. The most extreme allegations include a resident being locked in a closet and odd signs such as ketchup under a door, which reviewers interpreted as abusive or unsafe behavior. These incidents point to potential failures in supervision, training, or oversight during certain shifts or with certain staff members.

    Breaking the themes down: care quality appears mixed. Clinical and rehabilitative services receive strong positive remarks, suggesting competent nursing and therapy teams in at least some units or shifts. By contrast, personal care and hygiene practices are the source of multiple complaints, which suggests inconsistent execution of routine caregiving tasks. Staff-related comments are likewise mixed: many reviews highlight kindness, compassion, patience, and professionalism among caregivers, while others call out unprofessional or abusive conduct. This dichotomy suggests variability in staff performance and potentially irregular staffing levels or differences between individual caregivers.

    Facility-related and safety concerns arise from the more troubling reports. The mention of an unsafe environment, locking a resident in a closet, and other unusual signs of mistreatment should be treated as red flags. These are not isolated service complaints but allegations that impact resident safety and rights. Dining receives a positive remark (good food), but there is little mention of activities or engagement programming in the reviews provided, so no conclusion can be drawn about enrichment or social activities. Administrative issues — unresponsiveness of coordinators, poor customer service, and long deposit refund delays — point to weaknesses in management, communication, and billing or financial processes.

    Taken together, the reviews depict a facility with clear strengths in nursing and rehabilitation and many caring staff members, but with troubling inconsistencies that include serious allegations of neglect and abuse and administrative shortcomings. For prospective residents or family members, this pattern suggests it would be prudent to verify specifics before placement: ask about staffing ratios, how respite care is managed and monitored, incident reporting procedures, staff training in hygiene and dementia/behavioral care, and the facility's process for handling complaints and refunds. If possible, obtain recent references, visit unannounced during different shifts, and request documentation of background checks and staff supervision practices. The positive reviews indicate the facility can deliver high-quality care, but the severity of the negative reports means due diligence and active monitoring are strongly advised.

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    About Oakwood Care Center

    Oakwood Care Center - Clear Lake is a senior living facility located in Clear Lake, providing a range of services tailored to meet the needs of its residents. The care center offers a warm and welcoming environment where residents can feel safe and comfortable. With a focus on person-centered care, Oakwood Care Center strives to promote independence and quality of life for all residents.

    The staff at Oakwood Care Center are highly trained and dedicated to providing exceptional care to residents. They work closely with each individual to develop personalized care plans that address their unique needs and preferences. Whether residents require assistance with daily activities or specialized medical care, the team at Oakwood Care Center is committed to ensuring that each resident receives the support they need to thrive.

    In addition to excellent medical care, Oakwood Care Center - Clear Lake offers a variety of amenities to help residents feel at home. This includes spacious living areas, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a range of social activities and events to promote engagement and community among residents. The care center also provides nutritious meals prepared onsite and accommodates special dietary needs.

    Overall, Oakwood Care Center - Clear Lake is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for seniors in need of assisted living or long-term care. With a focus on compassionate and respectful care, residents can feel confident in their decision to make Oakwood Care Center their home.

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