Correctionville Specialty Care

    1116 US-20, Correctionville, IA, 51016
    4.2 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Homey community attentive staff patio

    I live in a small, homey building with a close-knit community. The staff are very nice and treat me like a person - they always keep me informed about care and medication changes, and I'm grateful for their attention. Patio time is a huge hit.

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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

    4.20 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff
    • Person-centered, respectful treatment
    • Clear communication about care and medications
    • Family/resident gratitude toward staff
    • Home-like, comfortable atmosphere
    • Small, close-knit community
    • Accessible outdoor space/patio popular with residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews convey a consistently positive view of Correctionville Specialty Care. Reviewers emphasize the quality of interpersonal care and the homelike environment, with no explicit negative comments provided. The strongest themes are staff demeanor, communication about care, and the facility’s small, community-oriented feel.

    Care quality and staff: The most prominent and repeatedly mentioned theme is the staff’s kindness and attentiveness. Residents and/or family members describe staff as "very nice" and express gratitude, indicating that interactions are compassionate and respectful. A related point is that residents are "treated like a person," which suggests person-centered care and dignity in daily interactions. Communication about clinical matters is highlighted positively—reviewers note being informed about changes in care and medications—implying coordinated care practices and attention to keeping families updated.

    Facilities and community: The physical and social setting is described as small and homelike. Phrases like "feels like home," "little building," and "small community" appear across the summaries, pointing to an intimate environment rather than an institutional one. This scale often supports closer relationships between staff and residents and may contribute to the warm tone of the feedback.

    Activities and amenities: A specific amenity/activity that receives explicit praise is the patio time—called a "huge hit." This indicates that outdoor space and opportunities for residents to spend time outside are meaningful and well-received. Beyond the patio mention, there is no detailed information on the breadth of programmed activities or social offerings.

    Dining, management, and operational aspects: The reviews do not provide direct commentary on dining quality, staffing ratios, management responsiveness beyond clinical communication, cleanliness, or cost. The positive mention of being informed about care changes hints at competent communication channels between staff and families, but there is insufficient information to evaluate administrative practices, food service, or long-term operational consistency.

    Patterns, limitations, and context: The extracted summaries are uniformly favorable and emphasize human elements—staff warmth, respect, and a homelike atmosphere. There are no recorded complaints or areas of concern in the provided data. However, this is a limited sample of impressions focused on interpersonal experience and outdoor access. Because of the narrow scope, important operational areas (dining, medical outcomes beyond medication changes, staffing levels, regulatory performance) remain unaddressed and would require additional reviews or targeted questions to assess comprehensively.

    Bottom line: Based on the available review summaries, Correctionville Specialty Care appears to excel at delivering compassionate, person-centered care within a small, home-like setting, with effective communication about care and medication and valued outdoor patio time. The absence of negative remarks is notable but must be weighed against the limited and uniformly positive sample; further information would be needed to form a fuller evaluation of dining, management, and clinical performance beyond the communication aspects mentioned.

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    About Correctionville Specialty Care

    Correctionville Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care to its residents in Correctionville, Iowa. This community is licensed to accommodate up to 39 residents, ensuring an intimate and supportive environment where personalized attention is at the forefront of every service offered. The staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to meet the health and wellness needs of each individual, creating both a safe and nurturing setting for residents, as well as peace of mind for their families.

    Emphasizing a holistic approach to well-being, Correctionville Specialty Care offers a vibrant variety of daily programming designed to promote an active and engaging quality of life. Social and educational activities are featured as central components of life at the community, encouraging participation and interaction that support mental stimulation and increase engagement among residents. The care team believes that fostering meaningful connections and a sense of belonging are just as important as delivering expert medical and physical care. The goal is for each person to thrive in a true home-like setting, surrounded by comfort and companionship.

    The community caters to individuals requiring both long-term and short-term care, including those managing chronic diseases or debilitating medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s or heart disease. Specialized onsite rehabilitation therapy services are available, utilizing a variety of state-of-the-art approaches. Whether a resident needs short-term rehabilitation after an illness or surgery, or ongoing therapy to maintain mobility and functional independence, programs are tailored to each person’s specific needs and capabilities. The commitment to maximizing each resident’s health, independence, and quality of life is evident in every facet of care.

    With a dedicated team of more than 40 staff members, Correctionville Specialty Care invests in quality training and development, recognizing that the strength of their community comes from the collective compassion and skill of their team. The single-story brick building offers an inviting and accessible layout, surrounded by green lawns and peaceful natural elements. This serene environment further enhances the feeling of comfort and security for all who reside and visit.

    Correctionville Specialty Care stands as a welcoming community for residents from Woodbury County and surrounding areas. Through compassionate caregiving, continuous engagement opportunities, and individualized therapy plans, the care home fosters a place where every resident is supported to live with dignity, purpose, and joy.

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