Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation

    2000 Pasadena Dr, Dubuque, IA, 52001
    4.4 · 51 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Compassionate care, inconsistent and unsafe

    I have mixed feelings. I saw compassionate, friendly staff, good food, excellent rehab and a neat, welcoming lobby that made my relative feel at home, but I also witnessed serious understaffing and care lapses - ignored call lights, residents left on toilets or in soiled clothes, dirty rooms/odors, nonworking AC, and rude or unresponsive management at times. Tech/security and timely communication helped some families but confused others, and there are troubling financing/abuse concerns to probe. If you get attentive staff, it's great; inconsistency and safety issues kept me from fully recommending it.

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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

    4.43 · 51 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, friendly and family-focused staff
    • Helpful admissions and responsive communication
    • Excellent rehab and physical therapy services
    • Clean rooms with daily cleaning reported by some residents
    • Good food; some residents experienced weight gain
    • Welcoming, neat and attractive lobby and grounds
    • Strong security, safety and health measures reported by several reviewers
    • Personalized care and long-term resident satisfaction
    • Quick response to call lights in some cases
    • Supportive social work and case management noted

    Cons

    • Understaffing and short-handed shifts
    • Reports of resident neglect (left on toilet, left in soiled clothing)
    • Allegations and reports of dependent adult abuse
    • Inconsistent and sometimes poor personal care (not shaved, dirty clothes)
    • Ignored call lights and delayed responses in some instances
    • Dehydration risk and incidents of residents found on the floor
    • Dirty rooms, bad odors and soiled/soaked bedding reported
    • Nonfunctional air conditioning in some areas
    • Old building, small rooms, and lack of common areas
    • Touchscreen/facial-recognition registration inaccessible to non-tech users
    • Lack of nearby staff to assist with registration and first-time visitor confusion
    • Rude staff or management reported by some reviewers
    • Inconsistent management/checkout and administrative procedures
    • Quarantine, financing and insurance-related concerns
    • Legal/neglect concerns mentioned by some family members

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly mixed and polarized: many reviewers praise the staff, rehabilitation services, cleanliness in certain areas, and the welcoming lobby and grounds, while a significant subset report serious care-quality and safety concerns tied to understaffing and alleged neglect or abuse. The facility appears capable of providing excellent therapy and compassionate, family-style care in many cases, but recurring operational and staffing issues create considerable variability in resident outcomes and family experiences.

    Care quality and resident wellbeing are the most divisive themes. Positive accounts describe attentive nursing, strong rehab/physical therapy, daily room cleaning, good meals, and measurable resident improvement (for example, a family member noting weight gain). Conversely, severe negative incidents are reported: residents left on the toilet for 30 minutes to an hour, residents left in soiled clothing for up to two hours, dehydration risk, and residents found on the floor. Several reviews mention dirty rooms, bad odors, soiled bedding, and lapses in basic grooming (not shaved, wearing old shirts). These serious allegations — including dependent adult abuse reports and family members considering legal action — indicate that while good care happens, there are notable and concerning failures that directly affect resident safety and dignity.

    Staffing and staff behavior are another core pattern. Many reviewers repeatedly praise staff as compassionate, warm-hearted, and family-oriented; individual staff and social work names (e.g., Michelle, Cassandra) are singled out for exceptional support and timely communication. Positive reports emphasize helpful admissions processes, quick responses to call lights, and staff who 'treat residents like family.' However, several reviews report understaffing and being short-handed, which is linked to ignored call lights, delayed assistance, and inconsistent personal care. Some family members report rude or unhelpful staff and management, suggesting variability across shifts, units, or personnel. This inconsistency implies that resident experience may depend heavily on staffing levels and which caregivers are on duty.

    Facility and amenities are described with a mix of praise and concern. The lobby and exterior grounds receive many compliments for being neat, cozy, and inviting. At the same time, the building is described as older with small rooms and limited common areas, and there are issues reported such as nonfunctional air conditioning in parts of the facility. These physical limitations may affect resident comfort and the perception of quality, especially when combined with any cleanliness or odor problems noted by some families.

    Dining, activities and social services earn generally positive remarks. Food is described as mostly good and some residents showed clinical improvement (weight gain). Social workers and certain staff provide reassurance, guidance, and timely responses; volunteers and family-focused programs are mentioned positively. These services appear to contribute to strong experiences for many long-term residents who report feeling at home, safe, and well-cared-for.

    Administration, technology and safety processes show both strengths and weaknesses. Several reviewers praise the admissions process, clear communication about room readiness, and strong security measures. At the same time, the facility’s implementation of a touchscreen/facial-recognition registration device raises accessibility issues: non-tech-savvy visitors may lack nearby staff assistance and first-time users can miss registration. Administrative inconsistencies are also mentioned — unclear checkout procedures, quarantine and financing concerns, and reports of management being rude or unresponsive in some cases.

    In summary, Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation appears to provide very good care for many residents, with notable strengths in staff compassion, rehab services, cleanliness in some units, and a welcoming environment. However, substantial and recurring complaints about understaffing, inconsistent basic care, alleged neglect and abuse, and occasional administrative or facility shortcomings point to systemic vulnerabilities. These patterns suggest that prospective residents and families should seek specific, recent, and verifiable information about staffing levels, incident history, unit-by-unit care records, visitation and registration procedures, and any corrective actions the facility has implemented. Where possible, in-person tours during different shifts, conversations with current families, and direct questions about staffing ratios, incident reporting, and maintenance plans (e.g., air conditioning) will help families weigh the facility’s clear strengths against the serious concerns raised by other reviewers.

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    About Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation

    Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation sits at 2000 Pasadena Dr in Dubuque, Iowa, and serves seniors with many different care needs, whether they need long-term help, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, or even hospice, palliative, and respite care, and there you'll find a team of trained, friendly staff who focus on helping residents keep as much independence as possible and try their best to match care to each person's exact needs, which means some people get help dressing, bathing, grooming, using the bathroom, laundry, and even dry cleaning, while others get medical support with things like wound care, medication help, and regular nurse and podiatry visits. The place also offers full rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so people recovering from illness or injury can improve their strength and skills, and if someone needs a short stay, maybe to give a family caregiver a break, they offer respite care too, while for those needing constant medical supervision, staff provide 24-hour care and advanced health management, making sure nobody falls through the cracks.

    Inside Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation, the rooms and shared spaces feel much like home because there are kitchens or kitchenettes, a dining room, washers and dryers, cable TV, and WiFi, plus a salon and barber shop, a fitness center, game and activity rooms, guest parking, and safety features like handicap access and sprinkler systems, and the staff also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, so residents can focus on enjoying themselves or staying healthy. Meal services include both nutritional guidance and meal planning, and everyone gets three meals a day, while different social, educational, and health programs help encourage friendships and keep the mind and body active, whether through arts and crafts, wellness activities, or special events. The place welcomes people who have long-term care insurance, and it's part of the Iowa Health Care Association network, which helps keep the standards high, and the staff at Ennoble are known to be family oriented, taking a compassionate approach and helping residents find the right care setting for their own needs, and because of their dedication, the community has received a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 36 reviews.

    Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation is a privately owned facility listed under nursing homes and home healthcare services, and it stands out for its wide range of programs, hands-on care with personal assistants, and a warm, community-like atmosphere where group activities and socialization are encouraged, and though office hours aren't posted to the public and they're not accepting new patients at this time, anyone can still look at information about the facility using the "Care Finder" tool on their website, which gets updated every month, and though most staff speak English, the community tries to create an environment that's as inclusive, safe, and homelike as possible for all who live there.

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