Pleasant Manor Care Center sits at 413 North Broadway Street in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with room for up to 50 residents, and usually has around 49 living there at a time, which makes it a bit smaller than some places, so people tend to know each other. This facility's a for-profit corporation and takes both Medicare and Medicaid, which helps keep it open to folks with different needs and situations. Pleasant Manor provides skilled nursing care for long-term folks who need a good bit of help and for short-term residents coming off an illness or injury, and while the health inspection rating came out as a 2 with 6 health deficiencies and a score of 32 from the last check, the staffing got a higher score, sitting right around a 4 for most categories and a 5 for registered nurses, which means there's usually a registered nurse around to help, and certified nursing assistants give about 2.3 hours per resident per day, with another 0.87 for registered nurses and almost 0.7 from licensed practical nurses, so care's steady but not excessive.
The building doesn't sit inside a hospital and doesn't share an address with one, though it's sometimes in a medical area, but that doesn't always mean more medical resources on-site. There's a full sprinkler system where it's required and the place has been built to modern safety standards. There's a dedicated memory care wing for people who are dealing with Alzheimer's or other kinds of memory loss, and those areas include locked doors and extra safety steps like wander guards so residents don't get lost. Staff offer programs made just for people with Alzheimer's, including music, creative activities, daily schedules, and events like movies, fitness groups, and community nights, plus there's a garden area, a book room for those who like to read, and even a steam room and spa for a bit of comfort.
Nursing home care here covers both long and short-term needs, like help with bathing, dressing, getting around, and other daily activities, with extra help available for meals, medication, and transportation to doctors or religious services. There are three meals cooked on site each day, and menus can be adjusted for those with special diabetes or heart needs. Housekeeping and laundry come standard, and the place includes independent living options for more active seniors who want some help but still enjoy doing things for themselves.
When it comes to resident health, about 7% of residents have lost too much weight, 4% have had a urinary tract infection, and 8% saw some mobility issues, but nobody is confined to bed or a chair all day, and nearly all the residents have been vaccinated for flu and pneumonia. About 2% have urinary catheters, and 23% of low-risk folks have some incontinence. Staff use physical restraints for only 2%, and about 9% of the residents report feeling more anxious or depressed, while no residents marked as high risk developed pressure sores, and only 4% of low-risk folks had those sores show up. Pain is managed well, as none of the long-stay residents report moderate or severe pain, and only 6% find themselves needing significantly more help than before.
Pleasant Manor Care Center isn't fancy but keeps its grounds well-cared for, has spacious rooms, offers daily activities, and keeps things friendly with a resident council so people can speak up about their needs. It doesn't have multiple owners, and it isn't a continuing care retirement community or marked for special state focus, but it is recognized for its good care and programs, including awards for activities and staff friendliness. The place doesn't provide the newest or most luxurious amenities, but residents do get help when needed, a steady routine, and access to medical support, making it a practical choice for many older adults looking for a dependable senior living spot in Mount Pleasant.
