English Valley Care Center

    150 W Washington St, North English, IA, 52316
    5.0 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Excellent staff, spotless facility, fast

    I'm very impressed - the staff are excellent and attentive, the facility is spotless, and recent updates have made everything run even faster; an amazing place.

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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

    5.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Excellent staff
    • Very clean environment
    • Improved/faster performance after update
    • Positive overall atmosphere

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews provided are uniformly positive, emphasizing staff quality and facility cleanliness. Short, repetitive praise such as "excellent staff," "great staff," and "amazing place" indicates consistently favorable impressions from reviewers. There are no explicitly negative comments in the sample, and the overall tone is strongly approving.

    Staff and care quality: The dominant theme is staff performance. Multiple mentions of "excellent" and "great" staff suggest that reviewers perceive the personnel as competent, friendly, and supportive. While the reviews do not include specific clinical details (such as medication management, nurse responsiveness, or therapy outcomes), the repeated praise of staff implies positive interpersonal interactions and a high level of caregiver responsiveness. Because the reviews are brief and non-specific, definitive statements about clinical quality should be made cautiously; the available evidence supports strong satisfaction with staff behavior and service orientation rather than detailed clinical evaluation.

    Facilities and cleanliness: "Very clean environment" is explicitly called out, indicating that housekeeping, sanitation, and general facility upkeep are areas of strength. This suggests attention to hygiene and maintenance, which can be important for resident comfort and infection control. There is no further information about room size, furnishings, outdoor spaces, safety features, or accessibility, so assessment of the broader physical environment is limited to cleanliness and general presentation.

    Operations and responsiveness: One review notes "faster performance after update," which likely refers to improved operational efficiency following some change (for example, an administrative process, scheduling system, or facility update). The exact nature of the update is unclear, but the comment signals an observable improvement in service speed or responsiveness. This points to management attention to process improvement and a positive outcome as perceived by at least one reviewer.

    Areas not addressed and limitations: The reviews do not mention dining quality, activities and programming, social engagement, clinical outcomes, pricing or value, management communication, or family involvement. The absence of commentary in these categories means they cannot be evaluated from the provided data. Additionally, the review set is very small and composed of short summaries; conclusions should be treated as preliminary. Positive themes (staff, cleanliness, operational improvements) are clear in this limited sample, but broader claims about overall quality of care and resident life require more comprehensive feedback.

    Overall assessment: Based on the available summaries, English Valley Care Center is perceived positively for its staff and cleanliness, with at least one report of improved operational performance following an update. There are no reported negatives in the provided reviews. Given the limited and concise nature of the feedback, prospective families or residents should view these points as encouraging signals but seek additional, more detailed reviews or direct observation to evaluate dining, activities, clinical care, and management practices more thoroughly.

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    About English Valley Care Center

    English Valley Care Center in North English, Iowa, offers several levels of care with skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living services, and you'll find licensed nurses like RNs, LPNs, and CNAs on staff around the clock to help with whatever you might need, including common things like daily medications, baths, dressing, or more complex health needs like diabetic care and incontinence management, all within a safe environment where the staff keeps an eye out for everyone. The center has private, semi-private, and suite accommodations, and people can join organized resident groups or take part in daily activities, both on-site or even offsite, plus some enjoy gardening or using the picnic backyard, and you'll see staff making sure laundry, housecleaning, and meals are all taken care of, which many find helps things feel pretty home-like.

    Medical and support services hit a wide range and you can expect services from physician extenders, regular wellness checks, dental care, podiatric services, pharmacy access, and mental health care, with weekly support coming from physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists for anyone needing those therapies, and there's also help from social workers as people's needs shift, because care plans are made just for each resident by a team of nursing and social work professionals after a functional assessment. The center has 60 certified beds, though 44 are staffed beds, and regular inspections show low health deficiencies-just one was noted at the last visit-plus all required areas have automatic sprinkler systems for safety, and you'll see safety and accessibility features throughout the building.

    Amenities like utilities in rent, indoor and outdoor common areas, devotional activities, and plenty of chances for residents and their families to be involved through councils help life stay social, while Valley View Assisted Living, which is part of the same community, offers extra support for those who are more independent but might still need help now and then, with services like respite care available too. Nurse staffing keeps up above expectations, with RN coverage getting the highest possible score-people get about 3.3 nurse hours a day, plus a little over an hour per day from RNs, which is more than expected-and the facility holds high scores in quality, overall rating, and health inspections. The place accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and the team says they aim to keep costs down while holding up service quality.

    Special programs, memory care, and a mix of therapy services help meet changing needs, and you'll notice accessible living, clear wellness activities, and an effort to build a supportive, caring community that values both health care and quality of daily life.

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