Pricing ranges from
    $5,519 – 7,174/month

    Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Osceola

    334 N W View Dr, Osceola, IA, 50213
    3.4 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Neglectful care with occasional compassion

    My experience was mixed but mostly concerning. I saw residents left in the same clothes for days, irregular bathing/laundry, burned/ cold food, dirty rooms with cobwebs, chipped paint and dead bugs, privacy/safety breaches (staff entering locked rooms, locked door between memory care and assisted living), rude/abusive aides and limited emergency skills that led to multiple ER visits. A few staff were wonderful - nurse Kerri and director Michelle were responsive, staff helped personalize rooms, activities and small gestures were appreciated - but overall I cannot recommend this facility.

    Pricing

    $5,519+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,622+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $7,174+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • 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
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    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

    3.44 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.0
    • Staff

      2.6
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Attentive, caring staff reported by some families
    • Specific praise for nurse Kerri
    • Responsive director (Michelle) mentioned positively
    • Rooms can be customized to feel like home
    • Engaging activities and outings (including movie outings)
    • Thoughtful gestures after hospitalization (flowers, check-ins)
    • Some families describe a family-like atmosphere
    • Prompt response to small requests (e.g., TV provided quickly)
    • Fabulous meals noted by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Rude or abusive staff reported by multiple reviewers
    • Inconsistent staff behavior and care quality
    • An in-house nurse referenced negatively (nicknamed 'Ratchet' in reviews)
    • Food problems: burnt meals and food served not warm
    • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (cobwebs, dead bugs, chipped paint, missing trim)
    • Residents left in same clothes for days; irregular bathing and laundry
    • Lost clothing and laundry management problems
    • Privacy intrusions (staff entering locked rooms reported)
    • Locked door between memory care and assisted living raising access/privacy concerns
    • Safety and emergency preparedness concerns, including reported CPR limitations among staff
    • Multiple ER visits after admission reported by some families
    • Memory care described as more expensive
    • Perceived focus on family payment/insurance over resident needs
    • Negative recommendation from some reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed and polarized: multiple families praise specific staff members, responsiveness from management, and certain programming, while other reviewers report serious and recurring problems with care, cleanliness, and safety. The reviews reveal a facility with clear strengths in personalization and customer-facing gestures but with inconsistent execution across staff and operations.

    Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is variability in staff performance. Several reviewers describe staff as attentive, caring, and family-like; nurse Kerri and director Michelle receive explicit praise for responsiveness and hands-on involvement. At the same time, there are multiple reports of rude or abusive employees and at least one named in-house nurse who is criticized. This split suggests inconsistency in training, oversight, or culture across shifts or teams. Personal care lapses are repeatedly mentioned: residents allegedly left in the same clothes for days, bathing and laundry handled irregularly, and instances of lost clothing. Some reviewers also reported intrusive behavior such as staff entering locked rooms, which raises privacy and dignity concerns.

    Safety and medical concerns: Several reviews raise alarms about medical outcomes after admission, including multiple emergency room visits. Reviewers also mention limitations in emergency response capability — specifically reported CPR limitations among staff — which, when combined with accounts of ER transfers, points to concerns about clinical preparedness and staffing competencies. These are significant issues for prospective residents and families, particularly in a community that includes memory care residents with higher medical and supervision needs.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Multiple summaries cite facility maintenance and housekeeping problems: cobwebs, dead bugs, chipped paint, and missing trim are specifically noted. These issues create a perception of neglect and raise hygiene concerns. While some families appreciate personalized rooms and a home-like feel, the broader picture from reviews is of uneven facility upkeep that undermines the positive aspects.

    Dining: Dining impressions are inconsistent. Some reviewers describe the meals as fabulous and praise dining experiences, while others report food being burnt beyond recognition or served not warm. This split reinforces the pattern of variability — certain meals/shifts or dietary accommodations may be handled well at times, but reliability appears to be a problem.

    Activities and engagement: Activity programming is a clear area of strength for many reviewers. Engaging activities, movie outings, and regular social engagement are cited as positive components that contribute to a family-like atmosphere and resident well-being. Small gestures — such as bringing flowers or checking in after hospitalization and promptly accommodating requests like providing a TV — are appreciated and help balance some negative impressions.

    Management, communication, and cost concerns: Management responsiveness receives both praise and criticism. While some reviewers specifically commend director Michelle for being responsive, others feel the facility places too much emphasis on obtaining payment from family or on financial arrangements. Memory care being more expensive is noted, which is expected, but combined with reports of inconsistent care, it contributes to dissatisfaction for families who expect higher-cost memory care to mean consistently better oversight and safety.

    Notable patterns and overall assessment: The recurring pattern is inconsistency. Where the facility shines — attentive staff, personalized rooms, engaging activities, and thoughtful gestures — it can provide a positive, family-like environment. Where it falters — rude staff, inadequate hygiene, irregular personal care, safety/medical preparedness issues, and food inconsistencies — the consequences reported by families are serious (ER visits, privacy concerns, loss of clothing). Prospective families should weigh these mixed signals carefully: look for recent, specific information about staffing, emergency protocols (CPR/clinical oversight), laundry and hygiene procedures, and on-the-ground cleanliness before committing. The presence of praised individuals (named staff and director) is encouraging, but the frequency and severity of the negative reports indicate systemic issues that management would need to address to ensure reliable, safe, and dignified care for all residents.

    Location

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    About Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Osceola

    Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Osceola sits in a quiet spot about 23.5 miles from Winterset, Iowa, and has an 86-bed community all on one floor, so there aren't any stairs or elevators, which helps a lot with safety and easy movement. The building has private studio and suite layouts, letting folks have their own space and keep personal belongings close, and every apartment connects right to the common areas, so residents don't have to go far to join meals, activities, or visit with friends. The place offers two main types of help-assisted living and memory care-so seniors who want to stay independent but need support with things like dressing, bathing, or taking medicine get trained staff to help them whenever they need, and folks with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or other dementia get extra security and support through special programs and spaces like the Memory Care Common Area. Residents get three home-cooked meals a day and can take part in all sorts of structured activities, from social time to games and mental wellness programs, and there's a library, a salon, a dining room for shared meals, and even devotional services offsite for those who want them. The care staff includes licensed professionals who help with daily life, medicine, housekeeping, laundry, and health coordination, and someone is available at all hours thanks to the around-the-clock care team and a 24-hour call system. The building and grounds are secure so families don't have to worry, and seniors with higher care needs-like those with dementia-get personalized plans and extra attention, but everyone gets help that fits their situation, whether that's just a little or a lot. The atmosphere at Homestead of Osceola feels warm and home-like, and the team works to respect each resident's dignity, pride, and need for independence while making sure they're comfortable and safe. This community is part of the Midwest Health Family of Communities, and has a strong focus on quality of life for both assisted living residents and those with memory challenges, so folks can relax and enjoy life even if they need some support along the way.

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