Happy Siesta Health Care Center sits at 423 Roosevelt St in Remsen, Iowa, and operates as a non-profit with management by Cornerstone Senior Communities of Remsen since 2004, and you'll find 62 certified beds here with an average of 54 residents each day, so it never feels too crowded, and staffing is at about 3.63 nurse hours per resident per day which means staff are around to help, though the nurse turnover rate is pretty high at 49.1% which sometimes brings new faces into the mix, and the facility's inspection report from regulators lists four deficiencies, with recent complaints in April 2024 and July 2023 that were related to safety and supervision, showing that while staff aim to keep everyone safe, there have been issues where residents were put in harm's way, and at one point, the Center received a fine of $9,835 for an incident rated as "Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety." Happy Siesta offers a range of living options like senior apartments, short-term rentals, and private rooms, including a secured Alzheimer's Unit built especially for residents with dementia, where caregivers trained in dementia care are always around, and there's an open-concept area and secure exit doors to prevent wandering, plus a safe and enclosed outdoor courtyard. Residents get three meals a day, snacks, and special dietary needs are respected, while nursing help is available around the clock and included in the room rate, so help's always close for bathing, taking medicine, or daily activities.
This Center also gives access to therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy right on the premises, and amenities like a cozy pool, fitness center, common spaces, and beautician services can make daily life more comfortable, with Willoway Complex adding more choices for senior apartments and short-term rentals. There's an activity calendar full of things to do, from holiday parties to the unique Dreams Program that tries to bring moments of joy to residents, and trips off campus on a handicapped-accessible bus let residents stay connected to the community, while friends and family can join meal times and activities when they let staff know ahead. Happy Siesta supports long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, outpatient therapy, and it does try to make everybody feel at home, focusing on supporting independence and dignity as much as possible while keeping everyone's safety in mind. Based on 8 reviews, residents and families have given the Center a rating of 4.1, and the community supports memorials and donations for those who feel moved to help. Social activities, seasonal outings, and special events work to keep each day interesting, while staff are present round the clock to offer compassionate aid for different needs, so whether someone needs long-term care, memory care, or just a short stay after a hospital visit, Happy Siesta aims to provide a steady and supportive environment.
