Happy Siesta Health Care Center

    423 Roosevelt St, Remsen, IA, 51050
    4.6 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Caring staff, clean, home-like community

    I'm very satisfied with this community. The staff are caring, communicative, and attentive - nursing, activities, kitchen, and maintenance work together and keep me updated - the older building is clean and well-kept with a renovated lounge, engaging activities (bingo), a strong memory-care unit, and a warm, home-like atmosphere.

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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

    4.64 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate and respectful staff
    • Attentive nursing staff
    • Effective and communicative director
    • Engaging activities calendar
    • Memory care unit provides excellent care
    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Clean and well-kept facility
    • Helpful kitchen crew
    • Capable maintenance team
    • Simple and friendly check-in/processes
    • Staff work well together/team-oriented
    • Regular family updates about resident well-being
    • Lounge area renovation
    • Residents described as friendly and sweet
    • High overall resident and family satisfaction

    Cons

    • Older facility (though well-kept)
    • Resident participation in activities is sometimes uncertain/varies

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Happy Siesta Health Care Center is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on the quality and compassion of the staff and the level of care provided. Multiple reviewers highlight attentive nursing and memory care that has helped residents adjust and remain happy. Staff are described as kind, thoughtful, upbeat, and respectful — attributes that reviewers consistently associate with good resident outcomes and family peace of mind.

    Care quality and clinical support are among the most praised aspects. The memory care unit is singled out for excellent care, and families note that staff keep them informed about their loved ones’ well-being. Reviewers describe nursing staff as attentive and communicative, and several comments point to residents being happy and adjusted under the facility’s care. These specifics indicate strong day-to-day clinical attention and good transitions for residents entering the community.

    Staffing and management receive frequent positive mentions. The director is described as effective and communicative, and reviewers note that staff members collaborate well and work together smoothly. This team-oriented culture extends across departments: maintenance is considered capable, the kitchen crew is helpful, and the activities staff provide an organized calendar. The facility’s check-in and administrative processes are characterized as simple and friendly, contributing to an overall impression of efficient, caring management.

    Facilities are described as clean and well-kept, with at least one noted improvement — a renovated lounge area — that enhances common spaces. At the same time, the building is referred to as older; however, reviewers generally balance that by noting it is maintained well. The net message is that while the property may not be new, upkeep and targeted renovations make it comfortable and home-like for residents.

    Social and recreational programming appears organized and active. An activities calendar, including events such as bingo, is in place and reviewers appreciate the opportunity and structure these activities provide. That said, several summaries also indicate that resident participation in activities can be uneven or uncertain. This suggests that while programming exists and is engaging for some, there may be variability in uptake depending on residents’ preferences, mobility, cognitive status, or scheduling — a common dynamic in senior living communities.

    Dining and ancillary services receive positive but less extensive mention; the kitchen crew is called helpful, reinforcing a sense of reliable support services. Maintenance and cleanliness are consistently noted as strengths, contributing to the described home-like atmosphere. Reviewers also emphasize interpersonal community qualities — residents are described as "super sweet" and the overall ambiance as "wonderful," which supports the impression of a warm social environment.

    In summary, the dominant themes are high-quality, compassionate care; strong, communicative leadership; competent support services (kitchen, maintenance); and a clean, home-like environment. The main concerns are limited and specific: the facility is older in age (though well-maintained and partially renovated) and activity participation among residents may vary. For prospective residents and families, the reviews suggest Happy Siesta is a well-run, family-oriented community with particular strengths in nursing/memory care and staff collaboration. If engagement in social activities is a priority, visitors may want to ask for specifics on activity participation rates and accommodations to ensure a good fit for a given resident’s interests and abilities.

    Location

    Map showing location of Happy Siesta Health Care Center

    About Happy Siesta Health Care Center

    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.

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