Park View Rehabilitation Center

    601 Park Ave, Sac City, IA, 50583
    4.0 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Attentive staff, improved but imperfect

    I'm grateful for Park View's attentive, friendly staff - excellent RNs, LPNs and aides who met our needs, communicated frequently with family, kept rooms clean, and often went the extra mile so my loved one smiled and quality of life improved. We had initial challenges: short-staffing sometimes, a few incompetent shifts, occasional odors, tiny shared rooms/overcrowding, slow emergency response and paperwork, and an overly strict single-visitor policy - plus high pricing. Management has stepped up and care has improved, but I'd recommend staying involved and visiting often.

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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

    4.00 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • exceptional nursing staff (RNs)
    • skilled LPNs and aides
    • high-quality clinical care
    • staff responsiveness
    • frequent family updates
    • staff go the extra mile
    • improved resident quality of life
    • teamwork among caregivers
    • friendly and attentive staff
    • room cleanliness
    • home-like environment
    • positive transition experiences

    Cons

    • short staffing
    • inconsistent or incompetent staff
    • feces odor reported
    • tiny shared rooms / overcrowding
    • slow emergency response
    • outrageous pricing
    • single-visitor policy
    • poor supervision
    • slow paperwork
    • management issues
    • initial adjustment challenges for some residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans positive about the quality of direct care and interpersonal aspects of Park View Rehabilitation Center while raising multiple operational and facility concerns. Many reviewers consistently praise the clinical team—RNs, LPNs, and aides—using words like "exceptional," "excellent," and "attentive." Reported strengths include staff responsiveness, frequent family communication, and caregivers who "go the extra mile." Several families explicitly note an improved quality of life for residents, gratitude toward staff, and effective teamwork. Room cleanliness and a home-like environment were also highlighted by multiple reviewers, and some families reported smooth transitions to Park View with no complaints.

    Care quality and staff behavior emerge as the strongest, most commonly cited positives. Reviewers differentiate between clinical competence and other operational problems: many single out individual nurses and aides as delivering high-quality, compassionate care, keeping families informed, and promptly addressing residents' needs. These comments suggest that on-shift caregiving and direct patient interactions are often strong, and that when staffing and supervision are functioning well, residents appear comfortable and families report satisfaction.

    Contrasting with the praise for caregivers, operational and facility issues appear frequently and are significant. Short staffing is a recurring theme, and several reviews indicate inconsistent staffing levels or reports of "incompetent staff" and "poor supervision." These concerns point to variability across shifts or personnel that can undermine otherwise good clinical care. Infrastructure and cleanliness concerns also appear: while room cleanliness is noted positively by some, others report tiny shared rooms and overcrowding and at least one review mentions a feces odor—an issue that raises infection-control and dignity concerns. Reviewers also mention slow emergency response times and slow paperwork, both of which reflect process and systems weaknesses that can impact safety and family trust.

    Management and policy are additional problem areas in the reviews. Several remarks target management responsiveness and workplace systems: slow administrative paperwork, supervisory gaps, and broader management issues are cited. Policy choices such as a single-visitor policy and what some call "outrageous pricing" have provoked dissatisfaction among families. The combination of pricing concerns with reports of overcrowding and short staffing suggests that reviewers expect better resourcing or transparency for the cost. Notably, some reviewers describe initial challenges that improved over time, indicating that onboarding and early communication may be a weak point but that corrective actions sometimes occur.

    Putting these patterns together, the overall picture is one of a facility with strong direct caregivers and many positive family experiences, tempered by operational shortcomings that create variability in resident experiences. Positive themes cluster around compassionate, skilled nursing care, active family communication, and a welcoming atmosphere when staffing and supervision are adequate. Negative themes cluster around staffing levels, facility capacity (small shared rooms/overcrowding), hygiene concerns in at least one report, emergency responsiveness, administrative delays, restrictive visitor policies, pricing, and management consistency.

    For prospective residents and families, the most important takeaway is to weigh both sets of signals. The reviews suggest Park View can deliver excellent hands-on care and meaningful improvements in residents' quality of life, but outcomes may depend on timing, specific staff on duty, and how management addresses the documented operational issues. Families should consider asking targeted questions about staffing ratios, supervision practices, emergency protocols, visitor policies, room configurations and sizes, cleanliness procedures, billing/pricing transparency, and how the facility handles paperwork and family communication during admission and transitions. Monitoring for consistency across shifts and follow-up on any early issues appears especially important given the pattern of "initial challenges" reported by several reviewers.

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    About Park View Rehabilitation Center

    Park View Rehabilitation Center is a well-regarded care facility known for providing top-quality rehabilitation services to its residents. The center offers a range of programs and therapies designed to help individuals recover and regain their independence after illness, injury, or surgery. With a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including skilled nurses, therapists, and caregivers, Park View Rehabilitation Center is committed to ensuring that each resident receives personalized care and attention tailored to their specific needs.

    At Park View Rehabilitation Center, residents can expect to receive comprehensive care in a warm and welcoming environment. The center offers a variety of amenities and services to make residents feel comfortable and supported during their stay. From nutritious meals prepared by experienced chefs to engaging activities and social events, Park View Rehabilitation Center strives to create a sense of community and belonging for all who call the facility home.

    In addition to rehabilitation services, Park View Rehabilitation Center also provides long-term care options for individuals who require ongoing assistance with daily activities. The center's skilled nursing staff is trained to provide round-the-clock care and support to residents with complex medical needs, ensuring that each individual receives the highest level of care possible. With a focus on dignity, respect, and compassion, Park View Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to helping residents live their best lives and achieve optimal health and wellness.

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