Longhouse Care Center

    711 W 11th St #1-W, Spencer, IA 51301
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Clean compassionate staff and rehab

    I placed my dad here - clean facility with caring, compassionate staff across departments and strong rehab/long-term care. Chey and Lily were exceptional and family-friendly; I highly recommend it for extended stays.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.78·(9)

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • compassionate, family-friendly staff
    • staff praised by name (Chey, Lily)
    • clean, well-maintained building
    • longstanding positive reputation

    Cons

    • inconsistent personal-care routines
    • long response times to resident assistance requests
    • cleanliness and sanitation concerns in some areas
    • limited recreational programming and communal engagement
    • inconsistent staffing and operational reliability
    • gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a polarized view of Longhouse Care Center: several comments convey strong positive experiences tied to staff interactions and the facility environment, while other comments raise operational concerns that would be important for prospective families to assess further.

    Care and staff: Positive remarks emphasize compassionate, family-oriented staff and specific praise for named employees (Chey and Lily). These comments suggest that individual caregivers can form strong, supportive relationships with residents and families. Counterbalancing that, other feedback indicates inconsistent personal-care routines and extended wait times for assistance. The pattern suggests variability in day-to-day caregiving—some residents receive attentive support while others experience delayed responses. This variability could reflect staffing fluctuations, shift-level differences, or workflow challenges.

    Dining and activities: There is limited information about dining quality across the reviews. Activity-related comments lean toward a deficit: reviewers mentioned a lack of background music, television availability, and organized engagement. The facility appears to have opportunities to expand or better-publicize recreational and communal programming to improve resident stimulation and social interaction.

    Facilities and management: Several reviewers described the building as clean and family-friendly, indicating that common areas and the physical plant are generally well maintained. At the same time, there are sanitation and cleanliness concerns in some areas and in aspects of personal care, suggesting inconsistencies in housekeeping or personal-care delivery. Management-related patterns include delays in responding to clinical incidents and limited communication around serious events; one review referenced concerns following a resident's death. These observations point to potential gaps in incident-response protocols, family communication practices, and staffing reliability.

    Notable patterns and considerations: Feedback is mixed—strong interpersonal strengths at the staff level coexist with operational weaknesses that affect resident comfort and safety. Prospective families should seek specific, up-to-date information from the facility about staffing ratios, call-bell response times, personal-care schedules, activity programming, and protocols for clinical incidents and family notification. Visiting the unit during different shifts and speaking directly with families of current residents may help corroborate which aspects are consistent and which vary by time or unit.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

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    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Longhouse Care Center is located at 711 W 11th St #1-W, Spencer, IA, 51301.

    About Longhouse Care Center

    Longhouse Care Center sits in Spencer, IA, and provides a variety of care services for seniors who need help with daily activities, so you'll find assisted living, nursing home options, and even specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns, and the place tries to make things easier with personalized care plans for each resident. The center offers help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and moving around, and you'll see 24-hour supervision and non-ambulatory care, all while giving folks options for both short and long-term stays. The rooms come furnished and have telephones, and they let residents bring pets, which is nice for anyone who doesn't want to be apart from a furry companion. Meals are cooked every day, with choices for allergies, diabetes, and special diets, so everybody can eat safely, and meal service happens on a regular schedule. For social time, there are movie nights, walking paths, gardens, community activities, and devotional programs to meet spiritual needs, including both on-site and offsite activities for those who like to get out now and then, with transportation and parking made available too. Housecleaning and laundry get handled by staff, and the emergency alert system helps keep everybody safe. The building has communal areas for socializing, as well as congregation living options. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation are there for those coming from a hospital or needing recovery, and caregivers speak English with support for other languages as needed. Longhouse Care Center says they treat everyone like family and want residents to feel comfortable while staying independent as possible, focusing on well-being and a smooth transition whether going home or settling in for a longer stay.

    People often ask...

    Longhouse Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 711 W 11th St #1-W, Spencer, IA 51301.

    No, Longhouse Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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