Klein Center

    1307 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care and excellent therapy

    I'm very pleased with the compassionate, family-focused staff who kept us informed and provided attentive care for my mother. The facility is spotless and new with beautiful private rooms, lovely grounds and a home-like atmosphere; the food is fantastic with individualized breakfasts and plenty of choices. The therapy team is excellent - strong rehab/PT for short-term recovery and solid options for longer stays - I'd recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    3.20·(15)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Strong short-term rehabilitation and therapy program
    • Attentive, compassionate caregiving staff
    • High-quality, appealing meals with individualized breakfast service
    • Private, well-appointed resident rooms
    • Well-maintained, modern interiors and attractive grounds
    • Home-like atmosphere with social and recreational activities
    • Staff who keep families informed about resident status

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and employee turnover
    • Financial cutbacks affecting staffing and service availability
    • Inconsistent responsiveness to family and clinician communications
    • Sanitation and housekeeping lapses in some units
    • Limited meal variety and menu flexibility
    • Reduction of planned activities and program hours
    • Medication-management and clinical-prioritization concerns
    • Admission policy creating a higher-acuity resident mix
    • Workplace-culture and human-resources management concerns
    • Equipment maintenance and supply-availability issues

    Summary of reviews

    Review content presents a bifurcated picture of the Klein Center. On the positive side, families and former residents frequently describe a modern, attractive building with private rooms, pleasant grounds, and well-presented food. The facility is noted for a strong short-term rehabilitation and physical-therapy program, and many accounts describe skilled therapists and effective rehab outcomes. Numerous reviewers also highlight individual staff members as attentive, compassionate, and communicative, and some families say staff keep them well informed about their relative’s care.

    Care and staffing observations are mixed. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate direct care and strong therapy teams, while negative accounts raise operational concerns: inconsistent staffing levels, employee reductions, and morale issues that reviewers link to changes in service quality. Several comments point to delays in responding to resident needs or to family and physician inquiries; this pattern manifests as inconsistent responsiveness rather than a uniformly poor level of attention. There are also statements expressing concerns about medication management and clinical prioritization for residents with complex needs.

    Dining and activities show a similar contrast. Many reviewers praise the food quality and individualized meal service, but others describe limited menu variety and meal-style choices that feel repetitive. Some families noted recent reductions to activities programming and hours, which affects engagement opportunities for residents. Therapy and rehab services are commonly cited as a strength, particularly for short-term stays, but there is concern that institutional priorities may favor rehab admissions and that the resident acuity mix has increased as a result.

    Facility maintenance and housekeeping receive mixed feedback. The environment is often described as clean, modern, and well kept, with attractive common areas and walkways. Countervailing comments cite sanitation and housekeeping lapses in certain units, inconsistent room-cleaning practices, and equipment-maintenance problems (for example, unavailable or malfunctioning mobility aids). These issues are described as intermittent but significant when they occur.

    Management, administration, and workplace culture are recurring themes. Several reviewers describe poor communication or unresponsiveness from administrative staff and clinicians, and others raise concerns about HR practices, favoritism, and retaliation that have affected staff morale. Financial cutbacks and staffing reductions are frequently connected to these management concerns and to perceived declines in service consistency.

    Overall, the Klein Center appears to offer strong rehabilitation services, a comfortable physical environment, and many compassionate caregivers. At the same time, reviewers identify facility-level operational weaknesses — particularly around staffing stability, housekeeping consistency, menu variety, equipment maintenance, and administrative communication — that have impacted some residents’ experiences. Prospective residents and families may find it useful to ask targeted questions about current staffing ratios, recent turnover, activity schedules, meal planning, equipment availability, and the facility’s process for family and physician communication before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    Klein Center is located at 1307 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA, 52655.

    About Klein Center

    Great River Klein Center is a thoughtfully designed nursing home that provides comprehensive care for people in the advanced stages of life, as well as for those who find themselves needing increased assistance with daily living. Built in 2013, the 127,000 square-foot facility is beautifully situated in West Burlington and is conceived as a community within a community. The Klein Center is divided into distinct households based on care needs, each featuring 16 private rooms along with shared amenities such as an activity kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and parlor. Each household is named after local landmarks, with resident input guiding the selection of names like Apple Tree Lane, Blackhawk Boulevard, Cascade Falls, Cobblestone Hill, Heritage Hill, Madison Avenue, Mississippi Boulevard, River Junction, Starrs Hollow, and Stony Hollow Hideaway. This creates a sense of familiarity and belonging for the elders who live there.

    The Klein Center strives to enrich the lives of its residents by offering a wide range of activities and programs that meet social, spiritual, and recreational needs. Residents have opportunities to participate in regular holiday celebrations and seasonal events such as Autumn Fest and ice cream socials. Monthly gatherings like birthday parties and special meals bring residents, families, and friends together, fostering a vibrant community. Activities encouraging mobility and cognitive engagement are a daily part of life, and sensory activities are specially designed to stimulate residents who are living with dementia. Specialized households like Cobblestone Hill and Stony Hollow Hideaway are dedicated to memory care, providing a safe environment, especially for those in the middle stages of dementia, allowing residents to retain as much independence as possible while ensuring their safety.

    Rooms at the Klein Center are comfortably furnished with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and armoire, and residents are encouraged to bring familiar items like a favorite chair, television, computer, or artwork to make their new space feel like home. The facility is mindful of safety, advising against the use of rugs, rocking chairs, and other items that may create tripping hazards. Each private bathroom includes a walk-in shower, safety lighting, and bright fixtures to enhance accessibility. Rooms are also equipped with telephone and computer jacks, as well as cable television hookups, making it easy to stay connected.

    To ensure that residents' financial needs are met, interest-bearing accounts can be opened for incidental expenses such as hair care, newspapers, and other personal items. A beauty shop located in the Town Center offers services from independent stylists, and payment can be conveniently managed through residents' accounts. Each household features its own laundry room, with both staff and family having access to laundry facilities. The facility’s library, located near the entrance, provides access to books, audiobooks, and magazines, and daily newspaper delivery is available for those who wish to subscribe.

    The Klein Center values meaningful activities and offers a variety of regularly scheduled programs, including games, exercise classes, religious services, and visiting animal programs. Residents enjoy special events such as senior prom, happy hours, educational programs, intergenerational and multicultural activities, and outings to local attractions like baseball games or Christmas light displays. Klein University Learning Circles give residents a voice, allowing them to regularly meet with household coordinators and Social Services to discuss ideas for improvement and share feedback on what is working well.

    Spiritual well-being is supported by a non-denominational chaplain who addresses the spiritual, emotional, and religious needs of residents. Regular chapel services led by local clergy are held on Tuesday afternoons, and weekly and monthly communion services cater to various faith traditions. A Roman Catholic rosary is prayed every Friday, led by volunteers, and Mass is offered monthly. Volunteers play an important role at the Klein Center, helping residents with technology, escorting them to activities and therapy sessions, assisting in the coffee shop and gift shop, and providing companionship.

    The process for moving into the Klein Center requires an application and an admission order from a primary-care physician, along with supporting documents such as advance directives, a recent physical exam, medication list, and copies of medical insurance cards. A preadmission assessment is conducted to ensure that the Klein Center can meet both the prospective resident’s needs and their family’s expectations. Elders receive bills depending on the services they require, which might include fees for durable medical equipment and pharmacy services. The Center accepts Medicaid (Title 19), private pay, and long-term care insurance, making its services accessible to a wide range of residents.

    At the heart of Great River Klein Center is a commitment to fostering comfort, dignity, and independence. Residents are encouraged to personalize their environment, participate in vibrant community life, and engage in programs that maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The goal is to create a supportive, home-like setting where elders are empowered to live fully and with joy.

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    Klein Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1307 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655.

    No, Klein 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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