Copper Creek

    609 IA-150 N, West Union, IA, 52175
    3.3 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Quiet apartment but poor care

    I like the quiet, private hallway and my nicely furnished private apartment and the few helpful staff. But chronic staff shortages, poor communication, broken promises and management turnover have delayed promised memory care; meals are stingy-dry sandwiches with no condiments, unhealthy snacks, too much pasta and dessert and not enough cooked vegetables or fruit. I don't recommend this facility.

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    Amenities

    3.25 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Nice apartment
    • Helpful staff
    • Quiet environment
    • Private hallway
    • Private room
    • Generally pleasant facility appearance

    Cons

    • Poor communication from management
    • Broken promises
    • Frequent management changes
    • Delayed memory care services
    • Small or stingy meal portions
    • Dry sandwiches
    • Lack of condiments
    • Unhealthy snack options
    • Insufficient cooked vegetables
    • Overuse of pasta on menus
    • Too much dessert, not enough fruit
    • Staff shortages
    • Restrictive furnishings policy
    • Reviewer stated 'not recommended'

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is mixed-to-negative, with clear strengths around the physical living environment and individual staff members but significant operational and dining concerns that are affecting resident and family satisfaction. Multiple reviewers praise the apartments and the quiet, private nature of the living spaces — private hallways and private rooms are cited as strong points. Staff are described as helpful in some summaries, indicating positive personal interactions at the caregiver or frontline level.

    However, serious administrative and service delivery issues repeatedly surface. There are reports of poor communication, broken promises, and frequent management changes. These administrative problems have concrete consequences in at least one area explicitly mentioned: memory care has been delayed. The combination of shifting leadership, weak communication, and unmet expectations is causing frustration and has led at least one reviewer to explicitly advise against the community.

    Dining emerges as a distinct problem area. Multiple specific complaints relate to portion size and food quality (stingy meals, dry sandwiches) and to a lack of basic items (no condiments). Reviewers also note menu composition concerns: a desire for more cooked vegetables and fruit and less pasta and dessert. Unhealthy snack options are also mentioned. Taken together, these comments suggest systemic shortcomings in meal planning, variety, and execution that are important for resident health and satisfaction.

    Staffing issues are another recurring theme. Although staff are sometimes described as helpful, there is also an explicit note of staff shortages, which likely contributes to the other operational problems such as slower service, reduced meal quality, and difficulty maintaining consistent communication and follow-through. A restrictive furnishings policy is also mentioned, which may affect residents’ ability to personalize their living space and could be a point of friction for some families.

    There is limited information in these summaries about activities, clinical care quality beyond the delayed memory care note, or other amenities, so conclusions about those areas cannot be robustly drawn from the provided comments. The most prominent, consistent patterns are (1) attractive, private living spaces and some helpful staff members, and (2) significant concerns about management stability, communication, timeliness of specialized services (memory care), meal quality and variety, and staffing levels. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility’s appealing physical environment and instances of helpful staff against these operational and dining concerns, and they should seek specific, up-to-date answers from management about memory care timelines, staff-to-resident ratios, meal plans and quality controls, and the furnishings policy before deciding.

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    About Copper Creek

    Copper Creek is a senior living community in West Union, Iowa, located at 609 Highway 150 N. The place lets residents bring some pets and has options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. There are studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, along with companion suites. Every apartment has a private bathroom, a kitchenette, air conditioning, and individual controls for heat. Rent covers water and electric heat. Residents can choose in-house haircuts or barber services, and there's a full hair and nail salon open on Saturdays. Copper Creek accepts check payments, has free high-speed WiFi, cable TV, and local telephone service.

    The facility sits on five acres with manicured landscaping, raised garden beds, patios, and several community gardens where residents can join gardening groups. There's parking for guests and residents. Inside, there are common areas with TVs, a bistro dining area, a coffee bar with a barista, a recreation room, game room with cards, bingo, and other games, a billiard room, a public computer room, and a library. Residents listen to or join the musical group, take part in arts and crafts, and enjoy the "Color Outside the Lines" program, which includes puzzles, brain games, art, and music. Game nights and daily creative activities help residents stay active and social, and there's a musical group that comes together regularly. Activities cover social, cultural, educational, and spiritual themes, and chapel services and non-denominational religious services are offered in the on-site spiritual sanctuary.

    Meals are home-cooked, served three times daily in a restaurant-style dining room, with snacks available too. Residents can also choose community dining or spend time in the bistro for lighter options. Housekeeping is offered weekly, and staff washes linens and does dry cleaning. Each resident gets laundry done once a week, though extra services are available. Maintenance, water treatment, carpet cleaning, and floor care services add to the comfort.

    Assistance is always on hand for daily needs, with personal aides, medication administration, personal care and wellness services, and skilled nursing all provided in-house. A 24-hour awake staff watches the building, and residents have emergency pendants for added safety. There are full time care options for those recovering from surgery or needing long-term support, and respite care is available for short stays up to one month. Memory care supports adults with dementia or Alzheimer's, with two layout designs and staff trained for those special needs.

    Transportation is free and arranged regularly for shopping and appointments. Residents and guests have space to park. The facility's daily schedule runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and stays closed on weekends, though round-the-clock assistance remains for those who need it. The professional caregiving team at Copper Creek is trained to help residents maintain as much independence and dignity as possible, customizing support based on each person's needs. The community is licensed by the state, affiliated with the Iowa Health Care Association and Iowa Center for Assisted Living, and managed in the style of a family business, giving staff the flexibility to personalize care programs. The place tries to offer a supportive, comfortable, and respectful environment, welcoming seniors who can't or don't want to live on their own anymore. More details can be found on its website at www.traditionsofiowa.com.

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