Winterset Care Center North

Winterset Care Center North sits in Winterset, Iowa, and people know it as QHC Winterset North, LLC, too, and you'll find a full-service skilled nursing home here that gives a wide range of care, whether folks need assisted living, intermediate or skilled nursing, adult day care, or even more specialized things like restorative therapies, respite stays, or hospice when it's needed, and they have a secure CCDI unit for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, which is important. Residents get help with daily tasks, bathing, dressing, and moving around if they need it, and there's medication management and mental wellness programs alongside all this, plus 12-16 hour nursing support each day, 24-hour supervision, incontinence, diabetic and non-ambulatory care, with staff people always available through a 24-hour call system, so you know help is close at hand. Meals come prepared and served restaurant-style, with options for special diets, and rooms come furnished and cozy, with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning for those hot Iowa summers, cable TV, and Wi-Fi to keep connected, which a lot of people appreciate these days. Folks can use transportation services arranged either by the staff or through local resources, and there are plenty of common areas-a beauty salon, a computer room, a dining area, fitness and gaming rooms, a garden, outdoor spots, a little library, wellness center, and community spaces big enough for group gatherings or quiet visiting. There's always something going on: scheduled daily activities, resident-run and community-sponsored events, planned day trips, devotional gatherings, and even offsite outings for a change of pace. They provide massage therapy, and offer both healthcare staffing and various therapy services, which makes recovering or managing health a bit easier. The staff here get noticed for their quality and dedication, and volunteers help out quite a bit as well. For those looking for directions, there's an online map, although you'll need to drive to get here. Winterset Care Center North received the 2010 Governor's Award for excellence in nursing home care, so folks know it has a history of commitment to care and integrity, and it's built around supporting people so they can be as comfortable and active as possible within a safe, caring environment.