Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park

    1511 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA, 70506
    3.2 · 19 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Compassionate staff, severe administrative failures

    I've had a mixed experience. Danika, Josh and the therapy crew were compassionate, attentive, and helped my aunt rehab - staff knew residents by name and gave timely COVID updates, which brought comfort and peace of mind. But nurses were often unavailable, hold times were long, some staff were rude, Medicaid filings mishandled, and there was a sudden eviction/rejection without explanation - because of these serious administrative and treatment failures I cannot recommend the facility overall.

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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

    3.21 · 19 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive staff
    • Staff know residents by name
    • Strong staff–resident relationships
    • Compassionate and involved therapy department
    • Timely family updates (including during COVID-19)
    • Effective rehabilitation and motivation to restore mobility
    • Specific staff recognized for excellent care (Danika; Josh and crew)
    • Family-like atmosphere and peace of mind for many families
    • Facility and amenities viewed positively
    • Willingness to address problems and improve after complaints

    Cons

    • Staff unavailability and long phone hold times
    • Reports of rude or negative staff behavior
    • Medication administration failures (allegations of not giving meds)
    • Medicaid filing incompetence and administrative errors
    • Short-notice evictions and opaque rejection policies
    • Inconsistent care quality across different residents
    • Serious allegations of poor treatment of vulnerable residents
    • Mixed and sometimes poor communication/management transparency
    • Some reviewers completely dissatisfied (0-star experiences)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans positive with several emphatic endorsements balanced by a number of serious criticisms. Many reviewers praise the hands-on caregiving, close personal attention, and therapeutic support residents receive. Commonly cited strengths include staff who know residents by name, compassionate bedside manner, and a therapy department focused on restoring function and mobility. Multiple reviewers singled out individual employees for exceptional care — Danika and "Josh and the crew" are explicitly named as delivering five-star service and motivating residents in rehabilitation. Families frequently reported that staff provided timely updates, particularly during COVID-19, which contributed to a sense of comfort and peace of mind for relatives.

    Care quality and daily interactions emerge as the strongest and most consistent positive theme. Comments describe residents as content, cared for, and treated with affection; some families explicitly recommended the facility because of the love and attention their relatives received. The therapy team is noted as actively involved in restoring levels of function, and multiple accounts describe measurable rehabilitation progress and motivation to walk. Several reviewers described the facility atmosphere as family-like and reassuring, and a number of comments praised the facility and amenities as good decisions for their loved ones.

    However, there are significant and recurring negative themes that must be weighed heavily. Some reviews describe serious service and administrative problems: medication administration failures (including allegations that medications were not being given), nurse unavailability with long phone hold times, and examples of Medicaid filing incompetence. There are also troubling reports of rude or dismissive staff behavior, short-notice evictions, and rejection policies applied without clear explanation. A few reviewers used very strong language to characterize treatment of vulnerable residents as poor, with at least one reviewer assigning a 0-star assessment. These issues point to inconsistent service quality and pockets of dysfunction in administrative processes or staff conduct.

    Communication and management receive mixed scores. On the positive side, reviewers appreciated timely updates during the pandemic and follow-through from some named staff who calmed family concerns and provided reassurance. On the negative side, other families experienced poor responsiveness, opaque explanations for adverse actions (eviction/rejection), and long delays reaching nursing staff by phone. There are indications that management may respond to complaints in some cases — reviewers mentioned apologies and attempts to improve after problems were raised — but the presence of multiple severe complaints suggests that corrective actions are not uniformly effective or visible to all families.

    Facilities and nonclinical offerings (dining, activities, etc.) are not widely described in these summaries. What is mentioned about the physical environment is generally positive — reviewers cite the facility and amenities as good — but there is limited detail about meals, social programming, or recreational activities. Therefore, conclusions about the nonclinical quality of life offerings are necessarily limited by the absence of specific feedback in the supplied reviews.

    In summary, Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park receives strong praise for individualized caregiving, a hands-on therapy program, and staff who form warm, personal relationships with residents. These strengths lead many families to feel secure and satisfied with the care provided. At the same time, there are several significant and recurring operational concerns — medication management, administrative competence (including Medicaid paperwork), staff availability/responsiveness, and instances of rude or harsh treatment — that create a clear risk for prospective residents and their families. If you are considering this facility, it would be prudent to verify current practices and resolutions around medication administration, staff coverage and call responsiveness, eviction/rejection policies, and how management handles complaints. Ask to speak with nursing leadership about medication protocols and staffing ratios, request recent inspection or compliance records, seek references from current families, and observe staff–resident interactions during a visit to get a fuller picture of consistency and reliability.

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    About Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park

    Magnolia Estates in Lafayette is dedicated to providing exceptional care and comfort for its residents, guided by a strong commitment to meeting the emotional, social, and cultural needs of both residents and their families. The staff at Magnolia Estates understand that healing and quality of life are closely connected, so every effort is made to ensure a welcoming environment that focuses equally on both recovery and overall well-being. Whether individuals are in need of individualized short-term rehabilitation or looking for a long-term care solution, Magnolia Estates designs customized health care plans that prioritize the unique requirements of each resident.

    Within its residential facilities, Magnolia Estates offers round-the-clock skilled nursing care in an inviting, home-like setting. The surroundings are carefully maintained to create a warm atmosphere, featuring cozy living areas where residents can relax, a spacious and charming dining room that encourages community and connection, and special amenities like an on-site beauty and barber shop. One standout feature is the beautiful chapel, offering a serene space for spiritual reflection and services. Residents are encouraged to participate in a vibrant community life, with weekly activities that include religious services, exercise classes, performances, and outings designed to nurture social bonds and overall happiness.

    Rehabilitation at Magnolia Estates centers around the individual, utilizing highly sophisticated equipment and the expertise of skilled, compassionate therapists. The main objective is always to achieve the best possible outcomes, focusing on improved function and increased independence. Every aspect of the rehabilitation program is tailored to support residents in making meaningful progress. The dedication to nurturing both body and spirit is evident throughout Magnolia Estates, where staff come together with a shared goal of advancing excellence in health care services and enhancing optimal nursing care. The result is a place where every resident receives thoughtful, personalized attention and where the simple comforts of home blend seamlessly with professional health support.

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