Mark Twain Manor

    11988 Mark Twain Ln, Bridgeton, MN, 63044
    2.8 · 25 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Chronic neglect unsafe staffing theft

    I placed a family member here and at first appreciated the therapy team, some loving nurses, good meals and daily activities. Over time I saw chronic neglect: unanswered call buttons, residents left soiled for long periods, missed vitals/meds that led to dehydration and hospital transfer, and broken promises from management. The building was often dirty, staff were frequently indifferent or dishonest, belongings went missing (I suspected theft), and leadership was unresponsive - staffing levels felt unsafe. A few caregivers went above and beyond, but systemic problems and potential safety/licensing concerns make me unable to recommend this facility for long-term care.

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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
    • 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)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    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

    2.84 · 25 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.4
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and dedicated staff reported by some reviewers
    • Effective physical and occupational therapy (notably staff named Darryl and Robbie)
    • Documented mobility and independence improvements for some residents
    • Certain nurses and caregivers described as attentive and loving
    • Engaging activities offered (UNO, Halloween party, nail painting)
    • Some reviewers report good/pretty good dining and attentive meal service
    • Family-inclusive communication and transparency in a few accounts
    • Cleanliness and attractive appearance reported by some residents
    • Several reviewers highly recommend facility and felt at ease placing loved ones
    • Therapy outcomes led to long-term stays for satisfied residents

    Cons

    • Extremely poor staff responsiveness to call lights and requests
    • Residents left soiled for extended periods (hours) and delayed diaper changes
    • Call bells unanswered or out of reach; response times reported 20–50+ minutes
    • Alleged abuse and rough handling leading to bruising and injury
    • Medication management failures: delayed orders, blood sugar not managed
    • Vital signs not consistently checked; dehydration and infections reported
    • Staff inattentiveness and distraction (phone use, personal conversations, laughing)
    • Perceived staff dishonesty, indifference, and neglect of residents
    • Facility cleanliness concerns and unhygienic conditions (empty bottles, dirty areas)
    • Allegations of theft (money, personal items, clothing, prescription drugs) and police reports
    • Laundry problems: missing or damaged clothing (specific report: missing t-shirt and 3 sweat pants)
    • Alleged staff misconduct including drug use and nursing license concerns
    • Management and administration unresponsive or unavailable (DON/ADON, social worker issues)
    • Short staffing and low nurse-to-patient ratio compromising care
    • Inconsistent dining quality and lack of AC in dining room
    • Perception that facility prioritizes money/staff over resident safety and care
    • Reports calling for inspections and possible facility remodel or closure
    • Mixed quality: high variability in care depending on staff or shift

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is highly mixed but leans toward serious concerns about basic resident care, safety, and management consistency. A substantial number of reviewers describe alarmingly poor responsiveness: call buttons unanswered or out of reach, response times commonly reported in the 20–50+ minute range, and instances where residents were left soiled for an hour or longer. Several accounts describe neglectful practices such as delayed diaper changes, vitals not being checked, unmanaged blood sugar, delayed medication orders, dehydration, and infections—issues that point to lapses in routine medical and personal care.

    Several reviewers allege active maltreatment and misconduct. These allegations range from rough handling and bruising to suspected theft of money, clothing, and prescription drugs. Specific reports include missing clothing (for example, a t-shirt and three sweat pants), empty bottles in bathrooms, staff laughing during care, and staff distracted by personal phone use or personal conversations. Some reviewers explicitly called for regulatory attention (unannounced inspections) and indicated they had filed police reports. These serious claims, combined with reports of possible drug use and nursing license issues, create a pattern of safety and trust concerns that many families found unacceptable.

    That said, the facility is not uniformly described negatively. Multiple reviewers praise individual staff members and departments: some nurses and caregivers are called compassionate, loving, and top-notch. Therapy services receive strong positive mentions, with specific therapists (Darryl and Robbie) credited for effective rehabilitation that led to improved mobility and independence for patients. Several reviewers were pleased with activity programming (UNO, holiday parties, nail painting), found the dining food to be pretty good, and reported that the building can be clean and attractive. There are accounts of family-inclusive communication and transparency from staff in certain cases, and a minority of reviewers highly recommend the facility and felt comfortable choosing it for long-term care.

    A recurring theme explaining the variability in care is staffing and management. Many negative reports explicitly cite short staffing, low nurse-to-patient ratios, and disengaged or unavailable leadership (DON/ADON and administration not responsive). Staff shortages are often invoked to explain delayed responses, minimal care provision, and apparent prioritization of tasks. Conversely, when staffing and leadership appear engaged, reviewers note better outcomes and more attentive care. Several reviews also allege that management may prioritize staffing or financial considerations over resident care, describing the facility as money-focused or overcharging while failing to ensure safe, consistent clinical oversight.

    Facility operations and environment receive mixed feedback. Concerns include poor cleanliness in some areas, hygiene lapses (empty bottles in bathrooms), dining-room comfort issues such as no air conditioning, and inconsistent housekeeping and laundry practices resulting in missing or damaged clothing. However, other reviewers describe the environment as clean and report positive social activities and celebrations that improved resident morale.

    In summary, the reviews reveal a polarized picture: pockets of high-quality, compassionate care—especially in therapy—coexist with numerous and severe complaints about neglect, safety lapses, theft, and managerial unresponsiveness. The most frequently cited and consequential problems are delayed responses to call lights, poor basic hygiene care, medication and medical management issues, allegations of abuse and theft, and inconsistent leadership and staffing. Families considering this facility should weigh reports of excellent individualized care against repeated accounts of systemic failures; the variability suggests outcomes may strongly depend on staffing levels, specific staff on duty, and management engagement during a resident's stay.

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    About Mark Twain Manor

    Mark Twain Manor sits in Bridgeton, MO, offering 120 beds for seniors who need different levels of care, with spaces and staff for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, and they've got a team including a Chief Medical Officer and clinical leaders who watch over care standards and health. Residents get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, moving from beds or chairs, taking medicine, and even laundry and cleaning, and the staff covers 12 to 16 hours of direct nursing care each day, with a 24-hour call system and supervision for safety or emergencies. There are private rooms with beds, chairs, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, phones, tubs or wheelchair accessible showers, and kitchenettes, plus community spots like a dining room, activity and game rooms, a movie theater, a library, a fitness room, and quiet gardens or outdoor paths for walks or sitting outside when the weather's decent. A professional chef leads meal preparation with restaurant-style dining, serving those with allergies, diabetes, or other diet needs, and staff can deliver meals to rooms if needed.

    They organize daily activities for socializing and recreation, and there are special programs for music, games, arts and crafts, movie nights, and even resident-planned events, all of which bring the people together, and they do offer spiritual, intergenerational, and religious services, too. The facility arranges transportation for medical appointments and other outings, and folks get the support of in-house services like dental, eye care, podiatry, hearing exams, lab work, x-rays, and rehab with speech, occupational, and physical therapy staff. Families get help with moving in or navigating changes in health, and there's respite care for short-stays as well as full-time living options. Mark Twain Manor has a secure and supportive environment, focusing on ongoing wellness by following up-to-date health guidance and offering mental health programs, and for seniors with memory loss, there are secure areas, special programs, and round-the-clock supervision. Residents can choose furnished rooms and enjoy housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, and there's a beauty salon and wellness center for self-care, plus community or resident-run transportation and parking for convenience. The Manor aims to keep life simple and comfortable for seniors, with enough support and choices to match individual needs.

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