Bywood East Health Care

    3427 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.5ยท14 reviews

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.50ยท(14)

    Overall rating

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

      2.4
    • Staff

      2.2
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring staff and personalized resident support
    • Comfortable, quiet rooms and attentive housekeeping
    • Good meals and responsive dietary adjustments
    • Individual activity visits for residents unable to attend groups
    • Coordination among nursing, aide, social work, activities, and maintenance staff
    • Helpful social work support

    Cons

    • Inconsistent hands-on care and medication administration
    • Inconsistent availability of hygiene supplies and medications
    • Pest-control concerns in resident and dining areas
    • Aging, outdated building and furnishings
    • Inconsistent staff communication and resident-centered responsiveness
    • Inconsistent food quality
    • Concerns about resource allocation and billing transparency

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a sharply mixed picture of care at Bywood East Health Care. Some family members described attentive, individualized support over extended stays, including staff who understood residentsโ€™ changing needs and helped maintain comfort. Other reviewers raised concerns about the consistency of hands-on care and medication administration, as well as access to basic supplies. One family member said they believed their brother was well cared for and expressed appreciation for the team after his passing.

    Staff experiences also differ. Positive feedback highlighted caring nurses and aides, along with coordination among housekeeping, social work, activities, and maintenance staff. Activities employees were praised for visiting a resident in her room when she could not attend group programs, and a social worker was described as helpful. In contrast, other comments raised concerns about communication tone and how residents are treated, suggesting that residentsโ€™ experiences may vary.

    Dining feedback was similarly mixed. One family reported good food and meals adjusted to meet changing dietary needs, while another expressed dissatisfaction with food quality. A separate comment described pest-control concerns around food, and other reviews raised broader concerns about pests in resident areas. The building was also described as outdated, though one family found their relativeโ€™s room comfortable, quiet, and clean.

    Comments about management and resources included concerns about access to supplies and medications, resource allocation, and payment practices. These concerns are not corroborated in detail across the reviews, while the positive account describes staff from several departments as attentive and informed. Overall, the reviews point to meaningful examples of personalized care alongside concerns about consistency, communication, medication practices, pest control, and the condition of the facility.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

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

    Location

    Bywood East Health Care is located at 3427 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418.

    About Bywood East Health Care

    Bywood East Health Care sits at 3427 Central Ave NE in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has served the local community since 1971, focusing mainly on helping residents with mental health conditions and personal care needs. This privately owned nursing facility can care for up to 95 residents and is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health, following all state and federal regulations. The staff includes Josiah Thao, the Nursing Home Administrator, Brook Stangler as Administrative Assistant, Debra Palme as Licensed Practical Nurse, along with housekeepers, nurses, aides, social workers, activities persons, and maintenance staff, all working together to know and support each resident. The facility provides round-the-clock nursing care, assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming, and care for both short-term and long-term stays, and tends to people who need help and supervision for just a limited time as well. There's a big focus on mental health, with counseling services and programs designed to support residents' social and cognitive needs, and the activities team runs regular events, games, and outings both in and outside the building. Residents get specialized care services on-site, like podiatry, ophthalmology, and audiology. Staff members pitch in with laundry and meals, with cooks who adjust food to fit changing diets and meals prepared using quality ingredients, and there's a barbershop, beauty salon, and spiritual services offered too. Rooms are comfortable, quiet, and kept clean, and staff members know to check on those who can't make it to group activities. Bywood East is close to a bus line on Central Avenue for easy visiting, and residents and families can read and share reviews about their experience on the community's website, though no online reviews are available yet. The facility connects families with senior living advisors for personalized guidance if they want it. The place has received awards for its care, activities, and friendly staff. Bywood East Health Care aims to be a safe and welcoming home where older adults who need ongoing support and supervision can live as comfortably and independently as possible.

    People often ask...

    Bywood East Health Care offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 3427 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418.

    No, Bywood East Health Care 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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