AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Clean, compassionate, engaging, safe home

    I live here and I highly recommend it - the staff are kind and compassionate, the place is clean with a serene, inclusive atmosphere, and the activities (arts & crafts, games, theater room, weekly outings) keep me engaged. Occupational therapy, meds administration, housekeeping and laundry are reliable, and amenities are convenient. It's a safe, welcoming home, though fees can stretch a limited budget.

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    4.33 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff and caregivers
    • Clean facility
    • Engaging activities (arts and crafts, games)
    • Theater room
    • Occupational therapy
    • Housekeeping services
    • Laundry service
    • Medication administration
    • Weekly outings and scheduled activities
    • Serene, peaceful ambiance
    • Inclusive and accepting community
    • Convenient amenities
    • Fair pricing (reported by some reviewers)
    • Safe, reliable housing (roof over head)
    • Positive family visits and strong recommendations

    Cons

    • Room sharing
    • Perception of high cost or paying more than expected
    • Perception that fees consume residents' funds
    • Limited personal budget remaining for residents
    • Not much to do outside or limited outdoor activities
    • Mental health support described as only 'okay' or limited

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Quinlan Home is predominantly positive, with repeated praise for the staff, cleanliness, programming, and overall environment. Reviewers consistently describe the staff and caregivers as friendly, compassionate, and respectful, which contributes strongly to residents and visitors feeling comfortable and grateful. Several comments explicitly highlight that family visits are enjoyable and that reviewers would recommend the home, indicating a high level of satisfaction with interpersonal care and daily interactions.

    Care quality and staffing: Multiple reviews single out caregivers as compassionate and kind, and medication administration is mentioned as a handled service, suggesting clinical or routine care needs are being met. Occupational therapy is available, which shows attention to rehabilitation and functional support. One reviewer noted mental health as 'ok,' which suggests mental health services may be adequate but not a standout strength. Overall, clinical and personal care seem reliable and are a major positive theme, though there may be room to strengthen mental health programming for residents who need it.

    Facilities and amenities: The facility is described as clean and possessing a serene, peaceful ambiance. Amenities cited include a theater room and convenient on-site services like laundry and housekeeping. The presence of regular weekly outings and a range of activities (arts and crafts, games, theater) indicates an active social program that keeps residents engaged. Reviewers also appreciate practical supports such as medication administration and occupational therapy, and some explicitly mentioned fair pricing and the reassurance of 'a roof over the head,' emphasizing the facility's role in providing secure, dependable housing.

    Activities and social environment: Activities are a clear strength — arts and crafts, games, theater use, and weekly outings are all mentioned, and the community is described as inclusive and accepting of people from diverse backgrounds. This combination of programming and a welcoming social environment supports socialization and dignity for residents. The positive descriptions of ambience and inclusivity point to a setting where residents feel respected and included.

    Costs, financial concerns, and management impressions: A notable pattern among the reviews is mixed feedback on cost and finances. While some reviewers describe the pricing as fair, others express concern that they are paying more than they should and use strong language implying that fees consume residents' funds or leave very limited budgets for other needs. These comments suggest perceived financial strain for some families or residents and raise potential questions about value-for-money, billing clarity, or affordability for those on limited incomes. There is not detailed information about billing practices or management responses in the summaries, but the recurring financial concern is a significant theme that management should address through transparent communication and possible financial counseling for residents.

    Gaps and notable absences: Reviews do not provide much direct information about dining quality, specific medical outcomes, staffing ratios, or management responsiveness beyond financial perceptions. Outside activities appear limited for some residents, with at least one comment that there is 'not much left to do outside,' which could reflect either resident mobility/financial limits or limited off-site programming. Mental health supports are described as merely 'ok,' indicating potential room for improvement in behavioral health or counseling services.

    Conclusion: Quinlan Home shows strong positives in staff compassion, cleanliness, a peaceful atmosphere, active programming, and practical onsite services such as laundry, housekeeping, and medication administration. Families and residents report enjoyable visits and some even strongly recommend the community. The primary concerns center on room sharing, perceived cost/financial strain, limited disposable budget for residents, and the perception that outdoor or off-site activities are limited. Management attention to financial transparency, alternative rooming options or clearer communication about shared rooms, and enhancements to mental health and outdoor programming would address the main negative themes reflected in these reviews.

    Location

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    About Quinlan Home

    Quinlan Home sits in St. Paul, Minnesota, and folks say it's got a calm and peaceful feeling throughout the place, so you'll find a quiet atmosphere there. The community can fit 58 people in assisted living units, with choices like studios, shared apartments, or one-bedroom suites, and there's things like a barber and beauty shop, walking paths, a garden, and a library for everyone living there to use. Meals get cooked by a chef and watched over by a dietitian, with options for special diets if you need them, and most days you'll get three home-cooked meals along with help during mealtime if required. Housekeeping, laundry, and routine health checks are done by staff so residents can focus on other things. Quinlan Home covers several types of care such as assisted living, independent living, residential care home, memory care, skilled nursing, and recovery care after surgery, so if a resident's needs change, they won't need to move far. There are physicians, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts on hand for specialized clinics and mental health support, and there's a therapy staff that focuses on things like occupational therapy and helping everyone keep active. The staff makes sure bathing, medication, and day-to-day help is there when you need it, plus there's emergency response all day and night.

    For entertainment and getting together, Quinlan Home puts on social and educational programs, has a theater room, and offers organized activities for arts and crafts, board games, and music, and residents enjoy garden time and outings too. There's a health room, hot tub, sauna, fitness and music programs, pet therapy, and a community kitchen where folks can participate or just sit and watch. If someone needs memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, the place has tailored support and person-centered programs in that area, and caregivers seem known for being kind and understanding. The community offers help with getting to doctor visits, shopping, and faith services, and they try to make sure people feel at home and able to join in as much or as little as they want. Quinlan Home runs under Executive Director David Reynolds and keeps things organized through a review system verified by staff and community experts, with verified reviews available on SeniorAdvisor.com, currently showing a 5.0-star rating. They don't post prices up front, and they're not BBB accredited, but families can get guidance on long-term care decisions if they ask for it. Most people notice that the environment stays warm and friendly and that staff support independence while offering help when it's really needed, so residents find the right balance as they settle in.

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