Twin City Residential Home

    1 Holding Ln, Crystal City, MO, 63019
    3.0 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Rude staff, unsafe resident escapes

    I expected a home-like place and the residents seem well-fed, but my experience has been horrible. Staff are rude and often unaware-one resident escaped and wandered the neighborhood without shoes-and complaints have gone on for over two years; police have even been contacted.

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    3.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • home-like atmosphere
    • residents appear well-fed
    • home-like environment

    Cons

    • staff described as rude
    • staff unaware when a resident escaped
    • resident wandered neighborhood without shoes
    • ongoing complaints for over two years
    • police contacted about complaints
    • facility described as horrible

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the reviews is mixed but leans strongly negative because of repeated and serious safety and management concerns, even though reviewers note some positive aspects of the environment. Two consistent positive points appear in the summaries: multiple reviewers describe the setting as "home-like," and residents are described as being well-fed. These indicate that the facility may succeed at creating a domestic atmosphere and providing adequate meals. However, these positives are overshadowed by recurring reports of staff problems, supervision failures, and unresolved complaints.

    Care quality and resident safety emerge as the most significant themes. Reviewers report at least one incident in which a resident "escaped" and wandered the neighborhood without shoes, and staff were reportedly unaware of that escape. That specific example indicates a lapse in supervision and risk management for residents who may be prone to wandering or who require monitoring. Such an incident has direct implications for resident safety and suggests inadequate protocols or insufficient staffing levels to monitor residents effectively.

    Staff behavior and responsiveness are another prominent concern. Multiple summaries explicitly describe staff as "rude," and there is an implication of poor communication or lack of situational awareness (for example, not knowing a resident had left the home). These comments point to problems with staff training, culture, or management oversight. When combined with the safety incidents, descriptions of rude or inattentive staff increase the perceived severity of the facility’s shortcomings.

    Facility management and complaint history are notable negative patterns. Reviewers mention "ongoing complaints for over 2 years" and that the police have been contacted about complaints. This indicates persistent, unresolved issues rather than isolated incidents. The sustained nature of the complaints and involvement of law enforcement suggest systemic problems with how the facility addresses concerns, enforces standards, or communicates with families and authorities.

    Facilities and daily life have some positive notes: the repeated characterization of the environment as "home-like" suggests the physical setting and atmosphere may be comfortable or familiar, and the observation that residents are "well-fed" suggests meal services are adequate. However, no specific information about activities, medical care, medication management, or specialized programming is provided in these summaries, so no conclusion can be drawn about those areas.

    In summary, the reviews collectively paint a picture of a facility that may provide a comfortable, home-style environment and adequate meals but is undermined by serious and recurring concerns about supervision, staff conduct, and management responsiveness. The most urgent issues are safety-related (resident elopement/wandering without shoes) and the long-standing nature of complaints (more than two years, with police involvement). These patterns suggest that, despite some positives, the facility has significant operational and oversight deficiencies that prospective residents and families should investigate further before deciding on placement.

    Location

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    About Twin City Residential Home

    Twin City Residential Home sits in Crystal City, Missouri, and holds a license as a residential care facility under Missouri license #3763. The community has space for 26 to 100 residents, with 48 licensed beds in well-equipped studio units, 1-bedroom suites, and shared apartments, so folks find something for their needs. The facility offers assisted living, independent living, and retirement home care, all focused on seniors wanting a maintenance-free lifestyle with help as needed, like bathing, dressing, and medication management. The trained staff provide care for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's, non-ambulatory care, incontinence management, and specialized diabetic care, so families can feel some peace of mind with routine physician health checks, 24/7 awake staff, scheduled bathroom reminders, and fall prevention programs always going on.

    There's a dining hall where residents eat three nutritious meals every day, and staff provide snacks during the day. On-site services like laundry, housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and full home maintenance help keep things running, and the grounds include garden areas and courtyards for fresh air. Residents can relax with indoor and outdoor walking paths, movies, bingo nights, games, cards, arts and crafts, or join activity and exercise classes. The facility also has an exercise and fitness room, library and reading room, hair salon, massage therapy, and a space for devotional activities, since devotional services are also provided off-site. Folks can bring cats or dogs to live with them, and bathrooms are ADA-compliant for better safety and mobility.

    Family support meetings are available, and staff help manage medications, health routines, pharmacy services, and special diets for anyone with unique needs. The facility focuses on helping seniors stay active and social, with both on-site programs and off-site outings to nearby parks, cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, and healthcare offices. Emergency response is 24/7 for added safety, and staff offer advice and planning for care. Residents will find the facility situated by six places of worship, so devotional life and spiritual support are close. It doesn't accept Medicare as payment for services unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Twin City Residential Home has amenities like HD TVs, community parking, pet-friendly spaces, easy-to-read menus, and unique service plans, with ongoing wellness and activity programs to support comfort, safety, and independence.

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