Shady Oaks Healthcare

    335 Business Route 63, Thayer, MO, 65791
    3.1 · 13 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Neglectful understaffed facility caused harm

    I saw some homey touches and genuinely caring staff, but I would not recommend this facility. Chronic understaffing, high turnover, rude/defensive management, poor/inconsistent meals, and a persistent urine odor led to care lapses - I found my mother on a bare mattress in a diaper with her feeding tube improperly positioned. Access was often restricted, and after a transfer my mother died. Despite a few wonderful employees, the systemic problems mean I would not return.

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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

    • 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 (medical)
    • 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

    3.08 · 13 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.4
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      3.1

    Pros

    • Caring, loving staff reported in some reviews
    • Knowledgeable nursing staff noted by some families
    • Clean facility reported by some reviewers
    • Odor-free environment reported by some families
    • Homelike, comforting atmosphere ("grandparents' house" description)
    • Homemade treats/activities mentioned (donuts, rollie pollies)
    • Adequate staffing reported in some accounts
    • Wonderful staff described in positive reviews

    Cons

    • Allegations of neglect and clinical lapses
    • New or unclear nursing staff competence
    • Patient found on mattress without bedding
    • Inadequate incontinence care (patients left in diapers)
    • Improper management of feeding tube (not elevated)
    • Restricted access to residents by staff
    • Reported death after transfer from facility
    • Critiques of care during COVID-19
    • Old, outdated building/facility concerns
    • Extremely poor staff turnover
    • Understaffed and overworked personnel
    • Very poor meal quality
    • Inconsistent and problematic mealtimes
    • Persistent urine odor reported in some reviews
    • Rude or defensive response from main office/management
    • Conflicting/mixed reports leading to inconsistent impressions
    • Specific food issues cited (bad milk, hamburger without meat)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews is highly mixed and polarized: several accounts describe a caring, clean, and homelike facility with attentive, knowledgeable staff, while multiple other reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, understaffing, poor nutrition, and management responsiveness. This divergence suggests either inconsistent quality over time or variability between units/shifts within the facility. Prospective families should be aware that experiences appear to range from very positive to deeply problematic.

    Care quality: Some reviewers explicitly praise the staff as caring, loving, and knowledgeable, indicating that residents experienced compassionate support and competent nursing in those instances. However, several troubling clinical lapses are reported: one account describes a new nurse who was "unable/unclear," another describes a patient found on a mattress with no bedding, reports of residents left in diapers, and a feeding tube not properly elevated. There is also an allegation of a death following transfer from the facility. Multiple reviews criticize the facility's handling of care during the COVID-19 period. These negative reports point to potential issues in clinical oversight, training, and safety practices.

    Staffing and management: A recurring negative theme is staffing instability — reviewers mention extremely poor staff turnover, being understaffed, and staff who are overworked. These conditions can contribute directly to the clinical lapses and inconsistent care described. Contrastingly, other reviews report "adequate" staffing and praise the staff's knowledge and compassion. Management responsiveness is also questioned in some negative reviews; one complaint describes the main office as rude and defensive. There are additional concerns about restricted access to residents by staff, which is an important red flag for family involvement and transparency.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Reviews also conflict on physical conditions. Several negative reviews describe the facility as old and outdated with pervasive urine odor and cleanliness problems, whereas other reviews explicitly state the building is extremely clean and odor-free. This suggests either inconsistent housekeeping standards across time or locations, or highly subjective perceptions among reviewers. The report of a resident found on a mattress without bedding also raises concerns about day-to-day resident room maintenance and attention to basic needs.

    Dining and activities: Dining receives particularly mixed feedback. Multiple reviews complain about very poor meal quality, inconsistent mealtimes, specific issues like bad milk and a hamburger served without meat, and an overall dreadful dining experience. In stark contrast, some positive comments highlight homemade donuts, "rolliepollies," and a cozy, homey mealtime atmosphere that contributed to a "grandparents' house" feel. This again points to variability: some shifts/units may provide thoughtful, homelike food and activities while others fail to meet basic nutrition and mealtime standards.

    Patterns and notable concerns: The most significant patterns are (1) polarized reports of staff competence and facility cleanliness, (2) multiple specific clinical safety concerns (feeding tube positioning, residents left without bedding or in soiled garments), (3) consistent negative commentary about staffing instability and turnover, and (4) problematic dining quality and consistency. Negative management interactions and restricted visitor access compound these concerns and may hinder family oversight or remediation.

    Conclusion: The reviews paint a fragmented picture. There are clearly positive experiences where residents received compassionate, clean, and attentive care in a homelike environment, but there are also serious, specific allegations of neglect, clinical errors, poor infection/COVID response, and systemic staffing and nutrition failures. Because of these contradictions, prospective families should treat the facility as one with potentially uneven quality — it's advisable to conduct in-person visits across multiple days and shifts, ask for staffing ratios and training details, review recent inspection reports, inquire about COVID-era policies and any incidents of harm, observe mealtime service, and speak directly with families of current residents to gauge consistency before making placement decisions.

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    About Shady Oaks Healthcare

    Shady Oaks Healthcare Center is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, around-the-clock care in an environment that prioritizes comfort and quality. The center’s mission is to continually provide specialized comfort, focusing on person-centered care where each resident is treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. At Shady Oaks Healthcare Center, the well-being of residents is the top priority, ensuring that individualized needs are met through attentive and skilled support.

    Residents at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center benefit from friendly and well-trained personnel who are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. The team includes experts in various therapies such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy, all provided on-site to support residents’ rehabilitation and overall wellbeing. The staff goes the extra mile to assist residents in maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle, helping them get to where they need to be, when they need to be there.

    In addition to daily care, Shady Oaks Healthcare Center offers a range of professional services to address the diverse needs of its residents. This includes on-site medication management and assessment, laboratory services for medical testing, and specialized programs designed to appeal to each individual. Vision services are available on the premises to support ocular health and independence. Nutrition is carefully considered with custom programs tailored to dietary needs and personal preferences, ensuring that residents enjoy meals that are both wholesome and satisfying.

    The atmosphere at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center reflects a commitment to enhancing the lives of every resident. Social activities and programs are designed to foster engagement, connection, and joy. Through a combination of professional healthcare, compassionate support, and a vibrant community atmosphere, Shady Oaks Healthcare Center stands out as a place where residents can thrive and families can feel confident in the quality of their loved one’s care.

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