AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Caring staff but management failures

    I expected a meaningful, home-like experience and the staff largely deliver - caring, smiling, hands-on people, good staff-to-resident ratio, lots of activities, and real improvements in residents' health and happiness. Still, my overall experience was negative because management priorities undermined care and staff often had to override policies to put residents first. If you can afford it, the caregivers are excellent, but systemic management issues left me unable to fully recommend it.

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    Amenities

    4.60 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive staff
    • High staff-to-resident ratio
    • Home-like, non-institutional environment
    • Wide range of services and activities
    • Supportive assistance with daily living
    • Active, engaged residents who are busy and smiling
    • Positive health outcomes and improved well-being
    • Comfortable indoor climate
    • Admission for residents who meet criteria and are financially qualified

    Cons

    • At least one report of a negative overall experience
    • Staff influence appears to override formal management principles

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is strongly positive, with multiple consistent endorsements of the staff, level of care, and the environment. Reviewers repeatedly describe the facility as a "great place" to live and emphasize that staff are caring, put residents' needs first, and deliver what some call the "best care." Several comments indicate residents experience improvements in health and wellbeing, and express happiness and gratitude. The most common themes are resident-centered care, a supportive day-to-day living environment, and an active resident life.

    Care quality and staffing are prominent strengths. Reviews cite a good staff-to-resident ratio and repeatedly call out the staff as wonderful, caring, and attentive. Multiple summaries explicitly link staff behavior to positive outcomes such as improved health, happiness, and gratitude among residents. The language used in several summaries — for example, "best care," "staff caring," and "puts residents' needs first" — points to consistently high interpersonal care quality and responsiveness to resident needs.

    The physical and social environment is described as home-like rather than institutional, which is noted as an important benefit. Reviewers emphasize that the facility does not feel like an institution, contributing to residents' comfort and quality of life. One short, specific note that the facility is "cool inside" suggests a comfortable indoor climate. Social engagement and activities are also highlighted: summaries mention many options for services and activities, and that residents are busy and smiling. This combination of a non-institutional setting plus plentiful programming supports both physical and social well-being for residents.

    Services and daily living support are consistently framed as strengths. Summaries refer to a variety of options for services and activities, and explicit mention that the home is "supportive for daily living" indicates the staff meet routine care needs effectively. The net impression is of a community that provides both assistance and autonomy: residents are engaged in activities while receiving the help they need.

    There are a couple of notable concerns and patterns to be aware of. One review summary states a "negative overall experience," which stands in contrast to the majority of positive comments and indicates there may be occasional dissatisfaction or inconsistency in residents' experiences. Another review raises a governance concern: "staff influence overrides management principles." That phrase suggests potential issues with organizational control, role boundaries, or adherence to formal policies. While the bulk of reviews praise staff behavior, this comment could indicate isolated problems with leadership, policy enforcement, or staff-management alignment that might affect care consistency or administrative responsiveness.

    Admission and financial barriers appear implicitly present: reviewers note that fit-for-residence criteria are met and that residents are financially qualified. This suggests the community operates with selection criteria that include financial qualification and suitability, which can be positive for matching resident needs but may limit access for some prospective residents. Several thematic gaps are also evident in the available summaries: there is no specific discussion of dining quality, cost transparency, staff turnover, clinical oversight details, or formal complaint resolution processes. These areas are not criticized, but they are not evaluated either, so prospective families may want to seek additional, specific information on those topics.

    In summary, the aggregated reviews portray The Leach Home as a largely positive, resident-centered community with strong, caring staff; a home-like atmosphere; active programming; and supportive daily living services. The main risks indicated are occasional negative experiences and at least one comment suggesting staff influence may occasionally supersede management principles, which could reflect inconsistency or governance issues. Prospective residents and families should weigh the broadly positive reports about care and environment while asking targeted questions about leadership, policy enforcement, and any past negative incidents to get a fuller picture of consistency and administrative practices.

    Location

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    About The Leach Home

    The Leach Home sits at 714 N. 4th St. in Wahpeton, North Dakota, and has offered basic care services in a warm, home-like setting since 1965, and with 39 basic care beds there are private rooms and choices for private or shared baths, so each resident can have some personal space, with the building having individually controlled heating and air conditioning to keep folks comfortable, and all the utilities are included-things like basic cable TV and Wi-Fi are already taken care of, so residents don't have to worry about those bills. The staff is licensed and on duty 24 hours a day and can help with health needs like diabetic care, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care, and there's a consulting dietician to help people keep healthy, plus, the kitchen makes three home-cooked, family-style meals a day, always with three snacks, and special diets are available if needed. The memory care unit is set up for residents needing extra safety, with secured outdoor areas and Wander Guard Bracelets for those who might be at risk of wandering, and the staff offers individualized care in these cases.

    You'll see plenty of things to do, since there are daily planned activities, a billiard area with a pool table and games, and lots of indoor and outdoor common spaces to sit or visit, and there's a full calendar with things going on every day, plus weekly Protestant and Catholic services, with offsite activities happening too-bi-weekly shopping trips are arranged with the handicapped-accessible van, and that van also takes folks to medical appointments. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided regularly, so residents don't have to fuss with those chores, and for personal care, the on-site beauty and barber shop is open to everyone.

    The Leach Home welcomes residents for both longer stays and short-term stays, including after surgery when someone just needs a little extra help getting back on their feet, and respite care is available if a caregiver needs a break. An emergency call system is always up and running to help people feel secure. The staff is known for being kind and helpful, and there's always someone available, day or night.

    Residents can take part in activities meant to keep them active, engaged, and social, and the large screen TV is there for movie nights or group watching. Some folks choose to spend time in the secured outside sitting areas, relaxing or visiting, while others prefer indoor spaces that are easy to get around in, whether using a wheelchair or walker. Special attention goes to making the place accessible, and the facility uses English for communication. There's a strong sense of community, with basic care and memory care services, but no nursing facility beds or assisted living beds-so the focus stays on basic care, memory care, and respite or short-term help. The Leach Home has been a steady place in Wahpeton for many years, offering professional care in a simple, homelike setting.

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