Bridge Haven Memory Care

    1701 Research Park Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047
    3.3 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      1.0

      Undertrained staff, poor care, unsafe

      Some staff were pleasant and accommodating, but I can't recommend this place. I saw poor medication practices, unsafe care, and residents left soiled-staff seemed caring but clearly undertrained and often unsupervised (including underage aides). Communication and management are poor-management seemed more focused on vacations-and common areas and the dining room are cramped with wheelchair mobility concerns. I tried to schedule a visit and couldn't.

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      3.33 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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      • Care

        2.0
      • Staff

        2.5
      • Meals

        2.0
      • Amenities

        2.0
      • Value

        1.0

      Pros

      • Some staff are nice and pleasant
      • Several staff seem to genuinely care
      • Certain employees described as wonderful to work with
      • Staff accommodating and understanding

      Cons

      • Inadequate staff training
      • Poor medication administration practices
      • Patient safety concerns
      • Poor communication
      • Management perceived as disengaged/focused on vacations
      • Unsupervised aides
      • Underage or inexperienced staff caring for residents
      • Residents left soiled
      • Small activity areas
      • Tight/cramped dining area
      • Wheelchair mobility concerns
      • Difficulty scheduling visits

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans negative because of several serious operational and safety concerns. Multiple reviewers describe systemic problems affecting care quality — notably inadequate staff training, poor medication practices, and patient safety issues. At the same time, reviewers consistently note that individual employees can be pleasant, caring, and accommodating; this creates a contrast between the competency and compassion of some staff members and broader organizational failures.

      Care quality is the dominant concern. Reviewers specifically report poor medication practices and inadequate patient safety measures. There are mentions of residents being left soiled and aides being unsupervised, which are direct indicators of lapses in basic daily care and oversight. Additional troubling reports include underage or otherwise inexperienced staff assigned to resident care. These items point to both staffing quality and supervision/management problems rather than isolated interpersonal issues.

      Staff and culture show a split picture. On the positive side, multiple comments emphasize that some staff are "nice," "pleasant," and "seem to care," and a few reviewers described staff as "wonderful to work with," "accommodating," and "understanding." These remarks suggest pockets of good practice and individual staff members who are doing their best. However, these positive interpersonal reports are undermined by criticisms about poor communication and a perception that management is disengaged or prioritizes staff vacations over operational oversight. The combination of caring front-line workers and perceived managerial neglect suggests uneven leadership, inconsistent enforcement of protocols, and inadequate training programs.

      Facilities and daily living aspects receive focused critique. The facility is described as having small activity areas and a tight dining area, which may reduce opportunities for comfortable socialization and therapeutic programming. Wheelchair mobility concerns are also noted, implying that physical layout, spacing, or equipment may not adequately support residents with mobility needs. These constraints can negatively impact resident quality of life and the ability of staff to provide timely, dignified care.

      Operational issues such as scheduling and communication also emerged. One reviewer specifically noted difficulty scheduling a visit, and more generally there are complaints of poor communication from the facility. When combined with reports of unsupervised aides and management being perceived as preoccupied with vacations, these operational complaints form a pattern of inadequate administrative systems and responsiveness.

      Taken together, the reviews indicate that while Bridge Haven Memory Care has individual employees who demonstrate compassion and helpfulness, there are recurring and serious concerns about training, medication handling, resident hygiene and safety, supervision of aides, and facility suitability for mobility needs. The pattern is not uniformly negative — there are positives around individual staff behavior — but the safety- and operations-related issues reported are significant and consistent enough to warrant attention. Reviewers’ comments suggest the facility would benefit from improved staff training and supervision, stronger medication and hygiene protocols, clearer communication practices, and reassessment of physical spaces to better accommodate activities and wheelchair mobility.

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      About Bridge Haven Memory Care

      Bridge Haven Memory Care sits just above Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas, in a spot that feels quiet and friendly, with flower gardens, walking paths, and family-style private homes where people gather for daily meals, activities, and conversation. Residents' rooms have private baths, framed family photos, and festive decorations, and some even have cable TV and wheelchair accessible showers, with the homes built to reduce confusion and make things less stressful for folks with memory challenges.

      Bridge Haven specializes in caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's, offering memory care, assisted living, and independent living under one community. The board of directors listens to what residents want, adjusting activities and meals to fit everyone's needs and wishes, so people can join sing-alongs with lyric sheets, enjoy cocktails on the porch, play balloon toss for prizes, or just relax. Activities aim to keep folks engaged, with art, crafts, therapy, social gatherings, and exercise, and there's a full calendar with special outings, education, and programs for mental stimulation. Staff keep an eye on everyone's health too, with licensed caregivers, Certified Dementia Practitioners, and medication management, along with help for high acuity needs, diabetic care, and incontinence care.

      Bridge Haven accepts cats and dogs, and pet care is available for residents who need it, which adds to the homey atmosphere. Housekeeping, laundry, and turndown service happen daily, and meals are home-cooked-made to order, with vegetarian and kosher options for those who ask. Families can gather in indoor and outdoor common areas, and there's a secure setting to keep memory-impaired residents safe. You'll also find WiFi, guest parking, washers and dryers, a dining room, an activities room, a salon/barbershop, a fitness center, and kitchens or kitchenettes. Residents can use transportation and parking, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the homes.

      Bridge Haven stands out for its family-style living, small home feel, and strong focus on individual care, with dedicated staff following the "Dementia Beyond Drugs" approach. The executive director, Sarah Randolph, has years of experience in dementia care, and the community's strong staff-to-resident ratio means everyone gets attention and support. Move-in and waiting list policies are clear, fees are flat without long contracts, and they accept most long-term care insurance. Here, people find a place that values personal history and builds routines that help them stay comfortable, active, and connected with others, in a setting made for safety, warmth, and respect.

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