Westminster Village

    2025 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL, 61701
    3.9 · 29 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Bright community with caring staff

    I've lived here nearly five years and overall I'm glad we chose Westminster - it's a bright, updated, well-kept campus with lovely gardens, great food, lots of activities, on-site rehab and nursing, and genuine staff who know residents by name. The care and maintenance give me real peace of mind, but it can be understaffed (call lights sometimes take too long), it's expensive, and the campus is large and a bit spread out. If you can afford it I recommend a two-bedroom - for me the caring staff and community outweigh the downsides.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.90 · 29 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Comfortable, homelike environment
    • Many genuine, patient, empathetic staff members
    • Staff who go the extra mile and long-tenured employees
    • Strong social interaction and resident friendships
    • Engaging activities, exercise and craft classes
    • On-site nursing home/rehab and continuity of care on the same grounds
    • Enjoyable dining experiences reported by many residents
    • Large, remodeled dining room and updated common areas
    • Spacious apartment layouts (e.g., two-bedroom, walk-in closets, full kitchen)
    • Professional physical and occupational therapy services
    • Specialized workout/rehab programs tailored to needs
    • Pleasant garden, courtyard and walking paths
    • Immaculate or well-kept areas reported by multiple reviewers
    • Secure building that provides peace of mind
    • Helpful, knowledgeable, courteous and responsive staff in many accounts
    • Strong maintenance staff and facility upkeep in several reviews
    • Resident-led activities and a variety of available programs
    • Reasonable pricing cited by some families
    • Convenient location and well-established community
    • Positive experiences with tours and admissions staff

    Cons

    • Reported instances of very poor or inconsistent care
    • Some staff described as unprofessional, rude or hostile
    • Perceived management shortcomings and lack of responsiveness
    • Staffing shortages and long wait times for call lights
    • Care sometimes scheduled around staff convenience rather than resident need
    • Concerns about staff geriatric training and qualifications
    • Allegation that marketing/website claims are misleading
    • Public areas described as messy or buildings in disrepair by some reviewers
    • Conflicting reports about food quality (some say poor)
    • Paying for services that are not reliably performed
    • Some residents observed as inactive or bored (sitting and watching TV)
    • Lack of private rooms in some care areas
    • Fee transparency issues and unexpected deductions (e.g., $30 monthly deduction)
    • Facility size/spread can mean long walks to amenities
    • Some reviewers find the community too expensive
    • Mixed reports on rehab spaces/approach (e.g., disliked weight-room rehab)
    • Serious safety or care concerns reported by a subset of reviewers
    • Inconsistent experiences across different staff/shifts
    • Polarizing reviews (some extremely positive, some extremely negative)
    • Occasional reports that parts of the campus are under construction

    Summary review

    Overall impression: Reviews for Westminster Village are polarized, with a substantial number of very positive accounts highlighting excellent staff, strong social life, quality amenities and good clinical services, while a smaller but significant set of reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent care, staff professionalism, management, and transparency. Many families and residents describe the community as beautiful, well-maintained, and supportive, offering peace of mind through secure premises, on-site nursing/rehab services and a range of activities. Conversely, other reviewers report troubling experiences including understaffing, long call-response times, rude behavior by some employees, and doubts about management follow-through.

    Care quality and clinical services: Multiple reviews praise the clinical and rehabilitative care available on-site — professional physical and occupational therapy, specialized workout programs tailored to individual needs, and the convenience/value of having assisted living and nursing home services on the same campus. These reports indicate that for many residents Westminster Village delivers high-quality, effective care that families trust. At the same time, there are explicit reports of very poor care, safety concerns, and care being delivered according to staff schedules rather than resident-centered needs. Concerns also appear about inconsistent staff training in geriatrics and variability in caregiving quality across shifts and employees.

    Staff and management: Staffing is the most mixed theme. Numerous reviews celebrate staff who are compassionate, patient, individualized in their approach, long-tenured, and willing to go the extra mile — attributes that contribute strongly to resident satisfaction. Several reviews single out particular staff or leaders as exemplary. However, a distinct set of reviewers describe unprofessional or even rude staff, management that is perceived as lacking or non-transparent, and operational problems (e.g., promised services not performed). Understaffing is mentioned repeatedly, tied to long wait times for call lights and delayed responses. These contrasting accounts point to an uneven staff experience where positive interactions coexist with problematic ones, suggesting variability by unit, shift, or tenure.

    Facilities and physical environment: Many reviewers praise recent remodels, updated dining rooms, libraries, and assisted living areas; the campus is frequently described as bright, open, immaculate, and well-equipped. Garden areas, courtyards and walking paths are repeatedly cited as pleasant features that enhance resident quality of life. Conversely, some reviewers report messy public areas, buildings in disrepair, and parts of the facility being spread out so residents must walk long distances to reach services. A few reviewers explicitly describe parts of the property as a “mess,” indicating inconsistent maintenance impressions across the campus.

    Dining and activities: Dining is another mixed area but leans positive overall: several reviews state that the food is outstanding with variety and appropriate portion sizes, and that dining with friends is an enjoyable social experience in remodeled cafeterias. Simultaneously, other reviewers felt the food quality was poor. Activities programming is frequently commended — craft classes, multiple exercise options, resident-led activities boards, and strong opportunities for social interaction and friendship. Still, some residents are observed as passive (sitting and watching TV), highlighting variability in engagement or suitability of activities to all residents.

    Financial transparency and contract issues: There are a few explicit complaints about fee transparency (for example, unexpected monthly deductions after a period of residency) and perceptions that some paid-for services are not delivered reliably. Price perceptions are mixed: some reviewers say the pricing is reasonable and offers good value, while others feel the community is too expensive. Prospective residents should seek clear written explanations of fees and policies and ask specific questions about services included and billing practices.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: Two clear patterns emerge: (1) many families experience high-quality, compassionate care, strong programming, and a well-maintained campus, often citing long-tenured staff and specific staff members as major positives; (2) a minority of reviewers report serious issues around staffing levels, inconsistent care, management responsiveness, and occasional rudeness. Because experiences appear to vary considerably, prospective residents and families should (a) tour multiple parts of the campus at different times of day, (b) observe mealtimes and activities, (c) ask for staffing ratios and call-response time metrics, (d) request copies of fee schedules and recent maintenance/renovation plans, and (e) speak directly with current residents and family members about consistency of care and management responsiveness. Overall, Westminster Village offers many strengths that satisfy a large number of residents, but the polarizing feedback around staffing, management and consistency of care warrants careful inquiry prior to decision-making.

    Location

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    About Westminster Village

    Westminster Village has been around since 1979, sitting on a 40-acre campus with mature trees and landscaped grounds where you can hear birds singing and you'll see gardens and outdoor patios that bring in fresh air, and it's a locally owned, not-for-profit place with a Board of Directors who live in the community. There are many different ways to live here, like studio apartments, single-room units, semi-private rooms, and even two-bedroom layouts, plus The Willows duplexes if you want a little more space. Some apartments have full-size kitchens, washer and dryer, balconies or patios, individually controlled heating and cooling, and room for your own furniture because they keep the decor neutral, and bigger rooms often have walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms. There's free on-site parking, so families can come and go easily, and overnight guests are allowed when you want them to stay.

    People get meals every day in a large cafeteria or a community dining room, and there's tasty food and chances to eat with friends. There's a lot to do, with offsite activities, field trips, games, hobbies, crafts, fitness and wellness programs, and religious services right on-site, plus pet therapy, activity therapy, and even exercise classes. You get laundry for linens, in-house laundry and drycleaning, help with housekeeping, and maintenance so things keep running. They'll remind you to take your medicine or even give it to you if you need help, and a nurse-though part-time-along with the rest of the care team, keeps an eye on your health, with on-site skilled nursing, memory care, and Alzheimer's care if you need it, which is helpful for people with different needs.

    Westminster Village offers a continuum of care as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are all on the same wide campus, and you can get personal care, meal prep, and even shopping help without leaving. Scheduled physical and occupational therapist visits happen regularly, plus there's on-site therapy services, so you don't have to travel far to stay strong and steady. Residents can count on general transportation services-it's free-if they need to go out, and field trips and outings are organized, too. There are wellness programs to keep people active, and spiritual, cultural, and recreational programs to feed the mind and spirit.

    Special units and services have their own names, like The Willows for duplex residents, and memory care areas are set aside for people with Alzheimer's, offering more specialized staff-staff holding licenses and insurance's accepted as payment. Salon services, haircuts, and barber visits are on-site as well, so no one has to travel to look nice, and when you want to be outdoors, the courtyard units and lounges give you options to get some sun or see the gardens. With over 40 years' experience, Westminster Village keeps a variety of living and care options under one roof, letting residents move to higher care levels if they need to, and it's all done with a goal of supporting active living and personal choice.

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