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    Des Moines Senior Center

    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    Wesley - Pop tart like fish squares served for "fish & chips"

    Wesley

    3.0(19 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    At 3.5 years or residence, I am still satisfied with my apartment, the maintenance support, the…read morefacilities and the activities. My wife and I live in the largest independent living apartment (3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1810 sq ft) and we require very little support so I can't comment on negative comments made about catered living, memory care or health care. We have not used any of these facilities. We continue to be critical of the food and service in the dining room during our one meal a day. While the food has improved somewhat since we moved in, many of the dishes are bland and boring and the dining room is perpetually short staffed. The young (teens and early 20s) servers work hard but there are not enough of them and they are by no measure professionals. The pay is not good enough for that. There is a curious difference in the food service options between different accommodations. Independent living arrangements not attached to the Gardens building are not required to have a food plan but they can pay by the meal if they choose. Gardens Building residents cannot drop the plan. At one time I explored trying to get out of the 1 meal a day plan but that option was not available. In reality, I don't want to cook 7 days a week even though I have a lovely kitchen. Everything I have said in prior reviews still applies. The dining room service still earns a C and the health inspection grade is just "Good" a value that has not changed since we got here.

    This place values money over its employees! High turnover…read morerate. Home health workers have to work off the clock to stay under a limited time frame. Complaints among many employees flow like water from a dam that's burst, however, positive feedback is enforced with penalties if an employee doesn't post at least 3 a month. Residents and their families have voiced concerns over rising costs contrasted by less staff and longer wait times for assistance. The food served to the residents is dismal. At breakfast, the food is either burnt or gelatinous from sitting in a pan too long. Bistro food is good, aside from the stale desserts. The food served to the memory care residents is low quality and and difficult for them to eat it. For being a Christian based company, why does it feel like it's ... not..

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    Wesley - New Cottage homes on our Des Moines campus offer spacious, independent and maintenance-free living.

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    New Cottage homes on our Des Moines campus offer spacious, independent and maintenance-free living.

    Northwest Senior Care Services

    Northwest Senior Care Services

    5.0(2 reviews)
    15.7 mi

    After my mother had a fall and we decided that home care was necessary, a friend referred us to…read moreNorthwest Senior Care. From the very beginning it was clear that their number one focus was making sure mom had the best service they could offer. Hope and Jerid spent hours bonding with us and learning everything they could about mom's background, preferences, needs, and impairments. Almost instantaneously mom hit it off with her caregiver, Larissa, and they have since developed a loving relationship that she cherishes. Frequently Hope or Jerid are checking in to make sure that the service is the best it can be, and any suggestions or concerns are handled immediately. It's obvious now that caring, quality service was more than just their sales pitch to us. They truly care about seniors and maintaining the happiness and dignity for my mom. I can't express how glad I am we chose NW Senior Care, and have since referred them to everyone I know thats needed senior care for their loved one.

    I contacted Northwest Senior Care Services after my mother experienced a fall in her home. She is…read morevery capable, but my siblings and I want to prepare for her long term ability to stay safely and comfortably in her home for as long as possible. I contacted Jerid about the free home inspection on an information gathering mission. He was responsive, knowledgable, and seemed genuinely concerned about caring for and helping seniors. He followed up on my inquiry a few days later to see if I would like to schedule an assessment, but not in a solicitous way. At the inspection he offered some insights and suggestions that might improve my mom's safety and ultimate long term ability to stay in her home. He was respectful and kind, and that genuineness carried through again. I learned that this is a family run company that offers myriad of services to seniors including in-home care and respite care. Services that we will keep in mind for the future. My siblings and I are very grateful for the service and recommendations, and will be implementing many of them immediately. I highly recommend this service.

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    Northwest Senior Care Services - Compassionate senior care in Seattle & surrounding areas. 20+ years of experience in special needs care. Contact us today!

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    Compassionate senior care in Seattle & surrounding areas. 20+ years of experience in special needs care. Contact us today!

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