Most recently I came in for a birthday party. Very nice facility, caring staff. Lots of amenities…read morefor residents. Everything appeared very clean and updated. I don't have much experience with the care here but from others I know they are very happy with how they and their families are treated.

Very safe and caring environment for residents and staff. Offer so many different opportunities for…read moreresidents to do with their time. Always go the extra mile to help somebody in need

I wouldn't put any of my family nor my worst enemy here. period…read more The people are vulnerable, the building was never secure, I have made complaints to DHHS but really I just think everyone has lost hope over HOPE

It warehouses mentally ill clients. I am ashamed I supported them as an RN. I witnessed clients…read morebeing the over night staff and I saw clients thrown out because they were too difficult.

In all my years of seeing my grandparents and aunts/uncles, I've been thoroughly impressed with…read moreAstoria senior living. The nursing staff and management do such an amazing job with taking care of the residents and their needs to the upmost importance. I've walked inside multiple times and have seen the activities director leading the residents in multiple activities throughout the day. I love seeing that each person has the mindset of making sure that the residents are being taken care of to the most respect. If you are seeking a place that not only has cleanliness and respect for the residents, Astoria Senior Living is the best place I can recommend!!

If I could leave less than 1 star I would. Absolutely do not place your loved one here…read more 1. Communication: NONE. Each Executive Director either resigned or were let go. Regional Ops Directors are not approachable or accessible either by voice mail messages, emails and texts. Wellness Director resigned and was walked out that day. No one to communicate with regarding loved one's care plan. 2. Shortage of staff in EVERY department including CNA's and Caregivers. Agency staff were brought in and many noted that they did not have access to care plans and were advised to "do the best they can". My mother was scheduled, per her care plan, for showers on Wednesday's and Saturdays at around 3. I would say in the 6 1/2 months she lived there she may have had 10 showers that someone actually came in her apartment on their own and "watched" her shower. The remaining times I had to have her press her pendant and await someone to respond to request her shower. Most every time we were met with "we are short-staffed" so not sure we can get your shower in today. I paid out of pocket a few times to have some give her a shower. Her care plan noted she was to be assisted in the shower with bathing and washing her hair. Never happened. Staff would sit on the closet toilet and "watch" her shower. Fecal matter was present on the shower seat. Never offered her deodorant, lotion or q-tips as noted in care plan. Came in once and she was sitting on her walker with a towel over her, they just left her alone. Thank goodness we came at that time. Her pendant was hanging up outside the restroom. 3. Call response time. Upon her arrival call times were about 5-10 minutes. Shortly thereafter the call times would range anywhere from 20 - to an hour. 4. My mother fell in her apartment on July 13th. She called me at 5:45pm to advise she was going to bed and headed to her restroom. At 6:40 I received a call from Carestaff that my mother had fell. After my mother was transported to the hospital and I spoke to Cardiologist, I notified the then Regional Exectutive Director of what transpired and that my mother would not be returning. NO ONE from Astoria called me to inquire what transpired or offer their well wishes. Sadly my mother ended up on Hospice and transitioned to her Heavenly Home a few days later. I notified Astoria and again , no one offered their condolences. I asked the Regional Director of Ops to advise what the call response time was at the time my mother fell and pressed her pendant and if the fall was reported to the state since she broke her elbow and heel. NO response other than "can we set up a time to meet or call you"? I was not in a position to engage with them at this time and again sent an email requesting information. NO response other than can we set up a time to talk. Please, read all the reviews. Do your due diligence and think long and hard before placing your loved one or yourself here. Clearly senior communities will have turnover, but when every department head is let go or resigns, that's a major red flag. Promises are made and never kept. They hold town hall meetings addressing concerns from residents, but nothing changes.

my grandma was here several years ago and the staff was amazing. I am now moving my mom here from…read morecompassionate memory care (awful care and no communication). I am positive that my experience with my gma will be the same as with my mom. my mom has dementia so that will be different.

I spent a week in and out of St. Joseph Villa while my grandma was there in hospice. My family and…read moreI spent from morning till night here so I was able to see a lot while here. The staff was really nice, supportive, comforting and helpful. They treated my grandparents really well and made my family feel welcome. They would bring us carts of beverages and snacks and they let my mom and aunt stay overnight with my grandma. The staff really seemed like they genuinely cared about us and helped make my grandma as comfortable as possible. They have an ice cream parlor and they allowed my whole family to get ice cream. And we all played bingo in the dining area with my grandpa. There is a sheet they hand out daily listing all the different activities and meals for the day. They have movie nights, bingo, singers, nail salon days and other things to do. There's also a barber shop where my grandpa was able to get his haircut. Overall, I was really impressed with all the staff and the cleanliness of the facility. The only thing I'd say that I can see needs an improvement are the rooms. They could use a fresh coat of paint, new carpet, shower tiles, little things like that. And we had trouble with the power on my grandmas bed, with being able to move it up and down. But I think this facility has what matters most, great caregivers, and I appreciate everyone for showing us all care and compassion during such a hard time.

I have worked for Elk Ridge for nearly 5 years, and I love it! It has felt like home to me from the…read moremoment I walked in. It is a beautiful community with amazing staff in every department. The residents are happy, kind, and welcoming.

The staff at Elk Ridge is -- mostly -- very nice, particularly their on-staff nurse; however, just…read moreremember, they're still a business and their business is to make a profit. (I always felt like the truly helpful staff members were doing their best to make up for the staff members who were consistently less than helpful, notably the maintenance staff, the surly receptionist, and the operations director.) If you're in an apartment that's been renovated, you may enjoy living here. However if you're in an apartment that has NOT been renovated, go somewhere else. The prices are the same for the renovated apartments -- prices that predictably increase every year -- and the incompetent staff won't permanently fix anything that's broken in the non-renovated apartments, for example, a perpetually leaky faucet; a stained ceramic sink; a perpetually broken disposal; a refrigerator that produced no ice; and cheap vertical blinds that also often broke. These were all very basic things that greatly would have improved my parents' quality of life, but Elk Ridge refused to replace these items which, in the grand scheme of things, are relatively inexpensive. In the winter, they also inexplicably do not put down salt on the sidewalks -- it's Nebraska in winter...Putting down salt should be a daily SOP. While walking, I slipped and fell straight down on my shins and kneecaps -- several witnesses, thankfully, and thankfully I only sustained severe bruising that lasted ~three weeks. Elk Ridge is lucky I didn't break anything; I would have sued, no question. One of the residents told me she moved in, in circa 2019, and has watched the quality and level service decrease steadily, which is unfortunate. I got the sense she was strongly considering moving. Overall, I would not recommend. Live there at your own peril.

I visited today. During my visit I had the chance to talk with Mel. Mel has worked at Hickory…read moreVilla for 5 years. He serves the Elders by driving the shuttle, leading activities, and talking with the residents. He has the kindest spirit and loves God. I also spoke with Jane, the Dining Services Director. She was chopping fresh asparagus to grill for lunch. Jane said she has been at Hickory Villa for 18 years. As I walking around, I also spoke to residents, Jean and Darry. They both expressed how happy they were, how well taken care of they felt, and both had big smiles when I asked them if they were glad they made the decision to take an apartment at Hickory Villa. This community has a cozy feel and I really enjoyed my visit. Lauren

Mom has lived at Hickory Villa for nearly two months and we could not be happier. It was tough…read moreadjusting at first to all of the care as she moved from independent living in her own condo. The facility is lovely, big central atrium with tons of natural light and a small live bird aviary. Her apartment layout is simple and smart, allowing for a living area and kitchenette as well as a common dining area we've often used for family meals. She has control of her own thermostat and we bring her dog over several times a week for visits. I still haven't figured out what everyone's job is, as there are sooo many employees.regardless, all staff are friendly, efficient and patient. My own patience with mother and her fellow residents has improved with their example.

Several years ago, I had a minor child at ambassador. There are a few good nurses there and their…read morereparatory therapy is great. However, the rest of the place is terrible. From personal articles coming up missing to two nurses in particular involved in an abuse situation that required an ombudsman and literally zero actions taken by the facility other than to cover their collective tails. I would take someone literally anywhere other than ambassador health. I am giving one star because of the two rock star nurses (they know who they are) and respiratory. The facility should be shut down. It is quite literally that bad.

We cannot say enough great things about the Ambassador! Mom stayed there for a month of…read morePhysical/Occupational Therapy, and we all fell in love with the staff and the other residents! They met and exceeded every expectation we had! Mom flourished with the socialization, the activities, and the monitored therapy!! She got stronger, more confident, and every day said "it was a great day!" The staff is excellent - very caring, very professional, very attentive! Lots of hugs every day! The Recreational Therapy Director Larry was absolutely fabulous! He has so many different things for the residents to do, and every day there's something organized morning, noon, and night! You can tell everyone there truly cares about the people entrusted to their care. The residents are so happy and friendly - we met them all, and nobody had a bad word to say about their care or their living situation. The rooms are all private, comfortable, quiet and clean. It was our first experience with a Skilled Nursing Facility, and we were all completely impressed and eternally grateful that Mom was able to spend time there!

I came to the Beats and Bites Farmers Market that is hosted in Friday evening from 5-8:30. There…read morewere a few different food trucks to choose from, several vendors to shop, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs under a canopy, and plenty of yard games. This is such a nice, family friendly event that is new this year and runs through September 25. You don't want to miss it!

It is a beautiful place and the staff is friendly but the nursing care and director are subpar…read more There are only 2 nurses, one in AL and one in memory care. They do not respond to family members when they have a concern or question. Then when you bring your concern to collette, she doesn't respond either. Thankfully we have constant family member eyes on our mom or we wouldn't want her there. The medications and daily medical eyes on the resident is by med techs who actually do not have medical training. They often do not know hoe to pronounce the meds let alone what they are for. The NP there is communicative and friendly and smart. The nursing staff, such as they are are inept. I would be curious to see the inspection reports. The nurses are rude and unprofessional.