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Claremont's Ramsey Village

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and long-term nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1611 27th St, Drake · Des Moines, IA 5031010 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 94 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While many families report excellent, compassionate care, there is a clear pattern of inconsistent service and slow response times in recent years. We strongly recommend that you visit the specific unit your loved one will occupy and ask for a direct demonstration of how call lights are managed and how often rooms are cleaned.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

94 reviews on Google
Claremont's Ramsey Village receives high praise from many families for its compassionate, long-term nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding inconsistent care, poor response times to call lights, and hygiene issues in specific units. Families should carefully weigh the positive reports of staff dedication against the recurring complaints about management responsiveness and facility maintenance.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff6.0Clean5.0Activities8.0Meds7.0Memory7.0Comms6.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and long-term nursing staff
  • Effective physical and rehabilitation therapy
  • Homelike, welcoming environment
  • Strong communication from specific staff members

Concerns

  • Slow or non-responsive nursing staff to call lights (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent hygiene and cleanliness in resident rooms (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor management responsiveness and communication (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages impacting quality of care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed you are very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily care plans?
  • 2With your cozy 10-resident setting, how do you ensure that each resident receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
  • 3What protocols are in place to ensure that call lights are addressed promptly, especially during shift changes or busier times of the day?
  • 4Could you walk me through your housekeeping schedule and how you maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of individual resident rooms?
  • 5Given the importance of routine in memory care, what does a typical day of engagement and activities look like for your residents?
  • 6How does your team coordinate with outside medical providers to ensure residents receive timely care during a health emergency?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff at Ramsey cares about the physical and emotional needs of their residents. I’ve seen only compassion and kindness. After dealing with another memory care Ramsey has been a breath of fresh air.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

My mom spent 2 weeks here for stroke rehab. She was rarely moved or encouraged to do things for herself. She got a bedsore in those 2 weeks.

Rehab patient's family · 2020☆☆☆☆

It took them 23 minutes to respond and 53 minutes no one returned, no one in the hall and no one at the desk.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 94 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
11deficiencies
Dec 17, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Aug 4, 2022Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3

Sep 10, 2020Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Aug 21, 2019Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1

Oct 31, 2017Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Aug 8, 2017Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Aug 6, 2015Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 13, 2013Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

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