Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate, long-term nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 33 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility has a dedicated core staff that many families trust for long-term care, but there are serious, recurring reports of neglect and unprofessional conduct that cannot be ignored. When touring, we strongly recommend asking for a detailed plan on how they monitor hygiene and resident safety during off-hours, and specifically request to speak with the current director about how they handle staff accountability.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
33 reviews on Google“Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, long-term care provided by specific staff members and the home-like environment. However, there are serious, recurring reports of neglect, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior by staff that have led to significant distress for some families. Prospective families should weigh the glowing reports of long-term resident satisfaction against the alarming allegations regarding hygiene and management accountability.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate, long-term nursing staff
- Home-like, welcoming environment
- Strong leadership under current director
- Engaging activities and outings
Concerns
- Serious neglect and hygiene issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional staff behavior and internal conflict (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 38 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve your daily communication processes?
- 2Given the importance of hygiene and personal care, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent monitoring and support for each resident throughout the day?
- 3With your long-term nursing staff, how do you foster a positive and cohesive team culture to ensure that care remains professional and focused on the residents?
- 4I love that you offer regular outings and activities; how do you tailor these programs to accommodate residents at different stages of memory loss?
- 5When a family member has a question or concern, what is the most effective way to reach the leadership team to ensure a prompt and clear response?
- 6Since you are a memory care certified facility, what specialized training does your staff undergo to handle complex medical needs or behavioral changes?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother was there for 5 years until she died. She received loving and wonderful care. The food was excellent. It was clean the staff was exceptional.”
“Upon returning the same evening, she was covered in feces, her clothes and her body. She tried to make it to the restroom on her own but didn’t ma”
“Employees will cuss each other out in front of residents and their families. Director and nurse care about the residents 50% of the time and the staff 5% of the time, money is their focus and of course not going to jail.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Nov 19, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Sep 22, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 10, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 18, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Jan 9, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3
Mar 7, 2023ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Feb 23, 2023ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 14, 2022ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 7
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