Gardens Assisted Living
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Gardens is highly regarded for its compassionate care and supportive staff, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a warm, homey environment. While most families report excellent communication, you should personally meet with the administration during your tour to ensure their communication style aligns with your expectations.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“The Gardens Assisted Living receives high praise for its compassionate care and supportive administrative staff, particularly under the leadership of Tara. Families highlight a smooth transition process and a warm, homey environment, though there are isolated reports of unprofessionalism from management. Overall, residents and their families feel well-supported through emotional and medical transitions.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive care staff
- Helpful and supportive administrative team
- Clean and homey environment
- Effective communication during transitions
Concerns
- Unprofessional or rude behavior by the administrator (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 16 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and homey the environment is here; what are some of the favorite common areas where residents like to gather?
- 2The staff is often described as very compassionate and attentive; how do you ensure that this level of personal care remains consistent for every resident?
- 3How does the administrative team handle communication with families, especially when a resident is going through a transition or a change in their care needs?
- 4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
- 5How does the management team approach feedback and address any concerns that families or residents might bring to their attention?
- 6Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social events organized to keep the residents engaged and connected?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff supported our family through the emotional transition -from registration, the move, Hospice contacts, and financial details. Once settled in, Mom received great care at all levels and we were timely notified of any concerns noticed by staff.”
“Tara and her staff are amazing people. The level of care and compassion my mom received was top notch.”
“Knowledgeable staff, clean homey feel. Administrator is from the area and is a nurse so has a great understanding of what it takes to provide kind compassionate care for the residents of Jefferson.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Aug 19, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 28, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 16, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 4
Oct 27, 2020InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 7, 2018InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 16, 2017ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 5, 2016InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 25, 2014InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
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Google Reviews
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Official Website
Visit jeffersongardenlifestyles.com
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