Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight clean, well-maintained apartments. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 7 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While recent feedback suggests a positive environment with clean, affordable apartments, the historical concerns regarding staff responsiveness and facility hygiene are significant. We recommend scheduling a tour during a weekend or evening to observe staff-to-resident interactions firsthand and verify the current state of facility cleanliness.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge receives conflicting feedback, with recent positive reports highlighting clean, pet-friendly apartments and a welcoming atmosphere. However, older reviews raise serious concerns regarding staff professionalism, responsiveness to patient needs, and facility hygiene.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained apartments
- Welcoming, pet-friendly environment
- Friendly and accommodating staff
Concerns
- Unprofessional staff and poor responsiveness to patient needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness and odor issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We noticed how much you value resident feedback in your responses; how does the management team use resident and family input to improve daily operations?
- 2The apartments look very well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and hallways stay fresh and clean for the residents?
- 3Since the community is pet-friendly, how do you incorporate the needs of resident pets into the daily care routine?
- 4How does the staff ensure that every resident's specific personal needs are addressed promptly, especially during busy shifts?
- 5What kind of social activities or outings do you have planned to help residents stay engaged with the local Timber Ridge community?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for contacting family and coordinating with outside medical providers?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The apartments are affordable and very clean. The assisted living is beautiful! The staff are accommodating and friendly.”
“Unprofessional employees, they get more aggravated when their patients need help than anything. Whole place smells awful and is not clean.”
“Very clean, nice residents and great ice cream.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Apr 24, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2
Jun 27, 2024OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2
Oct 13, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2
Sep 3, 2020InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 24, 2018InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
May 9, 2016InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Sep 9, 2014InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 10, 2011InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
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