Highland Ridge
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and compassionate staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Highland Ridge is frequently commended for its kind and compassionate staff, making it a potentially comfortable environment for residents. However, because most reviews are brief and lack operational detail, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking specific questions about daily care routines.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Highland Ridge is consistently praised for its warm, compassionate staff and welcoming atmosphere. Families report that their loved ones are well-cared for and treated with genuine kindness, though the feedback is largely anecdotal and lacks specific details regarding daily operations or clinical services.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm and compassionate staff
- Welcoming and clean environment
- High level of resident satisfaction
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that Highland Ridge has maintained such a high 4.9-star rating for its warm environment, what specific programs or traditions do you have in place to help new residents feel that sense of belonging right from their first day?
- 2With 13 state violations noted over the past year, could you walk us through the steps you’ve taken to address those findings and how you ensure those specific areas are now meeting your high standards for care?
- 3I noticed your team is very active in responding to resident feedback online; how do you incorporate that kind of direct family input into your daily operations and activity planning?
- 4With a capacity of 94 residents, how do you balance maintaining that intimate, compassionate atmosphere mentioned in your reviews while managing the logistics of a larger community?
- 5What does a typical afternoon look like for a resident who enjoys staying active, and how do you tailor those activities to ensure everyone feels included?
- 6In the event of a medical concern, how does your team communicate with family members, and what is your protocol for coordinating care with outside physicians?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are deeply kind, caring, and compassionate. We will not only miss her, but will miss visiting her at such a warm and welcoming place.”
“I have personally worked, visited and known quite a few retirement homes and this is hands-down, the best I’ve ever been to! Staff was so kind, caring and sincere, and all that lived there were well cared for, clean, and happy!”
“Highland Ridge takes great care of my father. They are friendly and very accommodating.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Mar 6, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Mar 23, 2022InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3
Aug 14, 2018InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3
Aug 16, 2016InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jul 22, 2014InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2
May 23, 2012InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 12, 2010ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jul 1, 2008ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
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