Homestead Assisted Living
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, family-oriented staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 28 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While Homestead is highly regarded for its social environment and general care, families of residents with dementia should exercise caution. Please specifically inquire about their protocols for behavioral escalation and staffing ratios, as recent reports suggest the facility may struggle to support residents with complex memory care needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
28 reviews on Google“Homestead Assisted Living receives high praise for its warm, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who go above and beyond for residents. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding the facility's ability to manage complex dementia care, with reports of understaffing and aggressive communication from management when medical needs escalate.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm, family-oriented staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Active daily social calendar
- Responsive administrative leadership
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing levels for high-acuity needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor handling of dementia-related behavioral challenges (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you have a very active social calendar; could you walk me through what a typical day looks like for a resident who enjoys staying busy?
- 2Since I see you are very engaged with families online, how do you typically keep us updated on our loved one's daily well-being and any changes in their health?
- 3For residents who may experience moments of confusion or behavioral challenges, what specific training or de-escalation techniques does your staff utilize?
- 4Given that some residents have higher acuity needs, how does your team ensure that everyone receives timely attention and support throughout the day and night?
- 5What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent health concerns after standard business hours?
- 6I noticed the facility is well-maintained; how do you balance the needs of your 70 residents to ensure everyone feels the same level of care and attention?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff truly go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable, safe, and valued. They treat everyone like family, and it shows in the way they care for each individual.”
“The Homestead building is beautiful but even more amazing is the staff! They truly care about their residents and go above and beyond to meet their needs.”
“The first few months were good.. until I found out they are way under staffed to handle anything! Then to call the ambulance on my father who has dementia 3x in a day and a half because they have no clue how to help him”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jul 29, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jul 17, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Aug 1, 2023OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1
Apr 6, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3
Jun 29, 2022ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 18, 2021InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 5
Dec 23, 2019OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2
Jun 27, 2019ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
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