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Mill Pond AL

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, compassionate, and kind nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1201 Se Mill Pond Ct, Ankeny, IA 5002198 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Mill Pond offers a vibrant activity calendar and a generally kind staff, making it a warm environment for many residents. However, because recent reviews cite issues with outdoor maintenance and unprofessional staff interactions, we recommend visiting the grounds in person and observing staff-visitor interactions at the entrance before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
Mill Pond generally receives high praise for its caring staff, clean environment, and robust activity schedule, with many families expressing deep satisfaction with their loved ones' care. However, recent feedback highlights significant concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor grounds and isolated incidents of unprofessional, rude behavior from staff members. Families should weigh the strong internal community and activity programs against these specific complaints about exterior upkeep and occasional communication friction.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff7.0Clean8.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and kind nursing staff
  • Well-maintained and clean facility interiors
  • Diverse and engaging activity programs
  • Helpful and supportive transition process

Concerns

  • Poor maintenance of outdoor grounds and pond areas (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff interactions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

76%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the indoor spaces are kept beautifully; what is the current plan for refreshing the outdoor grounds and pond area to match that same level of care?
  • 2With 98 residents, how do you ensure that communication remains consistent and proactive so families always feel updated on their loved one's well-being?
  • 3The activity program sounds very diverse; could you share a few examples of how you encourage residents to participate and build connections with one another?
  • 4We value a supportive culture; what steps does leadership take to ensure that every staff member reflects the warmth and kindness we’ve heard so much about?
  • 5In the event of a medical concern or emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with outside healthcare providers?
  • 6Since the transition process is often a big step, how do you personally support new residents during their first few weeks to help them feel at home at Mill Pond?

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Key Review Excerpts

The independent living area is clean and well kept 99.8% of every day. Activities are scheduled many days each week.

Family member · 2022★★★★★

The variety of activities provided-excellent music programs, many church services and Bible studies fill our hours every day. All of the above are so very appreciated however, the incredible kindness and love shown by staff every single day is absolutely mind-boggling.

Resident · 2024★★★★★

I can't say enough positive things about this place. Every single staff person is nice, knowledgable and very caring.

Family member · 2018★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

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Mar 12, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Apr 29, 2021Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Dec 30, 2020Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Feb 20, 2020Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 15, 2019Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

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