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Promise House

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1320 Litchfield Dr, Hiawatha, IA 5223320 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Promise House has a strong reputation for compassionate, dementia-informed care, but the recent report of unprofessional staff behavior is concerning. When touring, observe staff interactions closely and ask management how they handle internal conflicts to ensure a stable and safe environment for residents.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Promise House is highly regarded by many families for its compassionate, family-like approach to memory care and staff who demonstrate deep empathy. However, recent reports of unprofessional, hostile behavior between staff members raise significant concerns regarding the facility's internal culture and the potential impact on resident care.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory8.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate, family-oriented staff
  • Deep knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Homelike, individualized environment

Concerns

  • Unprofessional and hostile staff conduct

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since Promise House is such a small, intimate community, how do you ensure each resident's specific daily routine and personal preferences are woven into the house schedule?
  • 2We love hearing that the staff is described as very family-oriented; how do you foster that sense of connection between the caregivers and the families of the residents?
  • 3With your specialized expertise in Alzheimer's and dementia, what specific techniques does your team use to help residents navigate periods of confusion or agitation?
  • 4Could you walk us through the protocols in place for managing medical emergencies or sudden health changes during the overnight hours?
  • 5What kind of personalized daily activities or sensory engagement programs do you offer to keep the residents active and stimulated within the home environment?
  • 6We are committed to maintaining a high standard of care, so could you tell us about the steps the facility has taken recently to address and resolve any previous state survey findings?

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Key Review Excerpts

The care he receives is more than just nurses doing their job, and more about making him part of the family. He loves them all dearly.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

I have witnessed the staff going above and beyond showing compassion, treating the residents like family, and knowledge of Alzhiemers dementia.

Long-term care professional · 2023★★★★★

She began to yell, using profanity, screaming at the co worker about the chair being dirty. The co worker was trying to get away from her but she just kept yelling at him.

Visitor · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
23deficiencies
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2

Aug 17, 2023Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2

Sep 23, 2021Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 10

Sep 23, 2021Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Sep 10, 2020Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 2

Jan 16, 2020Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 4

Jul 11, 2019Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 8, 2019Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 1

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