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The Lodge at Ives Hill

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight clean and well-maintained facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1200 Jewell Drive, Watertown, NY 1360124 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Lodge at Ives Hill is highly regarded for its cleanliness and friendly staff, making it a comfortable environment for residents. Because the available reviews are primarily from visitors and community members rather than residents or their families, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe daily care routines and staffing levels firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews analyzed
The Lodge at Ives Hill is consistently described as a clean, quiet, and safe environment for seniors. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly nature of the staff and the facility's ability to maintain a welcoming atmosphere during challenging times like the pandemic.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean10.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and sweet staff
  • Safe and quiet environment
  • Community-focused engagement

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With only 24 residents here at The Lodge, how do you foster that close-knit, community-focused environment during daily activities?
  • 2I’ve read that your team is known for being incredibly sweet and friendly; how do you ensure that personal, warm connection remains consistent as new residents join the family?
  • 3Given the quiet and peaceful setting of the facility, what are some of the favorite ways residents enjoy the common areas or outdoor spaces together?
  • 4Since maintaining a clean and well-kept home is clearly a priority here, could you walk us through how your staff balances daily housekeeping with the residents' need for privacy and comfort?
  • 5In a smaller community like this, how do you handle medical care or emergencies to ensure residents feel both safe and well-supported around the clock?
  • 6We really appreciate how responsive you are to feedback online; how do you typically involve families in the ongoing process of tailoring the community experience to the residents' needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

This is a nice assisted living community. I had to go in for work & this place is clean and nice inside. The staff I met were very sweet & friendly.

Professional visitor · 2019★★★★

Their a assisted living facility that is clean and quite. During this pandemic the staff has went to extraordinary measures to ensure that the residents are safe.

Visitor · 2020★★★★

I took a group of kindergarteners to the Lodge for a Halloween parade. The residents loved seeing our littles all dressed up! Fun was had by all!

Community organizer · 2023★★★★★
Source: 11 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

4total
2deficiencies

Key Findings

2 violations from 4 inspections

Jan 21, 2025Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024Routine
488.7 (b) (12-13)

Resident services

May 8, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 13, 2023Routine
402.4(b)(1)

General requirements

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Lodge at Ives Hill, INC.

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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