Walnut Ridge Senior Community
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and welcoming staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Walnut Ridge is highly regarded for its active social environment and the ability to provide continuity of care as needs progress. Because there are no negative patterns or reported concerns in the provided reviews, families should feel confident scheduling a tour to observe the staff-resident interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“Walnut Ridge Senior Community receives high praise for its welcoming atmosphere, active social environment, and dedicated staff members. Families appreciate the facility's ability to support residents as their needs change, transitioning them smoothly from independent living into memory care.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm and welcoming staff
- Abundance of social activities and fitness programs
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong sense of community among residents
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very responsive to feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into the daily care plan for residents?
- 2With such a strong emphasis on social activities and fitness, how do you adapt these programs for residents who may be in different stages of memory loss?
- 3Given the 124-resident capacity, how do you maintain that warm, community-focused atmosphere that so many families have highlighted?
- 4Could you walk me through the specific protocols in place for medical emergencies to ensure residents receive immediate attention at any hour?
- 5I see that you are memory care certified; what specific training does your staff undergo to ensure they are prepared for the unique needs of your residents?
- 6What steps are currently being taken to address recent state inspection findings to ensure the facility remains a safe and high-quality environment?
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Key Review Excerpts
“She loved the food and usually brought home half of her dinner for lunch the next day. As she needed more support and care, she eventually moved to the Memory Care neighborhood.”
“She has made many great friends, started exercising daily, including swimming for the first time in her life. She attends fitness classes, chapel services and many social gatherings for residents and families.”
“The staff was different and that's what stood out.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 16, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 22, 2021InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 11, 2019InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 7, 2017InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 29, 2016ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 4
Feb 4, 2015InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 13, 2012ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 5
Sep 11, 2012InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 3
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