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Regency Care Center

815 High Road, Norwalk, IA 50211

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Hospice Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(515) 981-4269

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,375

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,375
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Regency Care Center Description

    Offering comprehensive rehabilitation-to-home care, long-term care, and an assisted living community, Regency Care Center is entirely focused on helping residents meet their full potential. With the recent completion of a new, dedicated rehab-to-home wing, Regency Care’s private suites, as well as our private and semi-private rooms, feature amenities and services that enhance the quality of life for every resident.

    A respected health care provider in Norwalk for more than 40 years, Regency Care specializes in serving as the bridge between hospital and home. Working closely with Des Moines area hospitals to provide therapy-centered care to rehabilitation and skilled nursing residents, Regency Care offers the support residents need to remain as active and vibrant as possible. Additionally, we offer around-the-clock care and medication management from certified nursing staff, and have a licensed RN on site five days a week. Our robust activities calendar adds another layer of stimulation and interaction for residents, and Regency’s full-time activity director plans daily activities in our large, welcoming activity room and frequent outings to go shopping or simply just to have fun.

    Regency offers a complete range of services and amenities in our assisted living community, all with the goal of helping residents stay as active and vibrant as possible. Our comfortable one- and two-bedroom apartments include meals, housekeeping, and laundry service, as well as access to a whirlpool and library. We also have a private dining area that is perfect for parties or special occasions with family.

    Beyond the amenities, Regency has a comprehensive rehab therapy program on site, which includes physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Rehabilitation and recovery starts at Regency Care Center.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.9
    Regency Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 4 communities in Norwalk
  • Ranking in State: 483 out of 532 communities in IA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    4.7
    MGM Healthcare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 292 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for this senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting positive aspects while others express significant concerns. Key points from the reviews include:

    • Lack of communication among staff and issues with cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.
    • Reports of inadequate staffing levels, leading to missed appointments, incorrect medication distribution, and poor meal quality. However, physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) services received positive mentions.
    • Several reviewers expressed concerns about the care quality, noting that residents often seemed overmedicated, neglected, and left without assistance for extended periods. There were also reports of unaddressed medical issues and a general lack of rehabilitation support.
    • On the positive side, some reviews praised the staff for being caring and attentive, highlighting efforts to provide comprehensive care and foster partnerships with patients and their families for optimal recovery.
    • Concerns were raised about the facility's management, with some reviewers describing it as uncaring and ineffective, contributing to high staff turnover and reliance on temporary staff.
    • One review detailed a specific issue regarding a delayed scooter delivery for a resident, attributing the problem to facility negligence and poor communication.
    • There were mentions of the facility undergoing positive changes, including building a new care team and implementing improvements.
    • However, several reviewers strongly advised against placing loved ones in this facility, citing experiences of cold food, inadequate hygiene, disrespectful staff, and overall deplorable conditions.

    In summary, while there are instances of positive feedback regarding the staff's caring nature and efforts to improve, the majority of reviews raise serious concerns about the facility's cleanliness, management, and quality of resident care.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Restorative Therapy

    IV Therapy

    Memory Care


    Services

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Full-time Activity Director

    Community Outings

    Rehab-to-home

    Housekeeping

    Library

    Activity Room


    Community Amenities

    On-site Beauty Salon and Barber Shop

    Dining Area

    Laundry Service


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Semi-private Rooms

    Private Suites


    Dining

    Delicious Meals

    Dining Hall

    Private Dining



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 22, 1998
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 101
    Total current residents: 74
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 18
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $13000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-12 2023-04-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-04-12 2023-05-06 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-04-12 2023-04-13 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2023-04-12 2023-04-17 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-04-12 2023-04-13 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-04 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-04 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-06 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-10 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-06 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-10 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-06 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-01-03 2022-01-04 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-02-12 2020-02-19 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2020-02-12 2020-02-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-17 2023-04-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 D Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2023-04-17 2023-05-16 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2022-05-24 2022-06-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-03-11 nan D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-03-10 2022-03-29 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-03-10 2022-03-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-03-10 2022-03-29 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2021-12-30 2022-02-01 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-12-17 $10,551
    2021-12-30 $3,250
    2022-03-10 $9,750

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Norwalk which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 10,135 (small town).
    • The average income is $92,514, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 209 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.06 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.29 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.72 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway
    0.1 miles away
    AAFES
    4.0 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    4.4 miles away
    Cash Saver
    4.7 miles away
    Aldi
    4.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Ingersoll Ave / 41st St
    7.1 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 39th St
    7.1 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 37th St
    7.1 miles away
    Ingersoll Ave & 35th St
    7.1 miles away
    3220 Ingersoll
    7.1 miles away

    Banks

    City State Bank
    0.6 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    4.5 miles away
    Bank of America
    4.8 miles away
    Bankers Trust
    4.8 miles away
    Bank of the West
    5.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    7.5 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    8.2 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    8.8 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    9.2 miles away
    MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
    9.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    4.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    5.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.5 miles away
    Bauder Pharmacy
    7.1 miles away
    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    7.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Norwalk Family Dentistry
    0.3 miles away
    Southridge Dental Group
    5.2 miles away
    Mark Essy DDS
    6.3 miles away
    Life Point Dental Group
    6.7 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    6.8 miles away

    Parks

    McDonald Woods Park
    0.1 miles away
    Norwalk City Park
    0.5 miles away
    Billy O. Phillips Park
    0.5 miles away
    Brownie Park
    0.5 miles away
    Windflower Park
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Southridge Mall
    4.6 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    8.6 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    8.7 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    10.2 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    10.5 miles away

    Culture

    Lauridsen Amphitheater
    6.2 miles away
    Sylvan Theater
    6.7 miles away
    I.M. Pei Building
    6.9 miles away
    Art Studios
    6.9 miles away
    Eliel Saarinen Building
    6.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    El Dorado
    0.2 miles away
    Maid-Rite
    0.4 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.5 miles away
    El Maya
    0.5 miles away
    China Dragon
    0.5 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of IA. It is a large-sized community with 60 total beds.

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