Woodbury Health Care Center: Services, Pricing, and Resident Reviews

Woodbury Health Care Center is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in Woodbury, Minnesota. The facility is situated at 7012 Lake Road, Woodbury, MN 55125. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

Care Types at Community

This community offers the following types of care to meet the diverse needs of its residents:

• 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.
• Memory Care: Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
• 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.
• Skilled Nursing: Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

Pricing Comparison

Understanding the costs is essential for families. Based on the provided data, here is the price comparison for the area:

• Average City Price: $2,785
• Average State Price: $2,815
• Average National Price: $3,754

Performance and Rankings

Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 76 reviews across the web, the community has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 making it the 10th highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The community's rankings are as follows:

• Ranking in City: 9 out of 12 communities in Woodbury
• Ranking in State: 826 out of 961 communities in MN

Review Summary

Positive Feedback

Some residents and their families have had great experiences, citing attentive and respectful staff, and a miracle of healing for those in bad shape from surgeries. Many appreciate the care and assistance provided, including transitional care and in-home safety inspections post-release. Quality care is acknowledged, especially for those in TCU and LTC, with creative rehab approaches and timely responses to care requests. The facility is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, clean environment, and passionate staff. Recent renovations and the attentive, polite staff in the TCU have been highlighted positively. Additionally, some families found the nursing staff kind and compassionate, and the therapy department diligent in their efforts.

Negative Feedback

Several reviews mention medication errors, neglect, and not following policies, including issues with moving patients and inadequate nighttime care. Complaints about staff being mean to residents, including yelling and being verbally and physically abusive, have been noted. Reports of physical abuse, dehydration, medication mishandling, and residents being left in soiled conditions for extended periods are significant concerns. There are also concerns about the facility's cleanliness, food quality, and overall care standards, with some calling for its closure due to neglect and poor management. Some families experienced frustration with the administration, lack of social stimulation, and the overall depressing environment.