Schowalter Villa
Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS is an assisted living community that offers a range of care services and amenities to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents, with a focus on independent living.
Pricing Information
Monthly Cost: $9,500 - $9,500
The reviewer felt that the high monthly cost of approximately $9,500 did not match the care provided at Showalter Villa. No other pricing details were available.
Types of Care
About Schowalter Villa
Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS is an assisted living community that offers a range of care services and amenities to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents. With a focus on independent living, Schowalter Villa provides a supportive environment where seniors can maintain their independence while receiving assistance with daily activities as needed. The community features a variety of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, including a beauty salon, cable or satellite TV, and community-operated transportation. A computer center with Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access is available, and the dining room offers restaurant-style dining that accommodates special dietary restrictions. Recreational activities include a fitness room, gaming room, and small library, as well as scheduled daily activities. Care services such as 24-hour supervision, assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and meal preparation are provided. The location is conveniently close to parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, and places of worship. Overall, Schowalter Villa offers a vibrant and comfortable assisted living community where seniors can thrive and receive the care they need in a supportive environment.
Review Summary
Experiences at Showalter Villa reveal a contrast in perception, particularly concerning memory care. While some reviewers found the environment frightening for residents with severe memory impairments, citing poor communication and perceived understaffing on weekends, leading one family to withdraw their loved one, others reported positive experiences. Many praised the friendly and attentive staff, the wide range of tailored activities (including for Parkinson's and dementia), the attractiveness of the campus, quality food, and well-maintained facilities with modern technology. The availability of private rooms, enriching intergenerational programs with local colleges and daycares, and the non-profit status were also highlighted as significant positives. Despite some criticism regarding value for money and the distressing experience in memory care for one family, overall sentiment from others points to a caring and engaging community for seniors with diverse needs, offering dedicated care and stimulating activities.
Pros
- The impressions of Schowalter Villa have been very good, with few complaints and progressive care for residents.
- The staff at Schowalter Villa is friendly and attentive, ensuring that residents' needs are met.
- Residents at Schowalter Villa benefit from a wide range of activities tailored for various conditions, including Parkinson's and dementia.
- The community features only private rooms, providing a comfortable living space for residents.
- The nursing facility in the rural community north of Newton, Kansas, offers enriching intergenerational programming with local college internships.
- The campus is attractive, family-friendly, and provides quality food to its residents.
- The assisted living facility is well-maintained, featuring modern technology and cleanliness throughout.
- Intergenerational activities involving local day care classes enhance the resident experience at the facility.
Cons
- The environment at Showalter Villa was frightening for the resident, causing frequent upset and fear.
- Communication from staff was average at best, with many calls going unanswered.
- Staff did not report behavior problems despite requests for updates.
- Weekends appeared to have understaffing or inexperienced staff members.
- The reviewer felt that the high monthly cost of approximately $9,500 did not match the care provided at Showalter Villa.
- One resident's room at Schowalter Villa was noted as small, potentially limiting personal space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Schowalter Villa?
Schowalter Villa is located at 200 West Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062 in McPherson County, Kansas
What photos are available for Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas?
Schowalter Villa on seniors.fyi includes 4 photos including images showing building, landscaping, aerial view, bedroom, pond, fountain, pathway, architecture, and more.
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