Edencrest at Green Meadows
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"Poor Leadership and Limited Activities at Edencrest"
My time at Edencrest wasn't great. Only the housekeeper, who also took care of laundry, and the van driver/handyman did their jobs well. The executive director was too young and inexperienced. He couldn't even send out monthly invoices in time - I didn't get one until March. The person in charge of activities was rude, dismissive and didn't come up with anything beyond Bingo for us to do. She was really disrespectful to us residents at times.
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Certainly! Here's a revised version of the review in an 8th-grade level American English: "Edencrest in Johnston has some issues. The food is mostly deep-fried and full of carbs, with not enough fresh fruits and veggies. The menu isn't good for diabetics, and they should offer more choices. The night staff isn't great. They don't communicate well with residents, often chatting on their cell phones instead. Wheelchair-bound residents wait too long for assistance in the dining room, pressing their call buttons repeatedly. On weekends, the front desk is empty, leaving visitors confused. Phone calls go unanswered during the week. Communication overall is terrible. Aides need to put away their cell phones during work hours. They should learn how to build better relationships with residents through kindness and respect. Maybe incentives would help. The activity director lacks creativity and keeps a messy room. She should be replaced by someone who truly enjoys the job. Activities need improvement." [[1^](https://www.caring.com/senior-living/iowa/johnston/edencrest-at-green-meadows-50131)] And here's a headline summarizing the review: **"Edencrest in Johnston Faces Communication and Staffing Challenges"**. [[2^](https://www.caring.com/senior-living/iowa/johnston/edencrest-at-green-meadows-50131)] 🏠👥 Source: Conversation with Bing, 5/3/2024 (1) . https://bing.com/search?q=Edencrest+in+Johnston+review. (2) Edencrest at Green Meadows. https://www.jaybirdseniorliving.com/senior-living/ia/johnston/edencrest/. (3) Edencrest at Green Meadows - 4 Reviews - Johnston, IA - Caring.com. https://www.caring.com/senior-living/iowa/johnston/edencrest-at-green-meadows-50131. (4) Edencrest at Green Meadows | Johnston, IA | Reviews | SeniorAdvisor. https://www.senioradvisor.com/local/edencrest-at-green-meadows-johnston-ia.
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"Good Care, Management Could Improve"
The helpers here are really good at their jobs and are always there to answer our questions, plus the activities are fun. However, the management could do better. Every time I try to talk to the boss, he’s never around to answer my calls or he’s already left for the day when I visit. It feels like they’re just giving me the runaround. The assistant boss seems friendly, but I accidentally heard her saying not-so-nice things about some of the folks living here to other workers. On the bright side, the place looks amazing, the meals are tasty, and the view is awesome!
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"Mixed Feelings About Assisted Living"
I enjoy the open dining concept, but the rooms feel a bit small and dark. The setting outside is beautiful.
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"Communication and Care Lacking at Edencreat"
Since my family member moved into Edencreat, we’ve run into a few problems. The meals are pretty tasty, and the place looks mostly clean. But the big issue is that the folks working there don’t keep me in the loop about how my family member is doing. They say he’s “resting easy,” even when things are rough. They’re not great at talking to me, and sometimes they give him stuff he shouldn’t have without telling me. He needs to be active, get some therapy, and have things to do to stay sharp. But they’re not helping him with any of that. He just stays in bed all day watching TV. They’re also supposed to clean his room every month, but they don’t, so I end up doing his laundry. I really wish I could say things were going well, but sadly, they’re not.
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