Lantern Park Specialty Care, located in Coralville, Iowa, is a senior living community focused on providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility is equipped to handle both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs, with a capacity to accommodate up to 87 residents. As a Medicare and Medicaid-certified institution since May 15, 1994, Lantern Park ensures that residents receive comprehensive care. The facility offers a range of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and stroke care. Specialized services such as memory care, pain management, wound care, and hospice support are also available, highlighting the breadth of medical care provided.
Lantern Park Specialty Care emphasizes the importance of personalized resident experiences, offering individualized care plans that cater to diverse needs, including special dietary restrictions. Multilingual services are available, with staff members proficient in languages such as Vietnamese, Spanish, Chinese, German, Hindi, and French, to better serve a culturally diverse community. Residents have access to outpatient rehabilitation, respite care, and medication management. To support the residents' well-being and quality of life, amenities include a chapel, a barber/beauty salon, and clubs and communities to encourage social engagement. Laundry and dry cleaning services help maintain a comfortable living environment. Additionally, the facility extends its resources to offer resident and family counseling to support the emotional and practical aspects of care. While Lantern Park Specialty Care has received mixed reviews regarding staff interactions and facility conditions, some praise is noted for individual staff members and the facility's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, concerns about room sizes, noise levels, and maintenance issues, such as air conditioning and sanitary conditions, have been reported. These observations suggest a mixed assessment of the services and living environment at Lantern Park.
Costs at this community start at $6,094 and range up to $6,281. The average price in the community is $6,188, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,863. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.