Prairie Ridge of Galena, located in Galena, Illinois, is a facility primarily focused on memory care services. This community is designed to support individuals with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. It aims to offer a secure and supportive environment tailored to the needs of residents requiring specialized care.
The facility provides various care and medical support services. Staffing and ancillary services include aides and medical personnel trained to support memory care needs, though reviews suggest concerns about understaffing which may impact the quality of care. Incontinence care and support for non-ambulatory residents are provided as part of personalized care plans. The facility offers diabetes care, which is managed through monitored diets and medication management; however, there are reports that meals may not always meet dietary needs, particularly for residents with specific health requirements. Medication management is handled by trained staff to ensure that residents receive their medications accurately and on time, though some family members have expressed dissatisfaction with overall care services.
Prairie Ridge of Galena provides transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation is available, as well as transportation at cost for certain appointments. However, the limited hours of transportation services have been highlighted as a constraint, causing difficulties for residents needing transport outside these times. Residents can also engage in activities such as Brain Fitness and Dakim programs, Yoga and Chair Yoga sessions, and make use of an on-site fitness center, which aims to support overall physical health and cognitive function.
Residents and families have expressed concerns about the facility. There have been significant reports of dissatisfaction with the quality of care, noting unmet expectations despite initial promises. High costs appear not to correlate with the quality of services provided, leading to frustration among residents and their families. Additionally, the advertised weekly outings seem limited by available transportation, further impacting residents' experiences. Despite these issues, aides are generally praised for their efforts, although perceived understaffing continues to present challenges within the community.
Costs at this community start at $4,605 and range up to $4,605. The average price in the community is $4,605, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,077. The cost of memory care 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.