Southridge Specialty Care, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, is a healthcare facility offering a range of services with a primary focus on nursing home care. As part of Care Initiatives, this facility is dedicated to providing both rehabilitation and long-term residential care. It has been a certified Medicare and Medicaid participant since March 1, 1994, and supports up to 70 residents. The facility emphasizes individualized care plans and includes offerings such as 24-hour skilled nursing, memory care, wound care, and pain management. The team also provides outpatient rehabilitation services in collaboration with Saint Louis University Hospital and offers speech, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as stroke care. Additional support services include medication management, hospice, and respite care.
Amenities at Southridge Specialty Care are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, including a chapel, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a barber/beauty salon. The facility supports special dietary restrictions and operates with a multicultural staff capable of communicating in multiple languages such as Spanish, Chinese, French, Hindi, Vietnamese, and German. Resident and family counseling are available to support emotional well-being. The facility's emphasis on clubs and communities encourages social engagement among residents, while its resident/family council fosters communication and involvement in care decisions.
Southridge Specialty Care has received mixed reviews from residents and their families. On one hand, positive feedback highlights the compassionate and attentive care provided by the nurses and staff, who often create a family-like environment with strong teamwork across departments. Conversely, criticisms focus on issues such as understaffing, inadequate management, and poor communication with families. Some reviews underscore concerns about staff mistreatment and inappropriate behavior by management, suggesting inconsistency in care. These mixed experiences reveal the facility may be better suited for residents with fewer medical needs, whereas those requiring more comprehensive care might face challenges.
Costs at this community start at $5,475 and range up to $6,448. The average price in the community is $5,962, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,165. 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.
