The Lodge at Manito

We moved my parents here in Mid October. We were nervous and going through all the emotions that go along with relocating your parents into assisted living. The staff at the Lodge are fantastic and have done so much to make Mom and Dad's transition as simple as possible. Both parents are eating better, active, and having more interaction than they've had in a long while. The food is good and the amenities are outstanding. God blessed us by putting the Lodge into our lives.

If we had known about The Lodge, we would have moved our father to Memory Care much sooner. I gave top-ratings in every category absolutely without hesitation. I would add another category for "Flexible and Responsive to Individual Needs" and rate that 5 also. The staff has been caring, friendly, and even fun-loving while never sacrificing safety, appropriate medical and memory care, and professionalism. The Lodge is in a small town just on the edge of town. They were able to use the location to their advantage by building a nice set of sidewalks all around the building. Dad can walk outside without getting confused or lost because he can stay on the sidewalk and never lose site of the building. Memory Care is so much more than just doors locked from the outside. The staff members at all levels are very aware of my father's routines and frequently check on him, reminding him if he forgets to head down the hall for exercise class or whatever. His anxiety level is so much less now that he has realized they are not going to let him miss something he wants to do because he has forgotten what day it is or what time it is. Most important, without exception, every staff member treats him with respect and has the attitude that he is actually capable of doing important and enjoyable things, with the support that he needs for his memory.

Could be a great place but care for seniors is lacking due to no management, I have seen the employees that work there but the ones who go above & beyond aren’t recognized, taken advantage of their dedication! The employees who are friends with the so called management get away with sitting on their phones doing the bare minimum and are awarded with more hours, double time, etc. We are thinking about moving my parent back home.