Addington Place of Des Moines

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  Sara Wells a month ago

  Five stars doesn’t really feel like enough to express what Addington Place has meant to my stepmom and to me. I’m an only child with three aging parents, while also working and trying to be present for my husband, our own children and grandchildren. I love my parents deeply and want them to be happy, safe, healthy, and treated with dignity. They are wonderful, intelligent, interesting people who have lived full and fascinating lives. They are also human beings—with strong personalities, complicated needs, and sometimes the ability to make the people who love them absolutely crazy. Caring for aging parents is hard. And there is an enormous difference between a facility that simply provides care and a place where the people genuinely care. Addington Place is the latter. From the very beginning, there was something different about it. When we first visited, we honestly didn’t think we could afford for Mom to live there. But she really liked it, and so did I. It felt homey. It felt comfortable. It felt right. It is small enough that people know one another, and the beautiful enclosed garden and warm environment make it feel much more like a home than an institution. Krystle worked with us from that very first meeting and helped us figure out a way to make it possible for Mom to live there. That kindness set the tone for everything that has happened since. Angie, the activity director, doesn’t just put activities on a calendar and hope residents show up. She knows Mom. She seeks her out when there is something she knows Mom will enjoy or be interested in. That may sound like a small thing, but it isn’t. It means someone is paying attention to who my stepmom actually is—not simply seeing her as another elderly resident who needs care. Taelor, the nurse, once realized that a medication prescribed for Mom was going to be extremely expensive. Instead of just letting it be delivered and leaving us to deal with the cost, she stopped the prescription so we could work on

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  Lori Overton a month ago

  Beautiful Community! A community is only as good as its leaders & Addington Place is ran by an Executive Director who shows love for seniors, fairness to staff, years of experience and loves her job. Heather Johnson makes Addington Place a Special Home for any Senior. She will share a laugh, share a tear, share a hug at anytime plus her food as she is an excellent cook. There are problems at every community in Des Moines & Heather always has an open door and the heart and ambition to solve any problem as soon as brought to her. Staff is excellent and I would recommend to any family looking for a home for their senior or any person looking for employment.

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