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[Removed] was great, she was a wonderful resource for information and very concerned and compassionate about our situation. I would recommend [Removed] and A Place for Mom to anyone looking for help finding long term care options for family member.

Prairie Hills - Ottumwa is great. [Removed] was above and beyond helpful getting my parents moved into Prairie Hills last month, despite dealing with her own Dad's medical emergencies that weekend.

My brother has been a resident at Emery Place for over a year now and I could not be happier with the staff, the activities and the wonderful care that my brother has received! Because my schedule is full, he is driven to any doctor appointments free of charge which is a huge help for me. My brother can be a challenge at times, but there are never any issues or problems which is because of the outstanding staff at Emery Place. I'm so happy that I found Emery Place....they are a true blessing to me and to my family!!!

We can rest easy knowing that Mom is cared for 24 hours a day in a safe and loving manner! Staff at Emery Place routinely go Above and Beyond compared to all of the places we reviewed before making our selection, first for Assisted Living and now that Mom has moved to Memory Care. Whenever we have had questions, our concerns have been addressed right away, and the newsletter is exemplary! We couldn't be happier! [Removed]

My Mother who is 93 years old has been at Emery Place for two years. They keep her active with activities and outings. She has a very nice one bedroom apartment. The staff are very friendly and greet her by her first name. She is treated just like family. The meals there are very good and if there is something that she does not care for on a certain day the have a very good menu that she can use to order something that she wants. They have a wonderful program called Dare to Dream that allows them to do something that they would love to do. Mom went on a hot air balloon ride. I think that it was one of the most exciting things that she has ever done. It will be a fabulous place for her to live out the remaining years of her life.

My father moved in the second day that Emery Place opened. I had been looking in the area for a good 6 months when I saw it being built. I stopped in and talked to [Removed] and made my decision then and there. I have never regretted that decision. I am always made to feel welcome when I visit which is often. Due to another family medical situation, I was out of the state for 5 weeks this past summer. It was a comfort to know that Dad was being cared for and I could call and check on him at any given time. I have total faith in the care that he is provided

Really liked the programs, menus, and property...private room 5300 a month. All inclusive except furniture.

Dad seems to like some of the food at this community. He has started to participate in some of the daily activities. The staff are friendly and they are quick to respond to any of our concerns. The community is very clean and it is located close to family. I have already recommended this community.

We are loving everything about this facility! The care is wonderful and the staff are really great! The food is good, and my father likes the activities that they have to offer. We also love the fact that the facility is very homey and comfortable for my father. We are very pleased with his stay!

Mom has been at Emery a year now. She decided the day we toured it was where she wanted to live. Staff are warm and friendly and always ready with a smile. The facility itself is clean, activities are numerous, and according to mom the food is delicious. In our experience Emery Place is a five star facility!

My father loved Emery Place, it was his number one choice when we were touring. The facility was nice and everyone there was very friendly. The reason we chose another place was because they had availability quicker than Emery Place and that was what we needed at the time.

I enjoy the personnel all the staff takes very good care of me. Some times I don't enjoy the food it is improving though.

It is an excellent facility for anyone needing extra help. It is very clean. The food is excellent, and if I do not like what the choice of the day is I just order off the menu. The bus for activities and transportation needs is a great asset. The staff and management is very friendly, and always helpful when I need it.

A great place. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Residents look happy and always busy.

I read the previous review and I have some changes to make. This community used to be known as Windmill Pointe, which gave it negative reviews but it has has since been bought out by Senior Housing Companies. It was renamed Brown Deer Place and underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. The reviews though, did not get a renovation because the negative ones from the previous owners and name stuck with it. The community is absolutely beautiful and having seen it prior to the renovation, I would say that has easily improved tenfold! They do have their own transportation now with both a van and a bus. The activities that are offered are great and there are so many things to pick and choose from! Go tour Brown Deer Place, I promise you will not regret it!

Wonderful staff. Small facility allows bonds to be made, and each resident get the help and attention they need.

The meals have been really well proportioned out and the chef is great at making sure there is a range of healthy options for my loved one. Her bedroom and bathroom is kept clean and trash is taken out throughout the week.The staff have been a huge help with doctor appointments and making sure her transportation is taken care of.

I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is a concern of mine. Overall we love it.

The staff are very friendly and attentive to the residents you can tell they enjoy their job. My Father in law seems more comfortable and they have plenty of staff to help. I have not had a chance to try the food but my Father in law seems to like it. They offer a variety of activities for the residents to enjoy. I would recommend this community.

The family is very happy with it. The staff is very nice, and accommodating, and communicative. We haven't had any complaints about food or housekeeping, or anything really. I would give them a five, they have been very good.