Ida Culver House Broadview

Mother was in skilled nursing for 3+ months.
1. It is now 10 months later and they are still unable to get the billing codes right and do electronic billing to insurance company!!!
2. While in facility, tried to do every imaginable test and get as much out of Medicare and insurance as possible.
3. Staff hides in stairwells and on phone as much as possible.
4. During lunch, if patient needs assistance in room, there is no one to help them to bathroom, etc.
5. During staff shift change, patients are not helped.
6. This is not a place to put anyone you love.

We moved my parents into Ida Culver Broadview 4 years ago. They really enjoyed their time there. The staff was fabulous: very personable and constantly interacting with the residents and us, as well. We got to know the dining staff especially well, and they were all just gems. Every day there were many activities the residents could participate in from bridge games down in the café to more structured events like outings to the Mariners games, shopping trips, and etc. The skilled nursing center was also very good and very convenient, as we had to use that more towards the end of my mom’s life. We are now looking for a place for my mother in law (who I adore!) to live, and this is at the top of our list. I would highly recommend this facility.

We moved into Ida Culver three years ago with mixed expectations. My wife was glad to have reduced housekeeping and cooking responsibilities and was happy to downsize to make that happen. I was reluctant to give up my freedom and the home I had loved for so many years.
Three weeks after move-​in I have to confess that I loved it and still do! The staff have almost become family. The level of care and concern for all the residents, both assisted living and independent living is amazing.
Yes, there is a «certain sort of people» who live here. Many are former educators and professionals, and certainly all our fellow residents are interesting in a great variety of ways. No snobbery, just acceptance if you are open minded. This is not a neighborhood of people that complain about their aches and pains. The significant money it costs is an issue, but knowing that we are secure and cared for with great food, services and activities is also a blessing for our kids. They don’t have to worry any more about us like they did, and we can have all of the fun and none of the drudgery. I still have to wash our car and pick up the dry cleaning, but oh what a luxury to do things when you want to rather than when you have to. I’m quite sure we will be happy here until someday we go out «feet first».

My Aunt has lived in this community for about 5 – 6 years. Before that she lived with my parents. This truly is a community, more than just an elder care facility. Weekly scheduled outings, theme nights, a nice size private library, amongst other events keep things interesting.
Most residents have individual apartments, prices are based on the sq. ft. of your apartment and the number of additional services you require. Breakfast and dinner are included, while lunch is extra, many residents still go shopping via the shuttle’s scheduled during the week.
While I’ve only tasted the dinner meal, once, it was decent, usually two items are offered and the menu is posted early enough that should a resident not like the offerings they could go out to dinner. For an extra fee residents can pay for guests to eat with them.
This place also offers several house-​like units set away from the main housing complex, each with their own garage. Parking spots are extra for residents, thankfully my Aunt as long since retired from driving.
Staff is always wonderfully friendly and helpful to both residents and visitors.
Minus 1 star for the lack of parking for guests.