Meadows on Sycamore Inc in Sioux Falls

Review

Meadows on Sycamore is best suited for families seeking a warm, home-like assisted living experience where staff relationships matter and residents can form a sense of belonging. The community can feel like a caring, family-centric environment, with ample common space and a layout that supports socializing and activities. When operations run smoothly, the care teams demonstrate competence and a genuine, if inconsistent, dedication to residents. For families prioritizing personal connections, familiar faces, and a approachable, neighborhood? atmosphere, Meadows on Sycamore can be appealing. That said, the middle road here comes with clear caveats. Prospective residents and families should consider alternatives if impeccable cleanliness, consistent staffing, and meticulous clinical oversight are non-negotiable. Several reviews flag bed bug infestations and ongoing cleanliness problems, including dirty laundry spaces and persistent pests. Staffing levels also appear unreliable at times, with complaints about being understaffed and overwhelmed med aides. Management communication is repeatedly called out as weak, and changes in quality since earlier years are noted, suggesting a facility that can slip when leadership isn't actively steering operations. In practical terms, the positive indicators - competent, caring staff when present, a facility that can feel like family, and rooms that compare favorably with peers - do not fully offset the major downsides. The most consequential concerns are cleanliness and pest control, which directly impact resident safety and dignity. The combination of bed bugs, reported filth, and insufficient housekeeping undermines the otherwise welcoming atmosphere. On the clinical side, the burden placed on medication aides is substantial, with instances of medication errors cited as a risk. When these gaps appear, the perceived value of the community diminishes quickly for families trying to protect a vulnerable loved one.