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3.4 from 51 reviews
5 stars
23
4 stars
8
3 stars
2
2 stars
4
1 stars
14
Overall Review of Garden Plaza of Florissant
caveat4 reviews mention this
After-hours help is a recurring problem
Several residents and families report delayed or missing responses when they needed help.
Multiple reviews say staff did not answer the phone or respond to call buttons, including after normal business hours. In one account, a fall led to waiting for help, and emergency services were called after no one answered. Another resident review describes an emergency necklace button being pressed and help taking hours. Taken together, these accounts raise serious concerns about getting timely assistance when help is urgent.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Care quality and cleanliness concerns
Residents and families describe cleanliness and maintenance problems that need attention.
Some reviewers mention issues with the condition of apartments and shared spaces, including reports of unpleasant odors and housekeeping not being done. Other reviews describe cleanliness concerns tied to delayed or inadequate upkeep. Even among the more positive accounts, there are also comments that communication with maintenance and management could improve, suggesting follow-through is inconsistent.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed and sometimes poor
Dining reviews range from disappointing to improved, with several complaints about food quality.
Several families complain that meals were not nutritious or that food was served cold, fried, or lacking basic items like milk. Other reviews also describe dissatisfaction with culinary options, alongside concerns about medications and staffing coverage. On the positive side, at least a few residents mention enjoying the community’s dining setup or seeing menus available to review what is served. A separate review focuses on kitchen leadership and suggests food could be better.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities are a clear positive
Residents are repeatedly described as staying engaged with frequent planned activities.
Reviewers frequently highlight a calendar with activities and say the community offers enough for residents to participate regularly. Several accounts describe residents becoming social and busy through daily programs. Some reviews also connect engagement to memory care well-being, crediting specific activity planning. Even where other issues are mentioned, activities are often presented as a standout part of day-to-day life.
common5 reviews mention this
Move-in experience and tours stand out
The tour and move-in guidance are frequently described as helpful and clear.
A number of reviews praise the admissions and sales experience, describing knowledgeable explanations and comfortable tours. Families also mention that questions were answered and that the staff made the process easier, including on short notice. This theme is not universal—one review criticizes how a director handled questions—but overall, multiple accounts emphasize a smoother start during placement.
How we summarize
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Transportation
Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away)
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Chili's Grill & Bar (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
KFC (1.8 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)
Firehouse Subs (1.8 miles)
Saint Louis Bread Co. (1.8 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
Schnucks (1.5 miles)
Schnucks (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.6 miles)
Old Town Donut Shop (2.4 miles)
Made. by Lia (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Blueprint Coff (9.7 miles)
Starbucks (9.7 miles)
Hospitals
Christian Hospital (2.4 miles)
DePaul Health Center - Emergency Room (8.9 miles)
DePaul Hospital (9 miles)
Getwebbed Net (9.6 miles)
Saint Anthony's Health Center (9.6 miles)
Alton Memorial Surgery Center (9.6 miles)
Alton Memorial Hospital (9.6 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Moving & Storage (2.5 miles)
Metrolink North Hanley Station (5.6 miles)
Southwest Airlines (5.8 miles)
Terminal 2 Parking (5.8 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.9 miles)
National Car Rental (5.9 miles)
TSA Security Checkpoint Gates C & D (6 miles)
Parks
St Ferdinand Park (2.7 miles)
Piasa Park (8.3 miles)
Garfield Park (8.6 miles)
Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (9.1 miles)
Fairground Park (9.4 miles)
Places of Worship
St Ann Catholic School (6.3 miles)
Millennium Temple Church of God in Christ (9 miles)
Physicians
Riverbend Ophthalmology (8.5 miles)
Saint Anthony's Cancer Center of Excellence (8.8 miles)
Garden Plaza of Florissant is located at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr, Florissant, MO 63033 in St. Louis County, Missouri
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Assisted Living
Independent Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided
Clean, well-maintained facility with attentive staff and quality dining.
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