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Monticello House in Jackson, MO

Monticello House is an assisted living and memory care community in Jackson, MO.

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Monticello House in Jackson, MO

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Monticello House Monticello House

1115 K Land Drivepo Box 740, Jackson, MO 63755

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 28 reviews
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Overall Review of Monticello House

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff are often described as caring

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and the facility as clean.

Many reviewers say staff members are friendly, professional, and caring, and they often connect that to a facility that feels clean and well kept. Several also mention renovations and ongoing improvements that made the community feel more maintained. A few reviewers note staffing changes over time, but they still describe positive staff experiences at earlier points.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care receives serious complaints

Memory care is where multiple reviewers report the strongest problems.

One reviewer describes the memory care unit as poor, citing low nurse availability and difficulties getting updates, along with concerns about how meals were handled for memory care residents. Other reviewers say education and handling for dementia patients is lacking, and they add that communication among caregivers and nurses falls short. Taken together, the recurring theme is that memory care support did not meet expectations for some families.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing and response reliability concerns

Some reviewers worry about staffing levels and reliable, attentive care.

Several comments point to being short staffed, and at least one describes communication as inadequate between nurses, aides, and other staff. Another reviewer alleges a neglectful night shift, including an example of call-button removal and no response to a resident’s repeated request for assistance. While there are also positive mentions about daytime staff, the negative reviews center on consistency and responsiveness.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed but noted

Food is a point families bring up, including both positive and negative notes.

One family review praises the food as very good, mentioning meal plans, frequent snacks, and that residents enjoyed it. In contrast, a memory-care-focused review says the food for memory care residents was not always the same consistency as the regular dining area. That combination suggests dining can be a strength for some residents while varying by care area.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 32 resident community capacity 32 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Jackson, Missouri offers a variety of amenities and services that may be attractive to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. With several pharmacies nearby such as Jones Drug Store and MediCenter Pharmacy, access to prescription medications and health supplies is readily available. Additionally, there are reputable physicians in the area such as Heartland Family Physicians and Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri for medical care. In terms of hospitals, Southeast Hospital Rehabilitation and Landmark Hospital provide accessible healthcare options. For dining options, establishments like Fuel and Gordonville Grill offer a range of choices to suit different tastes. There are also places of worship, cafes, theaters like Cape West Cinema, parks like Arena Park for outdoor activities, and transportation services available at Showcase Taxidermy Studio for added convenience. Overall, this area provides a range of resources that can support a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors looking to settle in Jackson, Missouri.

Pharmacies

  • Jones Drug Store (0.1 miles)
  • MediCenter Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Horst Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • Southeast Pharmacy (8.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.2 miles)
  • Schnucks Cape Girardeau (8.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (0.2 miles)
  • Cape Radiology Group (1 miles)
  • Heartland Family Physicians (1.5 miles)
  • Jackson Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Charles S Pewitt (1.9 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology of Southeast Missouri (5.2 miles)
  • Keser Kimberly RN, DNP, FNP-BC (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southeast Hospital Rehabilitation (0.3 miles)
  • Semo Hospital (6.3 miles)
  • Landmark Hospital (7.1 miles)
  • Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau (7.1 miles)
  • Cunningham Carson, MD (7.5 miles)
  • Saint Francis Medical Center (7.6 miles)
  • Southeast Hospital (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Fuel (0.5 miles)
  • Wings Etc (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Arby's (2.1 miles)
  • Gordonville Grill (5 miles)
  • Little Ole Opry Co. (7.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Lutheran Parish Hall (5.3 miles)
  • Zion United Methodist Church (5.9 miles)
  • The Apostolic Promise Church (6.8 miles)
  • Burfordville Baptist Church (7.9 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (7.9 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (8.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.5 miles)
  • Bubble Crush Tea (8.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Cape West Cinema Cape Girardeau, Mo (7.4 miles)

Parks

  • Arena Park (7.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Showcase Taxidermy Studio (8.6 miles)

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