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3.8 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of River Roads Manor
common14 reviews mention this
Staff are helpful and professional
Residents frequently describe staff as helpful, professional, and courteous.
Many residents say the office team and management are friendly and professional, and they describe easy communication in everyday interactions. Several also mention quick follow-through when maintenance problems come up, including cases where an issue was repaired promptly after reporting. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing long waits for phone calls or dismissiveness when problems were reported, but the overall theme is that staff conduct is a key part of the experience.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Maintenance and upkeep draw complaints
Multiple residents report maintenance and upkeep problems that affect daily comfort.
A recurring concern is that repairs and general upkeep fall behind, with some residents describing slow maintenance or the lack of a maintenance team. Several reviews point to ongoing issues like units without working air, problems with basic finishes, and repeated problems that weren’t resolved the first time. Others specifically mention trash and overall disrepair, and a few describe situations where they felt urgency or follow-up was missing when damage occurred.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Strong sewage odors and mess
Residents repeatedly describe strong odor and dirty common areas.
Several reviews mention unpleasant smells in hallways or immediately upon entering, including references to raw sewage. Along with odor, residents describe dirty carpets and an overall messy building, including overflowing trash areas and a lack of cleaning. While some residents counter that they’ve found the place clean and tranquil after moving in, the odor-and-mess theme remains a frequent criticism.
common2 reviews mention this
Peaceful atmosphere at times
Some residents describe the community as quiet and peaceful.
A couple of residents describe a calm, quiet feel as part of what they like about living here. One review also describes settling in as a positive experience with a clean, tranquil environment, reinforcing the same theme in a separate account.
common2 reviews mention this
On-campus beauty shop
Residents mention an on-campus beauty shop as a useful amenity.
Two residents specifically call out the presence of a beauty shop on campus. One frames it as an excellent place to retire, while the other highlights it as a feature they appreciate in addition to the general quality of the community.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Types of Care
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Transportation
Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Express Scripts (3.6 miles)
Schnucks (4.3 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
Walgreens (4.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
Restaurants
White Castle (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (5.7 miles)
Chili's Grill & Bar (5.9 miles)
Florissant City Diner (5.9 miles)
The Blue Note (6 miles)
Yellowbelly (6.1 miles)
Firehouse Subs (6.1 miles)
Hospitals
Christian Hospital (3.2 miles)
Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (5.5 miles)
Gateway Regional Medical Center (5.8 miles)
VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Program (6.2 miles)
The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis (6.5 miles)
St Louis Children's Hospital (6.5 miles)
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center (7.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Ann Catholic School (3.4 miles)
Transportation
Metrolink North Hanley Station (4 miles)
U-Haul Moving & Storage (4.4 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.3 miles)
National Car Rental (5.9 miles)
Terminal 2 Parking (5.9 miles)
Southwest Airlines (5.9 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (6.1 miles)
Parks
Fairground Park (4.7 miles)
Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (4.7 miles)
St Ferdinand Park (6.7 miles)
Bar K (7.6 miles)
Citygarden (7.7 miles)
Shaw Park (7.8 miles)
Cafes
Old Town Donut Shop (5.8 miles)
Starbucks (5.8 miles)
Blueprint Coff (6 miles)
Starbucks (6.1 miles)
Made. by Lia (6.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Starbucks (7.1 miles)
Physicians
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (6.7 miles)
BJC Behavioral Health Service - Dinu Petru Gangure MD (7.3 miles)
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Active Adult Communities (55+)
Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away)
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