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Overall Review of Senior Suites at St Clair Commons
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Nursing care gets strong praise
Residents highlight nursing as a standout part of care.
Several residents describe the nursing staff as exceptional, including one resident saying it’s the best they’ve ever seen and another calling nursing and aides top notch. A resident also describes the facility as excellent for quality care. One reviewer noted an early experience where their mother-in-law was sent to the hospital after three days, but said the situation was better after they moved her.
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Food is mixed
Dining reviews vary from very good to very bad.
Some reviews say meals taste good, including enjoying dinner with a family member and describing a lunch as delicious. Another review reports the food is bad, and also mentions no hot water for a period. Another resident describes good food alongside clean conditions and care. Overall, dining experiences aren’t consistent across reviews.
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Activities help fill the days
Residents mention activities that keep people engaged.
Residents describe multiple ways the community keeps busy, including fun activities during the day and scheduled options like bingo. One review also mentions residents can participate in resident-run and community-sponsored activities. During COVID, one reviewer said activities were paused, which made the time feel lonely.
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Transportation is mostly for appointments
Transportation support appears focused on medical appointments.
One reviewer says transportation is provided to and from doctors’ appointments. Another reviewer’s only complaint is that transportation wasn’t provided for an outing beyond appointments, asking for at least one additional outing.
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Cleanliness stands out to visitors
Multiple reviewers comment on how clean the community feels.
Several reviews describe the facility as very clean, including during visits and seminars. Others echo clean conditions alongside friendly interactions. One negative review doesn’t focus on cleanliness but does mention ongoing issues, including no hot water for a while.
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Administration gets both praise and criticism
Opinions about leadership vary across reviews.
Some residents praise administration, describing the administrator as in complete control, rewarding multiple administrators’ work, and citing leadership as caring and supportive. One reviewer specifically highlights Heather Jewell as excellent. Another review gives a strong negative opinion about Heather, creating an inconsistent impression of leadership experience.
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