Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center in Granite City, IL

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a cabinet with a TV on top, and a coffee table.

  • Decor

    A cozy dining room with multiple tables and chairs, decorated with yellow walls and floral arrangements.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a couch, chairs, coffee table, and a grandfather clock.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring two beds with colorful bedding, bedside lamps, and a nightstand.

  • Landscaping

    A cozy house with a well-maintained garden and patio area.

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Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center in Granite City, IL

Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Granite City, IL.

Information last verified:

3900 Stearns Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040

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

3.1 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Stearns Nursing & Rehab Center

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness is a concern

Several reviewers describe missed checks, delayed response, and basic care lapses.

Multiple negative reviews say residents weren’t checked often enough, weren’t eating or drinking properly, and developed complications like sores, infections, or falls. Others describe problems with call light responsiveness, communication about concerns, and discharge or record follow-through. A few reviews also frame medication handling and staff supervision as inconsistent, with families reporting they had to push for help.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff are frequently described positively

Many reviewers praise the nursing and CNA teams for being caring and professional.

A large share of reviews focus on staff members treating residents well, keeping them clean, and helping them regain function during rehab or long-term stays. Families also describe positive day-to-day interactions and trust in the staff’s ability to care for physical, mental, and emotional needs. At the same time, the overall feedback isn’t uniform, with some reviewers reporting serious issues, which points to mixed experiences across units or periods.

common 4 reviews mention this

Admissions contacts help families

Reviewers often highlight specific admissions staff as informative and supportive.

Several reviews single out named admissions or staff contacts as being helpful with information and guidance during the intake process. A few reviewers describe smooth coordination between staff roles, emphasizing that families felt answered and supported. This praise centers on getting started and communicating with the team rather than daily services alone.

common 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out in reviews

Some reviewers say the facility is clean and kept up well.

Two positive reviews specifically mention cleanliness in the resident rooms and during visits, describing a well-maintained environment. One reviewer also calls it one of the cleanest places they toured in the area. While this is not the dominant theme, those mentions align with residents’ comments about care and organization in daily routines.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 109 resident community capacity 109 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lambert-St Louis International (14 miles away) Lambert-St Louis International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (6 miles)
  • Schnucks (7.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Uncle Linny's Family Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2 miles)
  • Culver's (5.7 miles)
  • Steak 'n Shake (5.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (6 miles)
  • Tienda El Ranchito (6 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Horseshoe Lake State Park (2.7 miles)
  • Monks Mound (5.3 miles)
  • Miner Park (6.5 miles)
  • Fairground Park (7.9 miles)
  • Drost Park (8.2 miles)
  • Gateway Arch National Park (8.7 miles)
  • Citygarden (8.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Gateway Regional Medical Center (3.2 miles)
  • Health Services - SIUE (6.9 miles)
  • Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center (7.3 miles)
  • Christian Hospital (8.2 miles)
  • Anderson Hospital (8.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Allergy & Asthma Care (6.6 miles)
  • Surgical Associates (6.8 miles)
  • Infinite Wellness (7.2 miles)
  • Upper Cervical Health Center - Dr Vuagniaux (7.3 miles)
  • Fierstein Jeffrey MD (7.4 miles)
  • Hshs Medical Group (7.6 miles)
  • Edwards Oral Surg & Implant (7.7 miles)

Transportation

  • MetroLink - Emerson Park Station (7.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Leclaire Christian Church (8.3 miles)
  • Macedonia Baptist Church (8.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Edwardsville 12 (8.6 miles)

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