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Southgate Health Care Center

900 East Ninth Street, Po Box 843, Metropolis, IL 62960

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

3.3 from 3 reviews
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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The facility is clean and well-maintained.
    • pro The staff members are attentive and watch over the residents.
    • pro The facility provides activities for the residents, such as bingo and card games.
    • pro The nurses at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are friendly and welcoming.
    • pro The staff members go above and beyond, offering drinks to visitors to help them cool off.
    • pro The facility is known for having a friendly atmosphere with smiling faces.
    • pro Some of the staff members have developed personal relationships with the visitors, showing a sense of care and familiarity.

    Cons

    • pro The facility is really old and not in the greatest shape.
    • pro Upper management is very poor.
    • pro There are not a whole lot of activities for the residents.
    • pro There were some things the person wasn't thrilled with.
    • pro The father wasn't able to participate in activities like bingo and card games.
    • pro Some negative aspects of the facility were mentioned, although overall they still took good care of the person's father.

    Review

    Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Metropolis, Illinois, is a facility that has garnered mixed reviews from visitors. While the facility itself may be old and not in the best condition, it is clean and well-maintained. The upper management leaves much to be desired, but the majority of the workers are praised for their dedication and care towards the residents.

    One reviewer shares their positive experience with Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as they recount how well their father was taken care of during his stay. Despite the facility's shortcomings, they were pleased with the level of care provided. The facility boasts two large areas where residents can congregate, and staff members diligently watch over them.

    The reviewer commends the diligent efforts made by staff members to ensure their father's safety while he attempted to leave the facility due to his dementia. The staff placed guards at each exit during all shifts, effectively preventing any possible escapes. Even when their father would wander during sleepless nights, nurses would allow him to sit with them at the nurse's station providing attentive supervision.

    Although there were certain aspects that did not completely satisfy this particular reviewer, overall, they were content with their father's care at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They witnessed how staff members would seat residents together based on compatibility and sociability during mealtimes. The presence of various activities such as bingo and card games was noted positively by many other residents who actively participated.

    Another visitor shares a contrasting review expressing admiration for Southgate Nursing Home. They describe it as one of the friendliest and cleanest facilities they have ever visited compared to other places where their grandmother had been admitted in the past. The reviewer appreciates the warm greetings from nurses upon entering and even mentions some nurses knowing them by name—a rare occurrence elsewhere.

    Additionally, despite acknowledging that it may not be standard practice, this particular visitor details how staff members offer them a drink upon arrival to help them cool off. The personal connection they feel with the staff is evident as they mention being friends with some of them. Ultimately, this reviewer expresses their love for visiting their grandmother and appreciates the positive atmosphere created by the dedicated staff at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

    In conclusion, Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois, has received a range of reviews from visitors. While the facility may have its flaws due to its age and subpar upper management, it is praised for its cleanliness. The caring nature exhibited by most workers stands out positively among reviewers. Activities offered are enjoyable for many residents, fostering a sense of community within the facility. There are also individual reports of friendly and welcoming interactions between visitors and staff members, further enhancing the overall experience at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

    Features

    Housing

    • 140 resident community capacity 140 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • 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

    Description

    Southgate Health Care Center is a premier assisted living community located in the vibrant city of Metropolis, IL. Our community offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure that our residents live a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

    For our residents' convenience and relaxation, we offer a beauty salon where they can pamper themselves with various treatments. They can also enjoy their favorite TV shows with our cable or satellite TV service. Our community-operated transportation makes it easy for residents to attend social events or run errands in the surrounding areas.

    We understand the importance of staying connected in today's digital age, which is why we provide a computer center and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access for our residents to stay connected with loved ones or explore new interests online. Our dining room serves delicious meals in a restaurant-style setting, catering to special dietary restrictions.

    To promote an active lifestyle, we have a fitness room where residents can engage in physical activities that suit their abilities. In addition, our gaming room provides entertainment options for friendly competitions and leisurely fun. Residents can enjoy the beauty of nature in our well-maintained garden and outdoor space.

    Housekeeping services are provided to keep each resident's living space clean and tidy. Each unit comes fully furnished with private bathrooms, ensuring comfort and privacy. Our small library offers a quiet place for residents to indulge in their love for reading.

    We prioritize the well-being of our residents by offering move-in coordination services and non-medical transportation arrangements. Our wellness center focuses on mental wellness programs to support the emotional health of our residents. Medication management is provided by trained staff members.

    Our community also offers concierge services for any assistance needed, as well as fitness programs to promote physical health. Planned day trips and scheduled daily activities are available for those looking for social engagement within the community. Resident-run activities allow individuals to take charge of their own recreational pursuits.

    In terms of proximity to essential amenities, there are parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals located conveniently nearby.

    At Southgate Health Care Center, we strive to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where our residents can thrive. Our dedicated staff is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to ensure that our residents live their best lives.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Pharmacies

    • Metropolis Drugs (0.3 miles)
    • National Wound Care (0.4 miles)
    • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
    • Metropolis Drugs II (1.4 miles)
    • West Towne Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
    • Health Mart Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
    • Strawberry Hills Pharmacy (5.7 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Sonic Drive-In (0.3 miles)
    • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
    • Fat Edd's Roadhouse (0.8 miles)
    • Super City Bar & Grill (1.7 miles)
    • Huddle House (1.8 miles)
    • Charleys Philly Steaks (4 miles)
    • Waffle Hut (4 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Trinity Presbyterian Church (0.6 miles)
    • Church of Christ (0.6 miles)
    • Mount Horeb Freewilll Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
    • World of Pentecost Upc Church (1.1 miles)
    • Southern Baptist Convention (2.6 miles)
    • Concord United Methodist Church (5.4 miles)
    • Launch (6 miles)

    Parks

    • Dorothy Miller Park (0.6 miles)
    • Stuart Nelson Park (5.4 miles)
    • Noble Park (6.4 miles)
    • Carson Park (7 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Massac County Hospital Di (0.7 miles)
    • Mcdaniels Robbin Massac Memorial Hospital Rural Health Metropolis (1.4 miles)
    • Legacy Oxygen & Home Care Equipment (7.2 miles)

    Physicians

    • Dr Hinners Podiatrist Office (0.9 miles)
    • Family Physicians Center (1.4 miles)
    • Bajuyo Benito MD PC (1.6 miles)
    • Massac Memorial Hospital (1.7 miles)
    • Mansfield Eye Clinic (5.2 miles)
    • HealthSource of Paducah (5.5 miles)
    • Jones, Evelyn Montgomery DR (5.6 miles)

    Transportation

    • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
    • Beau's Aero Detail (2.8 miles)
    • Budget Truck Rental (5.5 miles)
    • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (6.4 miles)
    • Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (6.7 miles)

    Theaters

    • Cinemark Paducah (5 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
    • Panera Bread (5.5 miles)

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