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Lewis & Clark Gardens in Saint Charles, MO

Lewis & Clark Gardens is a nursing home community in Saint Charles, MO.

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Lewis & Clark Gardens in Saint Charles, MO

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  • Interior

    A kitchen countertop with beverage dispensers and a display case.

  • Decor

    A well-furnished waiting room featuring comfortable chairs and scenic paintings on the wall.

  • Windows

    Outdoor patio seating area with metal chairs arranged on a concrete surface.

  • Landscaping

    Sign for Lewis & Clark Gardens on a brick base near a street.

  • Artwork

    An office reception area with a wooden counter and office equipment.

  • Seating Area

    A lobby featuring seating arrangements and a piano.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy living room setup with a black sofa, decorative wall art, and a table lamp.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room with exercise equipment and gym facilities.

1221 Boonslick Road, Saint Charles, MO 63301

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

2.6 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Lewis & Clark Gardens

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is a mixed story

Therapy experiences swing between excellent rehab support and serious gaps.

Some residents and patients describe strong therapy staff and goal-oriented rehab plans that coordinated physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Others report limited or inconsistent therapy and safety concerns around transfers and falls, including situations where they felt therapy wasn’t enough to prevent worsening mobility. When therapy worked well, residents describe feeling supported and helped with daily progress rather than left alone in a bed.

common 9 reviews mention this

Food quality and serving concerns

Food comes up repeatedly, ranging from manageable to unappetizing.

Several reviews complain about food that was cold, dry, or barely edible, and residents describe meals as a frequent point of frustration. A smaller set of reviews describe the food as good, home-like, or just acceptable, with prompt service mentioned in one positive note. Overall, dining quality and how it’s served appears to vary by experience.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor complaints

Many residents and visitors report persistent cleanliness and odor issues.

A large number of reviews describe strong, persistent unpleasant odors, dirty rooms, and unclean bathrooms, with concerns about housekeeping and linen not being handled reliably. Some accounts include issues like soiled bedding or diapers and general unclean conditions that made visitors uncomfortable. A few reviews push back with reports that the facility was clean, but the negative cleanliness themes appear often enough to be a consistent concern.

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Staffing and care reliability

Care reliability is a recurring concern in resident and family accounts.

Many reviews describe insufficient staffing, with residents reportedly left in bed for long stretches, call lights going unanswered, and basic care not being completed consistently. Several accounts also criticize the way staff communicate or provide nursing support, including reports of rude behavior and unqualified care. At the same time, some reviews highlight specific nurses and aides as caring and respectful, suggesting experiences may depend heavily on who is working and how consistent coverage is.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical and daily conveniences

There are nearby clinics and everyday stops close by.

The surrounding area includes outpatient and pharmacy options within about half a mile, plus quick access to restaurants and retail. For hospital access, St Joseph's Hospital is listed around a mile away. This can make it easier for families to run errands or coordinate care-related visits while a resident is nearby.

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Features

Housing

  • 142 resident community capacity 142 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 (8 miles away) Lambert-St Louis International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

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
  • 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

Physicians

  • Walsh, Martin Ssm Health Outpatient Center Veterans Memorial Parkway (0.4 miles)
  • Professional Building 1 (4.4 miles)
  • Advanced Bone & Joint formerly St Peters Bone & Joint (4.9 miles)
  • Clarkson Eyecare (6.8 miles)
  • SSM Family Medicine (6.9 miles)
  • Ssm St Joseph Medical Park (6.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Schnucks (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Schnucks (1.6 miles)
  • Dierbergs (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.8 miles)
  • Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Nacho's Fresh Mex (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • White Castle (1.8 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Streets Of St Charles 8 (0.7 miles)
  • Marcus Theatres (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph's Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • DePaul Hospital (4 miles)
  • DePaul Health Center - Emergency Room (4 miles)
  • Barnes Jewish Medical Building (4.4 miles)
  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Frontier Park (1.1 miles)
  • Vogt Brothers Park (1.4 miles)
  • Blanchette Memorial Hall (2 miles)
  • Kwanis Park (3.1 miles)
  • Schaefer Park (3.2 miles)
  • Creve Coeur Park (3.4 miles)
  • Faust Park (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Cletus Catholic Church (2.7 miles)
  • Jungs Station Baptist Church (3.8 miles)
  • Harvester Nazarene NMI (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Sugar Beans Coffee House (3.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Terminal 1 (7.5 miles)
  • Terminal 1 Passenger Pickup (7.6 miles)
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (7.6 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck A Gates (7.6 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint Gates C & D (7.6 miles)
  • Budget Rent A Car (8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (8.1 miles)

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