Diversicare Of St Joseph in Saint Joseph, MO

Diversicare Of St Joseph is a nursing home community in Saint Joseph, MO.

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3002 North 18Th Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64505

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3.9 from 72 reviews
5 stars
45
4 stars
7
3 stars
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Overall Review of Diversicare Of St Joseph

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is frequently praised

Residents commonly describe rehab therapy that helps them regain strength and mobility.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that therapy sessions feel focused and effective, with residents and family members describing progress toward walking, getting back home, and building strength. Multiple reviewers specifically call out physical therapy and the way therapists and therapy staff push residents toward goals while still providing support. Several reviews also connect the rehab experience to improved day-to-day function, like confidence moving around and being able to do more independently.

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Many reviews highlight staff who are kind, helpful, and take time to respond.

Across many reviews, families and residents describe staff as caring and attentive, often mentioning nurses, aides/CNAs, and therapy staff. Several reviewers say staff members answer questions, assist with needs in a timely way, and treat people with respect. That said, a smaller set of reviews raises concerns about communication, staffing levels, and whether call lights or requests are handled promptly.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food reviews range from very positive to clearly disappointing.

Dining is a mixed point in the reviews. Some residents say the food is fantastic, great, or fantastic with meals they can enjoy, while others describe meals as terrible or lacking what they need to feel healthier. A few reviewers also ask for improvements such as more snacks or better night-and-day support around meals.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care and staffing concerns

Some families report serious concerns about care follow-through and staffing.

While many reviews are positive, a handful describe problems with care execution, including inadequate staffing and missed follow-through on monitoring and routine needs. One review describes incidents involving infection control and medication handling, while another mentions concerns about neglect of care plans and incomplete basic changes. These concerns appear most often in reviews focused on long-term needs and consistent daily care rather than short rehab stays.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and facility comfort

Residents mention activities and a comfortable, clean environment.

Several reviews reference community activities like bingo and arts and crafts, along with an activity leader who is present and helpful. Other reviewers also describe clean rooms and an environment they find comfortable during their stay. A separate review mentions concerns about odor and cleanliness, but it is not the overall pattern across the majority of comments.

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

  • 180 resident community capacity 180 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

  • 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

Parks

  • Krug Park (0.5 miles)
  • St Joseph Park Maintenance (0.7 miles)
  • Frances Park (1.5 miles)
  • Huston Wyeth Park (1.7 miles)
  • Coleman Hawkins (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cabana Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Amnesia Too (0.9 miles)
  • Subway (1.3 miles)
  • Bougainville Cafe-Buffet-Bar (1.4 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Luna's Fine Dining & Catering (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rogers Long Term Care Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Rogers Pharmacy #5 (1.1 miles)
  • Apothecary Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • North End Health Center (1.2 miles)
  • Northwest Health Services (1.2 miles)
  • Wiles Eye Center (1.3 miles)
  • St Joseph Nephrology Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics (1.4 miles)
  • Pivotal Foot & Ankle Surgeons (1.4 miles)
  • Gastroenterology Clinic of St Joseph (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith United Church (1.3 miles)
  • North Church of God (1.5 miles)
  • Seventeenth Street Church (1.5 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.6 miles)
  • St John Charismatic Episcopal Church (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Surgery Center Of St Joseph (1.3 miles)
  • Apac Customer Services Inc. (1.7 miles)
  • Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Muddy Mo Coffee Company (2.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Success Truck Leasing (2.3 miles)
  • Pony Express Station (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood - St. Joseph (2.5 miles)

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