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Overall Review of Bentleys Extended Care
caveat4 reviews mention this
Falls and care safety are mixed
Several residents describe serious safety concerns involving falls and follow-through.
A number of reviews raise alarm about safety when residents need helpâespecially around falls and getting assistance. One review says a resident was allowed to sleep with no bed rails despite being labeled a fall risk, and later suffered a serious head injury. Another review describes repeated falls and also mentions trouble getting help for toileting. Residents also report an overall mismatch between needs and the level of assistance provided during daily care moments.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food fits some diets, not all
Dining reviews are inconsistent, with good experiences and clear diet gaps.
Some families say the food is good and that meals include variety and snacks, with residents eating well during their stay. At the same time, other reviewers describe that food did not work for specific dietary needs like vegetarian preferences, lactose intolerance, and diabetes. Overall, dining quality seems to depend on the dietary requirements and how well they can be accommodated.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Many reviews highlight frequent activities and outings.
Residents and families describe a busy schedule with activities almost every day, including exercises, games, and opportunities to participate based on what the resident wants. Several reviews specifically mention an activities coordinator who helps keep residents included, along with options like church services and social events. One reviewer also mentions outings such as a casino visit, framing it as part of the rehab experience.
common2 reviews mention this
Communication during care feels attentive
Some families say updates are timely and easy to get.
A couple of reviews describe being able to reach the community for information, including daytime or nighttime updates. One family also says staff alerted them whenever their loved one fell, which helped them feel safer and more informed about what was happening between visits.
common6 reviews mention this
The facility is frequently described as clean
Multiple reviews mention the community is clean and well kept.
Several reviewers describe a clean, maintained environment, from rooms being cleaned daily to the overall facility looking updated and in good condition. Families also say residents look clean and cared for when they visit. This cleanliness emphasis appears alongside both rehab and long-term experiences, suggesting it is a recurring point residents and families notice.
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Features
Housing
72 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Lambert-St Louis International (3 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Schnucks (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Schnucks (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Schnucks (3.1 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
The Blue Note (2.5 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
Syberg's Dorsett (3.1 miles)
McDonald's (3.1 miles)
St Louis Bread Company (3.2 miles)
Westport Plaza (3.2 miles)
Transportation
Budget Rent A Car (2.2 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (2.3 miles)
National Car Rental (2.3 miles)
Terminal 1 (2.4 miles)
Terminal 1 Passenger Pickup (2.4 miles)
TSA PreCheck A Gates (2.5 miles)
TSA Security Checkpoint Gates C & D (2.5 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (5.3 miles)
Starbucks (5.9 miles)
Blueprint Coff (6.1 miles)
Old Town Donut Shop (6.5 miles)
Panera Bread (6.5 miles)
Hospitals
DePaul Hospital (3.6 miles)
DePaul Health Center - Emergency Room (3.6 miles)
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (5 miles)
St John's Mercy Surgery Center (5.5 miles)
St Joseph's Hospital (7 miles)
Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (7.3 miles)
Places of Worship
St Ann Catholic School (4.8 miles)
Parks
Shaw Park (5 miles)
Creve Coeur Park (5.3 miles)
Tilles Park Neighborhood (6.5 miles)
Frontier Park (6.8 miles)
Vogt Brothers Park (7.2 miles)
St Ferdinand Park (7.2 miles)
Physicians
University Club Medical (6.3 miles)
Walsh, Martin Ssm Health Outpatient Center Veterans Memorial Parkway (7.1 miles)
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