Care partners and leadership are repeatedly described as patient, attentive, and respectful.
A consistent theme across the reviews is that residents are treated with kindness and that families feel supported day to day. Multiple reviewers specifically call out people like Amanda and Bobby for being polite, responsive, and engaged with residents, including communicating with families and taking residents on outings. Several reviews also describe caregivers as gentle and skilled, and mention quick attention when something is off with a resident.
differentiator
Outings and activities keep residents engaged
Residents stay connected through frequent outings and planned daily activities.
Many families choose Dolan for activities that help residents stay active, and several describe a routine that includes outings and group events. Reviews mention the âDirector of Funâ and activities team arranging trips and field trips, with families receiving updates like photos and texts. Residents are described as enjoying music, social outings, and in-home or community activities, and one reviewer also asks for outings to be slower and less hectic so residentsâ wishes are considered.
differentiator
Small, home-like setting feels safer
The small, home-like layout is described as calming and easier to live in with dementia.
A recurring positive theme is the home-like environment, including the sense of familiarity and reduced âinstitutionalâ feel. Several reviews describe residents feeling safe and content, with examples like access to outdoor space/patio areas that supports freedom without feeling confined. Others mention private or small-home living arrangements and the benefit of stable routines and fewer residents in each home.
common
Memory-care support includes supervision
Residents are described as receiving hands-on dementia support and individualized attention.
Reviews repeatedly connect day-to-day care with dementia-specific support, including staff learning how each resident communicates and what helps them stay calm. Families describe caregivers tuning into preferences and helping with personal care needs, while others mention medication management and mental wellness as part of the overall approach. One reviewer also highlights that the facility worked with behavior medication needs when transitioning their loved one, describing improved well-being over time.
caveat
Care quality concerns show up too
Some reviews raise serious concerns about staffing, communication, and care follow-through.
Alongside the positive accounts, there are multiple critical reviews that describe breakdowns in basic care or communication. Examples include reports of unanswered calls, concerns about staff behavior during shifts, and claims that promised items or activities were not delivered consistently. A few negative reviews also describe situations involving worsening conditions and dissatisfaction with refunds or visitation limits, which indicates the importance of clarifying expectations during the decision process.
How we summarize
We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
44 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Lambert-St Louis International (5 miles away)
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
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
Panera Bread (0.6 miles)
Starbucks (1.2 miles)
Panera Bread (4.5 miles)
Starbucks (5.8 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)
Blueprint Coff (6.6 miles)
Starbucks (7.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Schnucks (0.8 miles)
Dierbergs (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Dierbergs (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Schnucks (3.1 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
Westport Social (2 miles)
Westport Plaza (2 miles)
St Louis Bread Company (2.1 miles)
McDonald's (2.3 miles)
Syberg's Dorsett (2.7 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)
Hospitals
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (2.7 miles)
St John's Mercy Surgery Center (2.9 miles)
DePaul Hospital (4.8 miles)
DePaul Health Center - Emergency Room (4.8 miles)
Parks
Creve Coeur Park (4.6 miles)
Shaw Park (4.6 miles)
Tilles Park Neighborhood (5.3 miles)
Des Peres Park (5.5 miles)
Queeny County Park (6.2 miles)
Faust Park (6.8 miles)
Vogt Brothers Park (7 miles)
Transportation
Budget Rent A Car (4.8 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (4.8 miles)
National Car Rental (4.9 miles)
Terminal 1 (4.9 miles)
Terminal 1 Passenger Pickup (4.9 miles)
TSA PreCheck A Gates (5 miles)
TSA Security Checkpoint Gates C & D (5 miles)
Physicians
University Club Medical (5.5 miles)
Orthopedic Associates (6 miles)
Walsh, Martin Ssm Health Outpatient Center Veterans Memorial Parkway (7.3 miles)
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44 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Lambert-St Louis International (5 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Competitive pricing at $4,500/month with included diabetic care and proximity to amenities.
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