Oak Park Care Center

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  • Interior

    A well-lit hospital room featuring two beds, designed for patient comfort and care.
  • Decor

    A bright and spacious living area with comfortable furniture and large windows.
  • Building

    A view of a brick building featuring signage and a parked van.
  • Architecture

    A spacious and well-lit hospital hallway with large windows.
  • Bedroom

    A serene and well-lit hospital room featuring modern furnishings and a comfortable atmosphere.
  • Trees

    A scenic aerial view of a suburban neighborhood, showcasing residential homes and nearby buildings with a backdrop of a sunset.
  • Windows

    A bright and minimalist dining area with neatly arranged tables by large windows.

Oak Park Care Center

6637 Berthold Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63139

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

2 from 2 reviews
Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The nursing home has staff that genuinely care about the residents and their well-being.
  • pro Most of the staff are kind and attentive to the needs of the residents.
  • pro Some staff members demonstrate a strong commitment to providing good care for those living at the facility.
  • pro There are positive interactions among staff members, creating a friendly atmosphere in certain areas of the home.

Cons

  • pro The facility was found to be dirty and unkempt, with residents left in wheelchairs along the walls.
  • pro Nursing staff appeared more focused on having fun outside the break room than attending to resident needs.
  • pro Many call lights went unanswered, indicating a lack of timely response from the staff.
  • pro Appointment scheduling was frustrating, with full voicemail boxes and no callbacks after leaving messages.
  • pro Residents, such as one individual who hadn't showered in a month, were not receiving adequate care.
  • pro Requests for basic hygiene items were met with rude stares from the staff.
  • pro The facility often has unpleasant odors in various sections of the halls.
  • pro Cleanliness issues included messes on dining room floors and tables that were not properly cleaned.

Review

Review of Oak Park Care Center: An Honest Assessment

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a long-time co-worker residing at Oak Park Care Center, a nursing home that has garnered mixed reviews from visitors and residents alike. During my visit, I was struck by the condition of the facility. Upon entering, it became apparent that cleanliness was not a priority; areas within the home appeared dirty and unkempt. Residents were often seen left unattended in their wheelchairs, lined up along walls leading to their rooms. This unsettling scene raised immediate concerns about both the physical environment and the care being provided to those who live there.

One specific incident during my visit highlighted deeper issues regarding staff responsiveness. I observed several nursing staff gathered outside a break room, seemingly engrossed in their own conversations filled with laughter and jokes while call lights went unanswered. It was disheartening to witness this lackadaisical attitude towards urgent requests for assistance from residents in need. The fact that no one moved to address these call lights did not sit well with me, as it illustrated a troubling disconnect between staff responsibilities and resident care.

Further complicating matters was my experience when trying to schedule an appointment at the facility. On one occasion, I called specifically seeking Monique, but her voicemail box was full—a clear indication of organizational inefficiency. Another attempt at making an appointment resulted in me leaving my name and contact number with the receptionist but receiving no follow-up call or communication whatsoever. This ongoing lack of responsiveness raises significant concerns about how potential visitors or concerned family members can engage effectively with the administration.

While visiting, I learned from my friend—a resident at Oak Park—that he had not received a shower in over a month, emphasizing serious lapses in personal hygiene care among residents. When I requested a towel so I could clean his face at least, the response from staff included rude stares rather than immediate assistance. Such interactions foster an intimidating atmosphere rather than one built on compassion and support for vulnerable populations who rely heavily on caregivers for basic needs.

Despite these glaring issues, it’s important to note that feedback about Oak Park Care Center is not entirely negative. Many reviews acknowledge that there are staff members who genuinely care for the residents' well-being—individuals who are kind and attentive despite systemic challenges within the facility itself. However, this positive aspect seems overshadowed by overarching concerns about housekeeping protocols and general maintenance of cleanliness throughout various sections of the home.

The pervasive odors noted throughout certain hallways contribute significantly to an overall disturbing impression of neglect within the facility's environment as well. Although some odor is expected in nursing homes due to bodily functions associated with elderly care, many visitors have commented that Oak Park tends to experience more severe issues than comparable facilities they have encountered elsewhere. Dining areas—often regarded as central places for community interaction—are also cited as problematic; messes regularly accumulate on floors and tables remain uncleaned more often than they should be.

Given these complexities surrounding both care quality and environmental conditions at Oak Park Care Center, it's understandable why some feel compelled to give it low ratings—such as two stars in some reviews. While many recognize the dedicated efforts of certain staff members striving to provide good care amidst challenging circumstances, without prompt improvements made regarding hygiene practices we risk further degrading our expectations of what such facilities should offer residents deserving compassion and dignity during their later years in life.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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

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

Description

Oak Park Care Center is a premier assisted living community located in the vibrant city of Saint Louis, MO. Our community offers a wide range of amenities to ensure our residents enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

Residents can pamper themselves at our on-site beauty salon or relax in the privacy of their fully furnished rooms equipped with cable or satellite TV and private bathrooms. Our community operated transportation makes it easy for residents to explore the local area and run errands.

For those who enjoy staying connected, we have a computer center with Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access. Our small library provides a cozy space for residents to indulge in their love for reading.

At Oak Park Care Center, we understand the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle which is why we offer various activities such as fitness programs, planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities. Residents can also unwind in our gaming room or take a stroll through our beautiful garden.

With regards to care services, our dedicated staff provides 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also offer medication management and special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diet.

Mealtimes at Oak Park Care Center are a delightful experience with restaurant-style dining and meal preparation services provided by our experienced culinary team. We cater to special dietary restrictions ensuring that all residents receive delicious and nutritious meals.

Located conveniently near several cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals; our assisted living community offers easy access to everything you may need.

At Oak Park Care Center in Saint Louis, MO, we strive to provide top-notch care services along with a variety of amenities to make each resident's experience enjoyable and fulfilling.

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Zooline Railroad The Wild (0.7 miles)
  • Amtrak (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Colombo's Cafe & Tavern (0.7 miles)
  • Boathouse at Forest Park (1 miles)
  • The Muny (1.2 miles)
  • Joey B's On The Hill (1.4 miles)
  • Milo's Tavern (1.8 miles)
  • The Hideaway (1.8 miles)
  • Italia America Bocce Club (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Esquire 7 (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Schnucks (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Dierbergs (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Blueprint Coff (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ambrose Church (1.8 miles)
  • Old Orchard Church (3.2 miles)
  • St Johns Lutheran Church (3.4 miles)
  • St Raphael the Archangel Church (3.7 miles)
  • St Ann Catholic School (5.1 miles)
  • Christ the King Church (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Louis Children's Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (2 miles)
  • The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis (2.3 miles)
  • SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center (3.3 miles)
  • VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Program (3.8 miles)
  • St Alexius Hospital (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital (1.9 miles)
  • University Club Medical (2.6 miles)
  • Southwest Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • BJC Behavioral Health Service - Dinu Petru Gangure MD (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Bar K (2.2 miles)
  • Shaw Park (2.7 miles)
  • Tower Grove Park (2.8 miles)
  • Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (3.1 miles)
  • Francis Park (3.2 miles)
  • Willmore Park (3.2 miles)
  • Tilles Park Neighborhood (3.6 miles)

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