Royal Oak Nursing & Rehab

4960 Laclede Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108

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

5 from 1 review
Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff were friendly and helpful in guiding visitors.
  • pro The facility has common areas where residents can spend time together.
  • pro The center tries hard to engage residents socially with a series of events throughout the week.
  • pro The staff seems to genuinely care about the residents' well-being.
  • pro The resident spoke positively about the center despite not being happy with their own situation.
  • pro Overall, the reviewer liked the place and expressed confidence in the quality of care provided at Parkside.

Cons

  • pro The staff occasionally come across as cold.
  • pro The facility itself is nothing special.
  • pro The room that the resident was in seemed isolated.
  • pro The staff did not all seem to be on the same page with regards to the resident's schedule.
  • pro The resident was not happy to be there, although it was unrelated to the center itself.
  • pro The reviewer hasn't seen the resident in quite some time, suggesting a lack of regular contact or updates.
  • pro It is unclear if the resident has been able to leave the center yet, which may indicate potential issues with their stay.

Review

The staff at Parkside seemed to be friendly overall, although there were moments where they came across as somewhat cold. This might have been due to the busy nature of the facility. Nevertheless, they were helpful in guiding visitors and providing assistance. The facility itself was not particularly remarkable and had multiple floors that housed different types of residents.

Interestingly, in order to move between floors, visitors had to pass through the intermediate floors, leading to encounters with other residents along the way. This created a unique dynamic where greetings and brief conversations became common before reaching the intended resident's room. While this may have caused some initial unease, it ultimately added a sense of community within the facility.

The room assigned to one reviewer's resident appeared somewhat isolated, but this was not attributed to any fault on the center's part. As a result, visitors were infrequent aside from the staff members who maintained a good rapport with their assigned resident. Conversations often revolved around the center's activities and events, illustrating its dedication to promoting social engagement among residents.

Notably, common areas were available for residents to spend time together, which was appreciated by some visitors. Overall, Parkside left a positive impression on reviewers. The staff demonstrated kindness despite occasional inconsistencies in managing schedules for specific residents. It was evident that they genuinely cared about their residents' well-being.

Although one particular resident expressed unhappiness about being at Parkside, it was believed to be more related to their personal circumstances rather than any shortcomings of the center itself. However, this individual still spoke highly of Parkside's services despite not having seen them in quite some time.

In conclusion, Parkside received positive reviews from visitors who appreciated the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The facility may not have been remarkable in terms of infrastructure but fostered opportunities for interaction among residents during movement between floors. The focus on social engagement through various activities throughout the week demonstrated genuine care for each resident's well-being. While some residents may have personal reasons for their dissatisfaction, the general consensus was that Parkside provided a caring and supportive environment.

Features

Housing

  • 168 resident community capacity 168 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

Royal Oak Nursing & Rehab in Saint Louis, MO is an assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to cater to the needs of its residents. The community features a beauty salon for residents to maintain their personal grooming needs, as well as cable or satellite TV in each room for entertainment.

Community operated transportation is provided for residents who need assistance with getting around, and there is also a computer center available for those who wish to stay connected digitally. The dining room offers restaurant-style dining where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by the staff.

There is also a fitness room equipped with exercise equipment to promote physical well-being, and a gaming room where residents can engage in friendly competition and socialize with each other. Outdoor space is available for residents to enjoy fresh air and nature.

Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that the community remains clean and tidy at all times. Each room is fully furnished and has its own private bathroom for convenience and privacy. A small library is available for residents who enjoy reading, and telephone service is provided.

The wellness center offers various activities of daily living assistance, including help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and diabetes diet management. Staff are available 24 hours a day to provide supervision and assistance when needed.

For those with special dietary restrictions or preferences, the dining staff can accommodate them accordingly. Additionally, transportation arrangements can be made for residents who need to attend medical appointments or run errands.

The community offers concierge services to assist residents with any requests or inquiries they may have. Fitness programs are organized regularly to encourage physical activity among the residents. Planned day trips provide opportunities for exploration and enjoyment outside the community.

Residents also have the opportunity to participate in resident-run activities as well as scheduled daily activities organized by the staff. With numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals nearby, residents have easy access to amenities and services in the surrounding area.

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • St Louis Children's Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis (0.4 miles)
  • Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (1.1 miles)
  • VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Program (1.8 miles)
  • SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • St Alexius Hospital (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Yellowbelly (0.3 miles)
  • The Muny (0.9 miles)
  • The Gramophone (1 miles)
  • Boathouse at Forest Park (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Milo's Tavern (1.8 miles)
  • Italia America Bocce Club (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • BJC Behavioral Health Service - Dinu Petru Gangure MD (3.5 miles)
  • University Club Medical (4.5 miles)
  • Southwest Medical Center (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Schnucks (3.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Zooline Railroad The Wild (1.3 miles)
  • Amtrak (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Bar K (1.4 miles)
  • Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (1.6 miles)
  • Tower Grove Park (2.3 miles)
  • Fairground Park (2.9 miles)
  • Lafayette Park (3.2 miles)
  • Citygarden (3.9 miles)
  • Willmore Park (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ambrose Church (1.8 miles)
  • St Johns Lutheran Church (3.4 miles)
  • St Raphael the Archangel Church (4.8 miles)
  • St Ann Catholic School (4.8 miles)
  • Old Orchard Church (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Blueprint Coff (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Esquire 7 (2.9 miles)

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