Residents and families describe care from very attentive to frustratingly inconsistent.
A number of reviews highlight staff who are pleasant, helpful, and responsive, including nurses, CNAs, housekeepers, and the social worker. Other reviews describe delays or problems getting help, including concerns about not administering requested medication promptly and long waits for basic needs. Several families also mention being reassured during transitions, such as discharge planning and coordination for care needs.
common8 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a mixed experience
Reviews repeatedly discuss whether the building stays clean and odor-free.
Some visitors say the facility is clean, well maintained, and does not smell, and they noticed that during repeated visits. Others report cleanliness problems, including stained items left in place and rooms or care areas that did not feel ready when family arrived. Even among positive mentions, one review notes the building is dated but still clean, suggesting cleanliness is seen separately from the facility’s condition.
common4 reviews mention this
Food and diabetic needs come up
Residents mention food quality and special attention to diabetes.
Several reviews describe the food as good or not bad, with at least one person saying their family member’s diabetic needs were considered. Another review expresses that they felt the portion sizes were not enough for one resident, despite the review also noting it aligned with diabetes-related concerns. The community’s dining includes restaurant-style meals, and the reviews connect the meal experience to dietary needs like diabetic restrictions and special dietary limits.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Safety and staffing concerns recur
Some reviews raise serious concerns about safety and staffing coverage.
A few reviews describe safety problems and reports of police being on the premises, along with worries about weapons or fighting in the building. Other negative reviews focus on staffing and supervision, including claims that residents were left sitting for long periods, concerns about missed medication, and difficulties getting staff to respond. One review also describes difficulty obtaining clinical documents and points to communication problems that affected care coordination.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
94 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 (2 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
CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Walgreens (0.1 miles)
Schnucks (1.9 miles)
Express Scripts (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Transportation
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.1 miles)
National Car Rental (1.5 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (1.6 miles)
Terminal 2 Parking (1.7 miles)
Southwest Airlines (1.7 miles)
Budget Rent A Car (1.7 miles)
Metrolink North Hanley Station (1.8 miles)
Restaurants
The Blue Note (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)
White Castle (3.1 miles)
MOD Pizza (4.1 miles)
McDonald's (4.3 miles)
The Capital Grille (4.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Ann Catholic School (2.8 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Blueprint Coff (4.8 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)
Old Town Donut Shop (5.6 miles)
Made. by Lia (5.7 miles)
Parks
Shaw Park (4.5 miles)
Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (5.9 miles)
St Ferdinand Park (6.4 miles)
Tilles Park Neighborhood (6.5 miles)
Hospitals
DePaul Health Center - Emergency Room (5.2 miles)
DePaul Hospital (5.2 miles)
Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (5.7 miles)
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