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3.4 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab
common12 reviews mention this
Caregivers earn strong approval
Many residents and families describe the staff as caring and supportive.
Across multiple reviews, families say the staff is kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in residents. Several people describe positive day-to-day experiences with nurses and therapists during rehab, and one reviewer highlights the administrator taking time to talk through care needs. A smaller set of reviews goes the opposite direction on attention and responsiveness, but overall feedback still frequently points to a caring culture.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Therapy and rehab support stand out
Physical therapy and rehab support are a recurring highlight in reviews.
Residents and families repeatedly point to physical therapy and rehab progress, including praise for PT and OT being helpful and accommodating to individual needs. One review specifically calls out the physical therapy department as accommodating, while another describes progress during a multi-week rehab stay. Not every review is positive about mobility help—one family says their loved one had limited out-of-bed therapy sessions over several days—so it appears results can vary by situation and staffing at the time.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Food quality varies by day
Dining reviews are mixed, with some issues tied to weekends.
One reviewer says the food is good during the week but not on weekends, suggesting inconsistent quality. Another family describes horrible food, pairing that concern with broader complaints about care. Even though the community offers dietary supports such as diabetes and special dietary restrictions, residents’ impressions of day-to-day meals still differ.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and upkeep are concerns
Several reviews cite cleanliness or maintenance problems.
Some families describe the building as run-down or note maintenance issues, and at least one says stains showed up on bedding. There are also more serious cleanliness-related reports, including bed bugs. Other negative reviews add that residents can be left waiting for help, which can compound concerns about overall facility condition and responsiveness.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Staffing and response timing draw complaints
Multiple reviews describe staffing shortages and slow responses.
Several families report problems getting timely help, including delayed nursing response after call buttons or during urgent situations. One reviewer ties care gaps to short staffing and describes missed follow-through after a surgery scheduling call. Another review says their family had to stay on top of care because help was not coming, including concerns about how nighttime medication affected daytime therapy, while a separate review says the facility does not answer when called. Together, these accounts repeatedly point to inconsistent responsiveness.
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Features
Housing
120 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
Springfield-Branson Regional (10 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
Restaurants
Waffle House (0.3 miles)
Wendy's (0.4 miles)
Andy's Frozen Custard (0.6 miles)
First Watch (0.6 miles)
La Paloma (0.7 miles)
Qdoba Mexican Eats (1.2 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
Physicians
Command Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
Chestnut Wellness Center (2.4 miles)
Women's Oncology Care (2.7 miles)
Mercy Clinic (2.7 miles)
Brandon Lee Hoffman, NP (2.7 miles)
Mercy Clinic Pediatric Surgery - S. Fremont (2.7 miles)
Mercy Specialty and Home Infusion Pharmacy Springfield - Whiteside (2.7 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Springfield-Branson Regional (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Friendly, compassionate staff with engaging activities and bright, welcoming spaces.
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