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Sunset Health Care Center in Union, MO

Sunset Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Union, MO.

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Sunset Health Care Center in Union, MO

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  • Interior

    A well-set dining area with neatly arranged tables and decorative elements, ready for guests.

  • Building

    Aerial view of a school building surrounded by trees and parking areas.

  • Architecture

    A stately building featuring classical architecture with prominent columns and a welcoming front entrance.

  • Lighting

    A quiet hallway in a hospital, featuring wooden flooring and framed artworks on the walls.

  • Outdoor

    A historic building framed by towering trees, showcasing classic architecture.

  • Healthcare

    Sign for Sunset Health Care Center located at 400 West Park.

  • Wheelchair

    An elderly man in a wheelchair receives assistance from a healthcare worker.

400 West Park Avenue, Union, MO 63084

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 53 reviews
5 stars
34
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 stars
8

Overall Review of Sunset Health Care Center

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff care and advocacy stand out

Residents and families consistently describe attentive, compassionate care from the staff.

Many reviewers focus on how kind and attentive the staff feels day to day, including nurses, aides, dietary, housekeeping, activities, and administrative teams. Several families say staff advocated for their loved ones and treated them with dignity, respect, and comfort. A few reviewers also add that the social work support and communication helped families feel supported during difficult transitions and ongoing care needs.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness earns strong praise—and harsh complaints

Cleanliness is a mixed experience, with both strong praise and serious sanitation concerns.

Some residents and families say the facility is very clean and they do not notice the usual nursing-home smells. Others report opposite concerns, including sanitation problems, lingering odors, and personal care issues they felt were not handled quickly enough. One reviewer also called out that the building is older but described updates and cleanliness improving during that period.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing and follow-through can lag

Several reviews raise concerns about staffing and timely coordination of care.

A few reviewers describe delays in care coordination, such as implementing diet order changes, communicating therapy progress, and arranging transportation to appointments. Others specifically mention staffing issues—like having too many residents for the staff to manage effectively and taking long to get help. Alongside the concerns, one reviewer says the people who are working hard still care for residents, suggesting the issue is consistency rather than goodwill.

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Activities and day-to-day engagement

Residents get help staying engaged through scheduled activities and group events.

At least two reviewers mention an activities program that runs daily and aims to include residents. One review highlights the activities department working to make the facility feel like home, while another mentions activities as part of the overall support residents experience.

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Medical care and therapy support

Reviews describe ongoing medical support with therapy and hands-on assistance.

Several families describe skilled nursing-level support and hands-on help during recovery, dressing, transfers, and getting to medical appointments. Reviewers also mention therapists and care teams as part of the treatment process, including wound-focused nursing in at least one account. A reviewer in psychiatric care-related support also describes a regimen they felt was working and helped a resident communicate and function more effectively.

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Limited nearby options listed

The listing includes nearby worship and dining stops within about one mile.

Nearby places provided with the listing skew toward churches and casual dining options rather than large entertainment or specialized medical services. For example, worship and park options appear close by, with a cafe and restaurants under a mile. For shopping or pharmacies, most options listed are around the same short range.

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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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Union Church of God (0.4 miles)
  • Grace Family Church (1 miles)
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church (1.9 miles)
  • The Experience Church Of God (6.1 miles)
  • Peace Lutheran Church (6.5 miles)
  • Real Life Church (6.7 miles)
  • Church Of Christ (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Clark Vitt Memorial Park (0.4 miles)
  • Veterans Memorial Park (3.5 miles)
  • Phoenix Park (5.9 miles)
  • St Clair Parks Maintenance (6.5 miles)
  • Parks & Recreation Department (6.6 miles)
  • MacArthur Park (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • White Rose Cafe (0.6 miles)
  • Exit 11 Coffee Drive-Thru (2.8 miles)
  • Exit 11 Workspace & Coffee House (6.6 miles)
  • Scudder & Co. Coffee (6.8 miles)
  • The Washington Coffee Shop (7.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sweet Designs By Mandi (0.7 miles)
  • Hardee's (0.8 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.8 miles)
  • Johnny's (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • The Pasta House (0.9 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Professional Hearing Center (0.8 miles)
  • Laura Ellen Lasack (2.8 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Arts (2.8 miles)
  • Mercy Convienent Care (2.8 miles)
  • Saint John Mercy Medical Building (2.8 miles)
  • Clarkson Eyecare (2.9 miles)
  • Vein Specialties (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Heartland Discount Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Shop 'n Save (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Hall's Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Schnucks (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St John's Mercy Hospital Specialist Suite (2.8 miles)
  • Patients First Health Care (6.8 miles)
  • St John's Mercy Hospital (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Great 8 Cinema (3.2 miles)
  • Cinema 1 Plus (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (6.2 miles)
  • St Clair Regional Airport-K39 (7 miles)

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