Nursing Home Communities in Granite City, IL

"My uncle was there and the people were friendly, but the home was not very clean or orderly. Noisy, radios playing loudly with different music from each room, the staff was kind. Most of the patients were Vets and you know how Vets are treated. Not very many visits only on holidays, food was not that good. Unkempt floors. The outdoors was ok, not very large maybe 2 tables on the outside no calm scenry. For Christmas our group would go there to sing, the patients would be sitting in their chairs looking very sad because they had no visitors or just lonely. I took pictures but I don't look at them, because they look sad and lost. I visited my uncle with my mother many times before he died. The staff as I stated earlier were efficient, the Social Worker was more than helpful she help with the signing of the agreement for my uncle, told me things that I didn't know about him. Assisted us in making funeral arrangements. "

"The facilities in Hidden Lake are well maintained and there are several nice garden areas where my grandparents enjoy walking. The staff are friendly and helpful, though they are not always very accurate with identifying patients before distributing medication. Because of this, my grandmother was almost given the wrong medication on two occasions. Despite the problems with staff being less than attentive before medicating patients, the community seems like a nice place and my grandparents appear happy there. The facility offers many opportunities for exercise and involvement for all of its residents and offers three meals each day as well as transportation via shuttle to several local destinations. The furniture and decor throughout create a very homey environment. With sofas and rocking chairs tucked throughout several nooks and corners, and a large fireplace and flat screen TV in the common room, there are plenty of places to sit quietly and visit with a loved one. There is even a piano in the common room where I once played Christmas tunes for my grandparents and their guests. "

"The Staff at Grand Manor have been commendable. They quickly respond when I'm contacting my brother. They notify me always when an event happens, or his medication changes. They have kept that place safe for residents while Covid claimed some staff members. "

"My sister in law is satisfied with Meridian Village, they seem to be taking good care of them, and it's a good thing. The rooms were nice, the food was very good, and it seems they have a lot of entertainment coming in. I was there, and there were 2 or 3 things going on that were very nice. She's been there over a month, maybe 2 months. The facilities are fine, and the staff I have been involved had been very helpful, very nice, and very good."

"My mother was there after a fall in 2008, the first thing I noticed was it didn't smell like a facilities. All the staff was kind to mother...they would bath her before any of us arrived. Her room was next to a window she enjoyed looking out each morning at the birds. There was a restaurant in the same building if we didn't to eat with mom we could eat there and the food was pretty good for a facility. We had been told that the more you visit the better off you loved one will be.....so all of us did just that daily not any special time....I was there with her in therapy, meals and sometime for bathing....I took mother flowers and gave some to her roommate as well..mother was there over 6weeks. The Social Worker explained everything to me in lay terms which was good for me. The staff was kind, pleasant and as I looked around I noticed they treated all the clients with equal time and patience. They played games, took walks, they combed her hair,rolled her around in her chair. This was mom first time being in a facility, and her last. We her sibling took care of mama laundry. I was there to read bedtime stories to her and sometimes to eat with her. My brothers from Florida came in for one week, that's how we took care of mother all of us not everything on one sibling. Mom has gone to her reward now she is missed very much. I wrote the facility a thank you note and I do hear from them occasionally."

"I'm at St. Louis Place. There's nothing that I don't really like about it. The staff are nice. The place is clean. They show concern for the clients. They provide the food, and the food is good. They have plenty of activities, like bingo, cards, and movies. They have a variety of activities."

"NO STARS Nurse had not even looked at patients chart. Didn’t know she was diabetic until we told her. People walking the halls unsupervised. Front desk couldn’t even read Disgusting! Only a CNA covering 2 floors at night and he slept most of the time. There is only one elevator that takes 3-5 minutes to get to the floor. This is a fire hazard. They could never get all the people out. Also, there are paper decorations hanging from all the ceilings. Another fire hazard."

"My dad is at Elmwood. It's a very nice place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My dad shares his room with another person. "

"My dad was living in Bernard Care Center for awhile. He needs to be in a locked unit because he wanders. The staff is nice and informative. He never had any complaints about the place. "

"Crestwood Health Care Center is about one block from my home and I have passed by it on numerous occassions. I have never had a reason to visit this facility until my sister had a stroke and needed to be admitted to a rehabilitation center. I dropped by this facility just in case her doctor assigned her to Crestwood. When I visited, the facility appeared clean with a lot of activity going on. The front desk receptionist was pleasant and answered my basic questions about the services provided. The facility does not appear as modern as some other nursing facilities I have visited, but from a strictly physical appearance seem ok. I did not take a tour of the rooms, so I cannot comment on them. "

"Rosewood is a very nice nursing home facility. The accommodations are comfortable and spacious. The care there is friendly and respectful. The environment is very calm and quiet. Perfect for recovery. I think the only thing I might criticize is that there didn't seem to be much of a community or many companionable activities going on. But my experience was very nice there and my great aunt liked it as well even though at the time she was already quite anti-social. "

"My mom is in Mother of Good Counsel Home. It is very clean and very responsive to concerns, it has got a faith-filled atmosphere, the food is good, and they have some incredible staff. I have been to some of their activities and heard about the others, and they are good, but if you are hearing or vision impaired, they don’t really address that. "

"My dad is in The Valley for a two-month rehab. He does not like the food because it's bland and the service is OK. They have a lot of younger people working there who provide less attention than they should be, but their work ethics are pretty good. They give Dad a bath twice a week. He is in a pretty decent, single room. There aren't a lot of people there. They need to improve on the scheduling of nurses; there are times where there's a lot of them, then the next day, there aren't any nurses. The outside of the place is nice, but the area where the employees smoke has cigarette butts all over. Their rehab is pretty good. The place is pretty decent, overall. "

University Nursing and Rehabilitation, located in Edwardsville, IL, offers a variety of care types including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Respite Care, and Hospice Care. This senior living provider caters to the needs of its residents with a focus on both long-term and temporary care solutions. The facility is designed to support individuals requiring attentive medical and rehabilitative support, ensuring a comprehensive approach to each resident's health and well-being.The living options at University Nursing and Rehabilitation include private rooms and independent living apartments, providing a range of accommodations to meet the diverse preferences and needs of its residents. Some rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, offering residents the convenience of preparing their own meals and snacks in the comfort of their own space. This feature allows for a more home-like environment, contributing to the overall comfort and satisfaction of those living there.In addition to the living spaces, University Nursing and Rehabilitation boasts a variety of amenities and services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Salon services, shared common areas, spiritual activities/programs, controlled building access, and social activities/events are available, fostering a community atmosphere where residents can engage in social interactions and enjoy a sense of belonging. The facility also provides essential services such as physical and occupational therapy/rehabilitation, medication management, special diets/dietary accommodations, nurses on staff, and housekeeping services, ensuring that the medical and daily living needs of the residents are met with professionalism and care.