Grove Of St Charles, located in St Charles, Illinois, is a care facility that primarily provides nursing-home services with additional support for assisted-living residents. The facility can accommodate up to 94 residents and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, having been a Medicare participant since August 31, 1981. It offers a variety of care services, including skilled nursing care, and specialized support in areas such as stroke care, cardiac care, wound care, and pain management. Residents have access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, alongside memory care and hospice services.
For residents' convenience and well-being, Grove Of St Charles includes amenities such as a barber and beauty salon and offers community and club activities, which now include yoga sessions. Residents can also access dental care and benefit from medication management and depression support. The facility is equipped with services like laundry and dry cleaning to assist with daily living needs. Various language services are available, notably English and Spanish, and the facility maintains relationships with nearby medical institutions such as Alton Memorial Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital.
In terms of community and family engagement, Grove Of St Charles facilitates resident and family counseling efforts and encourages participation in resident/family councils. The Catholic-affiliated facility comprises a staff that, according to some reviews, is characterized by kindness, empathy, and communication skills, particularly in administration and therapeutic departments. However, family and resident reviews often mention challenges such as staff negligence, inadequate nurse coverage, and extended response times for requests. Reports of understaffing contribute to systemic issues concerning the timeliness and adequacy of care in critical situations, despite the aforementioned strengths in certain departments.
Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $9,020. The average price in the community is $5,260, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,527. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
