Cedarhurst of Granite City

Sandra

I've had friends that have lived in Cedarhurst of Granite City in the past. They're very pleasant. It's very accessible and they were very satisfied living there. It is something that we would look at, if the need arises. My friend appreciates the alternatives they have to substitute what is on their main menu or entrees for the day (if she doesn't prefer the main menu). She is also very pleased with the activities. There's an opportunity to meet new friends. The staff is more than friendly and caring.

Provider Response

Derrell

Cedarhurst of Granite City seems like a very good place. This is a good place that was close by, and that was why I was interested in this one for my dad. They were very caring, very concerned, and very helpful in getting my dad to see what was going on and what was possible. They just did a good job. It was very clean, very organized, and very well taken care of. We looked at rooms that would be potential possibilities for him, and they were very well put together, organized, and good.

ReviewerFC080721A

My mother-in-law resided at The Bristal at Holtsville, so I'm very familiar with that. There is nothing that I could even say about The Bristal except one thing, they had a lot of turnovers as far as employees, but I think that's just part of the trade and the times before the pandemic. They treated her like royalty. All the clients were treated like that. It was like being on a cruise ship 24/7, 365. If I could give it higher than a 5-star, I would. The only thing that I would say is that there's a lot of turnovers. It was stunning. She started with very minimal assistance and eventually she needed more and more care and you could increase that as needed. What I loved about the place is that there was a common room called the bistro where they had a piano, pool tables, and card game tables. They had areas where they did exercise, they had their beauty parlor on site, their arts and crafts room, their computer room, their cooking room, and there's a movie theater. They would hold church services in that, but they also had times when they would transport people daily to different areas in the community. You could have as much as whatever you wanted during dinner. They had different feeding times, but the food was outstanding. I cannot say enough good things about The Bristal. If the resident wanted to have a separate dinner with their family, there was a separate dining area on the side that you could have your family and you would pay a nominal charge for each person for the meal. The staff was outstanding. Everything is 5-star. My mother-in-law started very independent and got care as she needed it. They have medical facilities on site, full-time nursing care, and a walk-in clinic any time. The only one that's different is memory care because that's kind of locked down. They have a studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment options.

Joyce

My mother is in Cedarhurst of Granite City. I like the 24/7 care. The staff has been wonderful. There are people there that she knows and that was a big help. We tried to get her in Granite because that's where we're all from. They've got a garden that you can go out and sit in. They've got a walking path to get exercise. They've got a hair boutique in the facility. They've got OT, PT, speech, and all that kind of stuff. They have bingo, coffee hour, painting, and a lot of different activities to keep them busy and for socialization. It's very clean. I ate one meal with her and the food was good. She's very happy with the food because I asked her how she liked her food at lunch or dinner, and she tells me she enjoys it. Now and then, they have something that she doesn't like, but they have other things to pick from other than the main course. I think they're reasonable in price.

Deb

I went to Cedarhurst of Granite City. The staff was very nice. The facility was very nice. It was just too far. We didn't taste any food, but the menu looked good.

Theresa

My father is gonna stay here. He's been put on hospice where he's at and so I'm just gonna keep him there. They mostly deal with people with dementia and memory issues. He's been there for a year now and actually they have changed management. Cedarhurst has bought them out, so they are now Cedarhurst of Granite City. The aides and the attendants that work with him are very good, very caring, and give him lots of full attention. They do games and bingo and different things like that with the residents. They have a couple of nurses on-staff. I haven't had any problems with the whole place at all. They've been very communicative, they tell me what's going on all the time, they follow through if they have to send him to a doctor, and if he falls or hurts himself, they let me know right away, and if they need to take him to a hospital, they let me know first before they do it. He's supposed to be in a shared room, but he has his own room. They don't have that many residents. They have activities like games and bingo, they have three meals a day, they get to watch TV, and they have movie days and popcorn days. They're very good staff, and they keep their employees for a long time. Since Cedarhurst has taken over, they have replaced a few staff, but other than that, they're good. He's always told me the food is very good. He always describes it as like eating in a nice restaurant. They're more reasonable than most of the places around.

Cindybugk

Especially in times like we’re experiencing people should know that Cedarhurst has not made sure that my Mother’s medical needs have been met. If you talk to two or three people in a matter of hours you will get two or three different answers. Chronic UTI can be a very serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately. The facility does not seem to care. Phone calls concerning your loved one appears to be an aggravation instead of an opportunity to actually care for the resident.

Tracy

My mom moved in. Everybody there is amazing, it's wonderful, they keep up with you, they seem to really be caring with the patients, it's just been good all the way around, the communication is great, and the care seems to be great. The staff is really responsive, caring, and informative. Everytime something happens, even though it's just minimal, they call and let me know. She loves the food. It's the most reasonable of the ones I looked at.

Jennifer

We chose Cedarhurst of Granite City because it is closer to my mom-in-law's family. It is great. The people there are really nice and very helpful. The place is very clean. My mom-in-law is very happy; she likes her room. They have a lot of activities, but with COVID, and because she was in the hospital for a little while, she hasn't been able to have the full experience just yet. Right now they have been fantastic and helpful. The place is very clean and very well decorated.

Adriene

This community reminds me of a hotel. It was comfortable, and there was a sitting area for the visitors, as well as a reception desk. It was secure, meaning you can't go past without a password. The staff was nice. It was quiet. The one-bedroom was simple, and they had a studio that was Jack and Jill style where they share the bathroom. They had someone singing when I was there. The staff was pleasant, smiled, and made me feel welcome, even the kitchen staff.

CS

My husband is here and they give him very good care and they watch out for him. He seems to be getting along good now. It took him a little bit to get adjusted, but now he's doing real good. They've been very helpful. If I have any problems, they help me to get answers and the staff members are really good workers and very good people. It's a locked facility. You come in and you check in, and then you go through locked doors. They give you a code and you press that and you go through the locked doors and you go to the unit where they're at. It's very clean. They help anybody who needs help to get to the right place. They're very pleasant, very kind, and considerate of the resident and of the people that come in. They got their own room and they share a bathroom. The food is good. I don't have any complaint. The pricing is fair. Regarding activities, they don't push them to go unless they want to go. If they want to go, they take them.

Melody4me

There is a lot to be desired living at this facility. The staff act like they are doing the resident a favor by emptying trash cans or making the bed. Not much in the way of activities. For the amount of rent, you are not getting what you are paying for.

Teresa21

We visited and the staff was very nice. The guy that took us through, his name was Dennis, was also very nice. However, the room was very small and it was too pricey. Even if my mom was on medicare/medicaid, she still wouldn't be able to afford that. I would recommend it to people who could afford it.