Cedarhurst of Edwardsville

I cannot say enough about Cedarhurst Memory Care in Edwardsville Illinois. The care my aunt received over a 4+ year period of time was outstanding .. not only in the level of care for her physical needs during her journey with dementia, but also in the level of compassion and genuine love shown to her and to our family as well. Everyone at Cedarhurst went above and beyond in their care and concern for her: the amazing caregivers and nursing staff, the truly wonderful administrators, the exceptional receptionist who is now like family, and the amazing staff beautician who always made my aunt look and feel beautiful ... literally everyone who works there. The minute I walked into Cedarhurst over four years ago .. when I was on my mission to find the very best place for my aunt .. I instantly felt that I had found it! And I had. I didnt know then how many stages of dementia and changes to her personality she would go through, nor how important it would be that her caregivers were trained by the Alzheimers Association ... but I sure know now just how important that is. I saw firsthand how they worked with her .. physically and mentally .. to keep her active and engaged. And this past November, when she declined rapidly and eventually passed, I continued to see just how compassionate and genuinely loving EVERYONE at Cedarhurst was to her, and as typical, to our family as well. We will never forget all that Cedarhurst did for my aunt and it is with heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude that we will always remember everyone who makes Cedarhurst the amazing place that it is. We highly, and without reservation, recommend Cedarhurst Memory Care of Edwardsville Illinois.

This is the best place in the area. The staff are fantastic. They treat your loved one as a family member which brings great comfort.

Mom was living with my brother in rural New Hampshire when she was diagnosed with dementia. Like the 99% of people who now find themselves as a caregiver to a loved one with dementia, neither of us had any training or experience dealing with this disease. He worked full time and I was halfway across the country, so it didn't take us very long to realize that being loving and attentive sons was not enough to keep her safe and healthy.I was fortunate enough to be in the healthcare industry in Metro East Illinois and knew my way around the world of long term care solutions in the area and even more fortunate to know the people who ran the memory care communities. My brother and mom flew out and we toured several and after a couple long and difficult days my brother and I both agreed that Cedarhurst Edwardsville was the clear choice . It was small and personal but large enough for her not to feel too closed in. She was an avid walker and the layout accommodated her restlessness. I ate several meals there and the food was always good and was served homestyle. The staff was friendly, passionate and attentive to her needs as well as to her 'neighbors'. My job afforded me the luxury of being able stop by and visit during all hours of the day, so I could see first hand what the staffing was, how clean the accommodations were and what the staff had residents doing during the day. I made dozens and dozens of drop bys while she was there and never left wondering if she was safe or in good hands. Did I feel guilty that she couldn't be back in one of our homes? Of course. Was I afraid of what dementia would look like tomorrow, next week, next month? Of course. More importantly did my family and I have the peace of mind that she was in as safe and caring of an environment as possible? Thank goodness we did.If you find yourself caring for a spouse or family member with dementia, my heart goes out to you. You have hard decisions and realities to face, but understand that there are people like the staff at Cedarhurst that are ready to help you every step of the way until you are ready to take the next step. Please remember that whether its you or someone at a memory care community taking care of your loved one, it is hard and often thankless work. Its not easy trusting others with the care of your spouse or parent, but its succes they have that leads to being an industry leader. Do your due diligence and visit several communities to see what feels right. Ask a lot of questions and ask for references. Consider this my reference for Cedarhust Edwardsville.

What a wonderful facility for a loved one! My mom didn't have memory problems but she was 100 when I brought her there - she had macular with very pool eyesight and couldn't walk long distances anymore with her walker. The close proximity of her apartment to the dining area and activities was perfect for her. Lots of activities for her to enjoy with her poor vision and the staff took care of her like she was their own mother. When mom's time came for Hospice, she was able to stay in her apartment under hospice care and the facility has a nursing staff along with a nurse on call at night. A physician comes to the facility so your loved one will get complete care at Cedarhurst.

Cedarhurst has wonderful, careful and patient caregivers. I am pleased to know that my mother is well cared for when I cannot be there. I recommend this facility to any family that has a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimers.