Villa Rose Senior Living Community has served older adults and their families in Bethalto, Illinois, since 1985, and you'll find both independent living and assisted living options, so folks who need a helping hand or just want to downsize a bit have some choices. The apartments come in one- and two-bedroom sizes, you get full-size kitchens with appliances like a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and range, and there are oak cabinets, ceramic tile, washer and dryer units, and walk-in closets in the bedrooms, so people can keep things tidy and comfortable however they like. Some suites come with ADA features like walk-in showers and full tubs, and every apartment has TV service with 60 channels and Wi-Fi, plus 24-hour emergency response, so you can feel secure day and night.
The community offers three meals a day cooked by chefs, with seating in a large open dining area or sometimes on outdoor covered patios, and you find activities like bingo, card games, fitness classes, crafts, worship in the on-site chapel, and even outings around Bethalto or out toward Edwardsville or St. Louis, with transportation services provided. There's a beauty and barber shop, a library with computers and Internet, a media room, billiard room, activity rooms, and raised garden beds for folks who like to keep busy or visit with neighbors, as well as a two-story lobby with a fireplace and wide, bright hallways, so things feel open and lively. Laundry and flat linens come with weekly housekeeping, you'll see parking spots close to entrances, and there's banking, postal, and pharmacy delivery on-site for convenience.
The staff, who're described as helpful and joyful in many of the 38 reviews giving Villa Rose a 4.6-star rating, help people with medications, bathing, dressing, and transportation as needed, and you can contract home health, skilled nursing, and rehab therapy right on site if it's needed, and you only pay for the extra help when you need it. The place focuses on helping folks enjoy their days, whether they want to stay independent or get a little more support, and there's a secure environment with cameras and controlled entry, so families can have some peace of mind about their loved ones' safety. Rent starts around $2000 a month for independent living, and all levels get monthly rental programs that include meals, emergency response, basic housekeeping, and activities, while guest room rentals are available for out-of-town visitors. Villa Rose is not BBB accredited, but many seem to find comfort and community in this long-standing Bethalto facility that takes a steady, practical approach to daily living for seniors in the River Bend area.
