Charter Senior Living of Godfrey sits in a quiet neighborhood in Godfrey, Illinois, within reach of Saint Anthony's Health Center and Alton Memorial Convenient Care, which helps if someone needs to get to a doctor quickly, and right near places like Shivers Frozen Custard and the Made. by Lia café if someone wants a treat or a cup of coffee. This place welcomes pets, so folks can bring cats or dogs if they like, and there are even special pet-friendly programs. The staff provides different levels of care, from independent and assisted living to short-term stays, nursing home care, and specialized memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia. Memory care residents live in a purpose-built section with a secured courtyard that has a paved walkway, water feature, and patio furniture where it's calm and quiet, and Charter's Flourish℠ Memory Care program offers support for memory-related problems. The building has wide doors, wheelchair accessibility, walk-in showers, accessible bathrooms, and large vanities, making it easy for those with mobility needs to get around safely. Nurses are there all the time, with a doctor on call, so residents get round-the-clock care and help with things like medication, diabetes care including insulin injections and blood sugar checks, incontinence support, supervision, and reminders for daily activities like using the restroom, grooming, or getting to meals. There's help for behavioral problems and for residents who might wander, with secure doors and bracelets that ring alarms to help keep people safe, and staff are ready to handle other special needs.
Meals are served in shared dining spaces, in the privacy of a resident's apartment, or through Anytime dining, which means people can eat when they're ready, not just at set times, and the kitchen can handle special requests for low sodium, low sugar, vegan diets, or room service if someone wants to eat by themselves. Private apartments in both assisted living and memory care come with kitchenettes, big bright windows, comfortable seating, and space for personal things, including studio apartments for memory care residents that have dining tables and roomy closets with wire shelves for easy use. The community has spaces for billiards in a spacious game room, a library, a bistro, a community room with tables and comfortable chairs, and both indoor and outdoor spots to relax or do activities like gardening or stretching. The activity director keeps the schedule full, and residents take part in arts and crafts, group trips, lectures, and wellness classes, plus there are devotional services and partnerships with local organizations so folks can stay engaged however they like.
Short-Term Stays and respite care let guests use all the same amenities, and visitors are welcome any time, day or night, which makes it friendly to families. Parking is available for people who drive, and transportation is offered both for free and for a fee. The leadership team and caregivers aim for a family-like atmosphere built on personal relationships and support, and staff try to treat every resident like they're part of the family, giving help adapted to each person's needs so they can have as much independence as possible. Connections with groups like Joe & Bella adaptive apparel help support comfort and independence, and the mission here is to serve with heart while respecting preferences and abilities. People can keep in touch with the community or see updates through the facility's Facebook page, and the whole place tries to provide a calm, engaging, and uplifting daily life for everyone, whether someone just needs a little help or more focused care for dementia or medical issues.
