Sylvan House

    30 Sherman Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Bright, friendly community with amenities

    I'm very pleased. Bright, clean common areas with lots of natural light and a lovely patio/greenery; friendly, caring staff; tasty, nutritious meals with options; regular events and exercise (walks, yoga, gym); roomy units with climate control, call buttons and kitchenettes. Overall excellent with only minor hiccups.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.67·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Clean, bright communal areas with abundant natural light
    • Nutritious, flavorful meals with dietary options
    • Regular events and a varied activity program
    • Structured exercise offerings (walks, yoga, gym)
    • Spacious common areas with temperature control and assistance call buttons
    • Kitchenettes available for guest meal preparation
    • Well-maintained exterior landscaping and patio seating
    • Positive external endorsement and high overall rating

    Cons

    • Pest-control concerns in resident areas
    • Inconsistent environmental cleanliness and maintenance
    • Gaps in elopement-prevention and outdoor supervision
    • Limited availability of private rooms
    • Inadequate personal-property safeguards and handling
    • Potential gaps in safety monitoring and emergency response

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed picture of the facility. Positive comments emphasize a warm, resident-facing culture with staff described as friendly and caring, an active programming schedule, and generally appealing physical spaces. Common-area design and landscaping are frequently noted as bright and pleasant, with natural light, patio seating and green outdoor spaces. An externally noted high overall rating and a government-payee endorsement indicate some families or representatives have confidence in the provider.

    Care and staff interactions are highlighted as strengths: staff are described as considerate, accessible via assistance call buttons, and responsive in everyday activities. The activity program appears broad and consistent, with regular events and a range of exercise options including group walks, yoga classes and access to a gym; reviewers also appreciate ample resident spaces for socializing. Dining is another strength in many accounts — meals are characterized as tasty and nutritious, and the kitchen offers dietary options as well as kitchenettes for guest meal preparation.

    However, several operational concerns emerge that prospective families should weigh carefully. Multiple comments suggest pest-control and sanitation issues in some areas, alongside inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance practices. Accommodation options lean toward shared rooms and communal dining, which may be a limitation for those seeking private units. Some reviewers describe property-handling practices that resulted in removal or relocation of personal belongings, indicating potential weaknesses in how the facility secures and documents resident possessions.

    More serious safety-related patterns are also mentioned. There are indications of gaps in elopement-prevention and outdoor supervision and broader concerns about safety monitoring and emergency response. These items point to potential weaknesses in risk-management protocols rather than routine care quality. Given the combination of positive day-to-day experiences and isolated but significant safety and environmental concerns, the facility appears to offer engaging programming and a pleasant physical environment for many residents while also exhibiting operational areas requiring verification and improvement.

    For prospective residents and families: ask the provider for documentation on pest-control measures and recent inspection reports, elopement-prevention and emergency-response protocols, staffing levels and training, property-handling policies, and the current mix of private versus shared rooms. Request references from current families and, if possible, conduct an in-person tour focused on cleanliness, maintenance logs, and visible safety measures to reconcile the positive service elements with the reported operational concerns.

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    Location

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    Sylvan House is located at 30 Sherman Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63125.

    About Sylvan House

    Sylvan House sits at 30 Sherman Ave in Saint Louis, MO, and is a small, family-owned senior living community in a regular house where fewer than ten residents live together, so it feels like a home. The facility works as an independent living setting but also covers a range of care types like assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice care, nursing home care, and respite care for those who only need support for a short time, and it can go by several names depending on the state, like Adult Foster Home, Personal Care Home, or Assisted Living Home, since those terms can all mean a place smaller and more personal than a big facility. Staff help residents with daily things such as getting dressed, bathing, and managing medicine, and they're there to help around the clock, so someone's always ready for emergencies or when residents need help with moving around, even going from bed to wheelchair. Those with diabetes can get insulin monitoring help, and people who need incontinence or non-ambulatory care have support as well. Memory care includes 24-hour supervision and activities that build memory and allow safe social time. Residents eat group meals every day, and there's always something to do with on-site and off-site activities meant to help people stay active in their bodies, minds, and social lives, plus there are devotional activities for those who want spiritual support. Housekeeping and meal services mean residents don't need to worry about cooking or cleaning much, and the staff are ready to personalize care to fit each resident, whether they're staying for a while or only a week or two. Sylvan House only has common indoor spaces for gathering, and there aren't any listed outdoor features, but there should be some sort of parking or garage for residents or visitors even though the details aren't clear. The house runs as a rental apartment but is off the market right now, and there aren't details about what's included in the rent or about pets. The region has local protections for LGBTQ residents regarding housing and work, so people should know the law supports them. People living at Sylvan House can get support at whatever level they need, and even though there aren't fancy unique names for parts of the building, the care types do cover those different needs so each person gets what fits.

    People often ask...

    Sylvan House offers independent living and assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 30 Sherman Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125.

    No, Sylvan House does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numbersaint-louis-saint-louis-sylvan-house
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility I
    Capacity40 residents
    LicenseeLEA ED INC

    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    4

    Citations

    4

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    03 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found no licensure deficiencies cited during the investigation.
    28 May 2025Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in fire safety compliance.
    03 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found no state licensure deficiencies as a result of the investigation.
    29 May 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    26 Jul 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies related to fire safety.
    16 Feb 2023Licensure
    Identified deficiencies related to medication orders not being accurately followed and improper storage of poisonous materials. The issues included lack of updated signed physician orders and storage separation and locking of hazardous substances.
    21 Apr 2022Licensure
    Found that fire alarm system testing and maintenance did not meet NFPA 72, 1999 edition.
    23 Jun 2021Complaint
    Found deficiencies for failure to contact the legally authorized representative and to notify the attending physician and coroner/medical examiner after a resident's death.
    13 Apr 2021Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in fire safety.
    29 Jan 2020Complaint
    Found no state licensure deficiencies identified during the complaint investigation.
    27 Aug 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    26 Jun 2019Licensure
    Found no state licensure deficiencies during the second inspection.
    10 Apr 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies related to fire safety.

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