Garden Villas Of O’Fallon

Hello Kathy (Sr. VP of the Delmar Gardens Family),

Just a quick note to simply say “Thank You”, for  your entire team led by Karen Dunn at Garden Villas of O’Fallon. My parents relocated in May 2023 from Alabama.  We are so blesssed with the love and hospitality your team has given my parents,

Johh B.

Garden Villas (GVOF) is a great place to live.  The entertainment is wonderful.  A caring staff, always there when needed.  The food is delicious.  I would recommend GVOF as a #1 place in this community for your loved one to live.

Margie K.

Lovely place to live.  Everyone is super friendly.  They make you feel special.  I highly recommend bringing your loved one to live in this community.  The residents are very nice and always try to make newcomers feel welcome.  The food is very good!

Vickie F.

I have lived her almost 5 years and enjoy the help!  They will do anything to help you.  I have met so many nice people and made good friends.

Donna T.

I have lived her for 8 years and have no complaints!  The amenities are great such as bus transportation to the stores, church and many activities offered.

Martha E.

Garden Villas of O’Fallon is a great community!  I have met lots of new friends and found some friends that I went to school with in the past.  The food is very good and the employees are very friendly.

Trina W.

John

Just wanted to send a huge “Thank You” for all that you’ve done for our family.  Two years ago you were instrumental  in getting a Medicaid bed for my Mom, Jean, at Delmar Gardens.  She had been discharged from the hospital and could not go back home safely due to her dementia.  We looked at other nursing homes that had Medicaid beds but their facilities could not compare to Delmar Gardens so they were not an option for us.

I was really struggling whether a nursing home was the best option for my mom, having doubts, concerns and feelings of guilt.  We spoke several times and you listened to my concerns and reassured me I was doing the right thing, by placing her in a nursing home and you helped expedite the process.   During this time I could feel your genuine empathy, compassion and concern.  My mom went to various activities, worked on puzzles and the socialization was very good for her.

Jean recently passed and we are very grateful that she was well cared for in her last two years.  This would not have been possible without you!  You are truly in a position where God has gifted you with a heart for seniors and their families.

Thank you so much!

Debbie R.

John,

Thank you so very much for keeping my mom and ALL the residents, safe from the COVID-19 pandemic.

I can’t even begin to imagine everything it takes from each and every one of you in order to make that happen.  In addition to keeping the residents happy, healthy, and safe, you all have yourselves and your own family’s health and safety issues to maintain.  It has to be no easy feat and I don’t think any of us can grasp the magnitude it takes…I know I can’t!

Please extend my heartfelt thanks to the staff and let them know I truly appreciate and I’m deeply grateful for the entire Garden Villas of O’Fallon team!!

Love and much appreciation to all!  Laura P.

John,

Just wanted to send a huge “Thank You” for all that you’ve done for our family. Two years ago you were instrumental in getting a Medicaid bed for my Mom, Jean, at Delmar Gardens. She had been discharged from the hospital and could not go back home safely due to her dementia. We looked at other nursing homes that had Medicaid beds but their facilities could not compare to Delmar Gardens so they were not an option for us.

I was really struggling whether a nursing home was the best option for my mom, having doubts, concerns and feelings of guilt. We spoke several times and you listened to my concerns and reassured me I was doing the right thing, by placing her in a nursing home and you helped expedite the process. During this time I could feel your genuine empathy, compassion and concern. My mom went to various activities, worked on puzzles and the socialization was very good for her.
Jean recently passed and we are very grateful that she was well cared for in her last two years. This would not have been possible without you! You are truly in a position where God has gifted you with a heart for seniors and their families.

Thank you so much!
Debbie R.

October 1, 2020

Dear Karen, Eddie, Chris & all the staff,

Thank you all so much for your kindness and helpfulness while my sister lived there.  From the time Joann came to assess her, and Eddie came to her home to help me figure out what furniture would fit in her apartment, all of you have consistently and graciously gone above and beyond.

Thank you for your patience and listening every time I called with a dilemma.  Everyone I know has heard me tell how wonderful Garden Villas of O’Fallon and you all are.

May God richly bless you all for your loving kindness.

Cindy K.

No words can truly express how grateful we are for the genuine, sincere and loving support you gave our mom for the past 3 1/2 years.  Some days were more challenging than others, but never did you lose your patience.  As her physical and cognition needs became greater, each of you responded with love, tenderness and compassion.

Although not as important, we always felt the care we received as her family was thoughtful, direct and appropriate – never condescending or abrupt. We consider GVOF staff as friends and companions.  You welcomed us, your calmed us and you supported us.

While we are confident mom will receive excellent care at Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon, a part of our heart and soul will still be at GVOF.  God bless each of you for the timeless work you do each day not just for our mom, but for all of the residents.    We admire your commitment, courage resolve.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and for Wally the dog!

The Family of Edna

Linda, Ray, Janet

Hello,

My name is Carla Clark and my mom lives at Garden Villas of O’Fallon, MO. I wanted to let you know how much Mom and I appreciate and enjoy Janie. Throughout the worst of COVID she was the bright star in Mom’s day during temperature checks and happy hour cart.  She always is positive and has a smile, joke and a laugh to make Mom feel good.  Mom can be feeling depressed and she sees Janie and it brightens her day.

I think you have to have a positive personality and make the residents feel happy.  Mom and I don’t like to complain but we do like to compliment and I wanted to share.

Thank you.

Carla Clark

John,

I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful care my parents received from you and your staff over the past six years. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about you all! My parents and the rest of us are deeply grateful. I just wish they could have stayed forever.

Again thank you!

Love,

Ruth

My mom moved to this community a year ago after my dad passed away.  We couldn’t have asked for a better place for her to live.  The facility is beautiful and maintained at a high standard.  The staff is great

and helps out above and beyond.  It’s been a great experience for mom and our family.

Ken & Doris L.

Dear Kathy,

Just wanted to take a few minutes of your busy time.  I’m making a long-overdue praise for our Mr. John Daniels, who takes such excellent care of all of us old folks at Garden Villas (of O’Fallon) John always has time to take care of all our needs no matter how mall or large, he’s there.

He left our home of 6 1/2 years in Oklahoma and are blessed to be here. My husband and I were blessed to have 2 great years here before it was necessary to move my husband to the Delmar Gardens nursing home (Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon). John and all the staff are so good to see that I have a way to go next door to see him. John’s good leadership has definitely rubbed off on his employees. He’s always there with a smile and a “hello how are you?” and “can we do anything for you”, and all the employees are great too.

I can’t say enough praise about him. I worked in the business world all my life. People like him are hard to find, his employees are definitely a chip off the block.

Thanks, Loretta W.

Thanks to Karen, Chris and John for a wonderful stay and all the people who take care of all of us.

Dear Garden Villas of O’Fallon Family,

Thank you all for the loving care you provided for Jean.  She loved you so much and appreciated everything you did for her. It meant so much to our family to have your support and know that she was happy, engaged, and loved. We will never forget you all and her time here. Your work makes a huge difference to the residents you serve every day.

Love,

Lucy F. & Kathy & Tom W.

Family of Jean W.

Dear Karen & the Entire Staff at GVOF –

Thank you is never enough to say!  Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for what you do for your residents.  Your pateience, understanding and care shine through always as well as your acceptance and professionalism.

Thank you for treating us like family!

Sincerely,

The Troy Mathis Family