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Gambrill Gardens

1 Strecker Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011

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Jerry

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great food, friendly people

Great list of activities. I stay busy all afternoon. I would absolutely recommend Gambrill Gardens to other families based on the experience so far.

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Gambrill Gardens

Gambrill Gardens in Ellisville, Missouri has proudly provided comfortable living arrangements in our independent living community for nearly 40 years. Our 25-acre campus is unlike any other. Gambrill Gardens maintains contemporary architecture promoting a fresh atmosphere, with extensive everyday accommodations.

Just a few minutes from central St. Louis, famed for its rich culture, residents at Gambrill Gardens enjoy the luxuries of our community with easy access to local attractions that make our modest midwest city unique. Maybe it’s visiting the famous Gateway Arch, catching a game at Busch Stadium, enjoying exciting dining options, or discovering artifacts and music history at one of the many museums — whatever it is, there’s something here for everyone.

Community Services and Amenities

Our community offers a host of amenities and services to keep residents engaged. Residents can enjoy creative projects in our crafts room, congregating for a movie in our movie room, playing games like shuffleboard and billiards, or even getting a new look at our on-site beauty/barbershop and nail spa. We also have a beautiful 200 seat chapel where residents of all faiths can express their divinity in a sacred place.

We provide exclusive transportation to nearby stores, doctor’s offices, and a variety of local businesses. At...

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living

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6 out of 10
Review Score20 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.6
Cleanliness
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.3
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.5
Activities
3.4
Value for Cost
3.7

A Place for Mom has scored Gambrill Gardens with 6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Gambrill Gardens has 20 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/18/25

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Jerry

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great food, friendly people

Great list of activities. I stay busy all afternoon. I would absolutely recommend Gambrill Gardens to other families based on the experience so far.

Katie M

Independent Living

January 15, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars

Discouraged

Gambrill garden's is one big joke & staff doesn't care about one's needs as my mom had high cholesterol & diabetes & high glycemic index and a meal plan was discussed before moving her in or we wouldn't of moved her in

Jeff D

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 21, 2021

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Poor

I happy to say Mom moved out yesterday. She has lost a lot of weight due to the un appetizing food and you have to order a week ahead, Who knows what they want a week from now. They never have BBQ on the fancy patio. The washing machine schedule doesn't work because they have 30 minute time slots and the machine take 40 minute so its always messed up. I can not recommend this place because they did not meet Moms needs.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 18, 2020

3.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.5

Was not the place for us.

I use a wheelchair and they have carpet on the floor and the room sizes were small so it was hard for me to get around. Due to the virus, they cut out all housekeeping. The accountant charged for every little thing. Things were different than when we first moved in. Most of the staff was very friendly.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

December 13, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Beautiful community. Very big. Had a guitarist playing music for the residents. Good energy. Nice size apartments with two large closets and sit down shower. Not sure if the dinner set up would work, residents make reservation then line up to enter the DR, seemed like they were standing in line to get seated for a long time.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

November 10, 2019

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

My parents liked the common areas but thought the units themselves weren't as attractive

David Bruce

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 10, 2018

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
5.0

Great Place

Lots of activities. All the of people (residents and staff) are friendly and helpful. Feel lucky to be here.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 26, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Move-in will not be for 8-12 months when my name comes up on the wait list. thank you for your help and direction [name removed]

V. Dixon

Independent Living

Toured community

February 18, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Happy Times

After searching and checking out facilities in the St. Louis County area, I decided to move to Gambrill Gardens. It is the wisest decision ever. I describe it as a large package with all the amenities you would ever want or need. I'm so happy to live here with a caring and loving staff.

Judy

Independent Living

Toured community

January 8, 2018

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

Touring Communities

We visited Gambrill Gardens. They were doing a lot of upgrades to their food service. They had only one meal a day, which was fine. The apartments were nice, and the location was good for our son, so we were considering it. They had many things to offer for activities and had laundry services. They had a complete kitchen if you had a one-bedroom unit, plus a separate living and dining area besides the kitchen. The staff was very good. We had a very good lunch there. They came and talked to us while we were eating and were very cordial.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 4, 2018

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

Mom's Home

Our family chose Gambrill Gardens for mom initially because of the cost and the friendliness of the people who were here when we visited. We went to several facilities and most of them seemed like they were kind of quick-ish, and they weren't very welcoming at all, but everyone in Gambrill seemed happy. The recent construction has created some issues but are temporary and we're looking forward to the upgrades. There are some long hallways but there are elevators in the building and as mom goes by everyone seems to know each other by name.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 25, 2017

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0

STAY AWAY

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE. GAMBRILL GARDENS IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE, THEY WILL NICKEL AND DINE TO[Removed], EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL COST YOU. I AM SURPRISED THAT MANAGEMENT HAS NOT FOUND A WAY TO CHARGE FOR THE AIR YOU BREATH HERE. THE FOOD THEY FORCE YOU TO PURCHASE (YES YOU ARE FORCED TO PAY FOR ONE MEAL A DAY) IS NOT PREPARED BY A AWARD WINNING CHEF AND I USE CHEF LOOSELY. THE FOOD IS LACKING COLOR, NO SAUCES AND IS TASTELESS. YOUR FED IN A DIRTY CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE SERVINGS ARE SMALL AND YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYTHING EXTRA SO YOU ARE MADE TO RETURN TO YOUR ROOM HUNGRY. THEIR PUNY SERVING OF COTTAGE CHEESE IS SO PRECIOUS THAT THEY WILL NOT LET YOU HAVE IT IF YOU GET A DINNER SALAD. AGAIN YOU ARE FORCED TO PAY FOR THESE MEALS. YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE INTERNET, BASIC CABLE AND PHONE IN YOUR ROOM, THE THINGS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN OTHER ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES FOR FREE. THE ACTIVITIES COST YOU, YOU ARE FORCE TO PAY TO GO ONE DAY A WEEK TO THE STORE, THEY EVEN HAVE THE NERVE TO CHARGE FOR SUNDAY BINGO AND CHOIR. THIS IS JUST A DUMPING SPOT FOR THE ELDERLY, PLEASE HAVE PRIDE IN WHERE YOUR LOVED ONES LIVE, SO STAY AWAY IT IS ONLY GOING TO GET WORST.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 25, 2017

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0

STAY AWAY

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE. GAMBRILL GARDENS IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE, THEY WILL NICKEL AND DINE TO DEATH, EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL COST YOU. I AM SURPRISED THAT MANAGEMENT HAS NOT FOUND A WAY TO CHARGE FOR THE AIR YOU BREATH HERE. THE FOOD THEY FORCE YOU TO PURCHASE (YES YOU ARE FORCED TO PAY FOR ONE MEAL A DAY) IS NOT PREPARED BY A AWARD WINNING CHEF AND I USE CHEF LOOSELY. THE FOOD IS LACKING COLOR, NO SAUCES AND IS TASTELESS. YOUR FED IN A DIRTY CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE SERVINGS ARE SMALL AND YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYTHING EXTRA SO YOU ARE MADE TO RETURN TO YOUR ROOM HUNGRY. THEIR PUNY SERVING OF COTTAGE CHEESE IS SO PRECIOUS THAT THEY WILL NOT LET YOU HAVE IT IF YOU GET A DINNER SALAD. AGAIN YOU ARE FORCED TO PAY FOR THESE MEALS. YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR THE INTERNET, BASIC CABLE AND PHONE IN YOUR ROOM, THE THINGS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN OTHER ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES FOR FREE. THE ACTIVITIES COST YOU, YOU ARE FORCE TO PAY TO GO ONE DAY A WEEK TO THE STORE, THEY EVEN HAVE THE NERVE TO CHARGE FOR SUNDAY BINGO AND CHOIR. THIS IS JUST A DUMPING SPOT FOR THE ELDERLY, PLEASE HAVE PRIDE IN WHERE YOUR LOVED ONES LIVE, SO STAY AWAY IT IS ONLY GOING TO GET WORST.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

August 1, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Starting A Rehab Phase

The community was nice overall. They are starting a rehab phase to update different things. The community as a whole was too big we felt. The rooms were nice. One thing we didn't like was that you had to pre order your meals 10 days in advance.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

July 8, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Tour went well,staff friendly, residents nice. Was shown the two bedroom unit which was ready for the next resident. Very nice.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 3, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Friendly & Welcoming!

Staff is friendly & welcoming! Wonderful setting and in a perfect location, close to everything! Great space for walking in nice weather. Many options in room sizes. It's a nice place to live and upcoming renovations will make it even better!

Big Bob

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 22, 2017

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
2.0

Do your Homework, or you will be SORRY

The good old Days of this Place when the Methodists ran and own it are over! Interview random residents, You will find out that the changes are beyond terrible. You should check out how happy long term residence really think about all the [Removed]! Don't get stuck moving into a bad Living environment! Many residents have Moved out, they chased out 90% of the good old staff! This is a Big Decision , Do your Homework before you Commit There are tons of better run and happier places

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 10, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

My mom's care

I like the care that we are receiving here for my mom. The staff is very nice and always keeping me updated. The community is clean. They offer good meals. This community does offer activites. I recommend the community for the care and the value that is received for care.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 6, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Mother's Care

I like this community for my mom's care. The community is clean and maintained while under some small construction .The meals need to be improved. They offer her good activities They offer therapy which will be helpful. We would recommend this comunity to other families for the care of a loved one.

DKeefe

Independent Living

Toured community

January 8, 2014

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Great Place to Live!

This is a place with a very warm feel! There is the opportunity for spiritual growth and lots of social activities.

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