Family Members Say. . .

“When we suddenly had to find a nursing home for our aunt, the Mary Culver Home came to our rescue immediately. Within hours of our contacting the (former) administrator, Colleen Hill, our aunt was in a comfortable room. From the moment our aunt arrived, the staff gave her their full attention. She was treated with great respect, and I would even say love. The personal care was so much better than the impersonal treatment we had experienced in large health care institutions. We will be forever grateful for the wonderful care our aunt received and for the peace of mind we had knowing she was in excellent hands at the Mary Culver Home.”

Judy Arnold and Joanne McGraw, nieces of Carryl Zulauf

“St. Louis is really lucky to have this one-of-a-kind nursing home. The Mary Culver Home made the last 3 ½ years of my mom’s life happy and interesting. I felt the staff really knew and loved my mother.”
David Voracek, son of Mary Voracek

“I can’t begin to thank you enough for the care you gave mom for 17 years. I know she could try everyone’s patience at times, but the care and compassion you showed her was exemplary. ”
Ellen Nix, daughter of Evelyn McCann

“It was the wonderful physical care, the kindness, and the going beyond that I truly appreciate. Thank you for making a difference in mom’s life and mine.”
Marilyn Jensen, daughter of Veronica Wassler

“My mom broke her hip and was sent to a “big box” nursing home to recuperate. Less than a week there, I knew we had to find a smaller, more caring environment for her. When I found out that the Mary Culver Home welcomed respite cases, even though my mom was not visually impaired, I immediately called to get her in. Her experience couldn’t have been more different from what she had just come from. She received loving attention from everyone on the staff. By the end of her first day, everyone was calling her “Miss Virginia.” They genuinely cared for my mother and went out of their way to make her comfortable. My family will always be grateful to the Mary Culver Home.”
Gina March, daughter of Virginia Asberry

Editor’s Note: When we contacted one of the Bommarito family members for a testimonial, four of them responded. Thank you for that endorsement!

“Mom needed time to decide that the Mary Culver Home was the place for her. Once she moved in, our family relaxed because we knew instantly that mom had made the right decision. That decision was confirmed on many occasions. Mom would be at one of our homes for a family gathering and when she was ready to call it an evening, she would say, Can someone take me home? Those five words say more about the Mary Culver Home than we can say in a ten-paragraph testimonial. It was our mom’s home, and I don’t think she or her family could be more grateful to the staff and the mission of the Mary Culver Home. Thank you for providing a home for our Mimi!”
Bill and Margaret Bommarito, son and daughter-in-law of Marge Bommarito

“I have many terrific memories regarding my mother’s experience at MCH, but the one that stands out the most is the dearness of some of the staff members, who after being off for a couple of days would not just greet my mother with a polite hello, but quite often would accompany their greeting with a caring and healing hug! I can assure you that it was well received by my mom and helped provide her family with confidence and peace of mind! Thank you to all of the lovely people who served the residents of MCH.”
Mary Kaye Drexler, daughter of Marge Bommarito

“Without being overly gushy, I can safely say that the Mary Culver Home was truly a home away from home for my mom. You all treated her with such care and kindness, all of us kids felt a great sense of having found just the right place for her in the last months of her life. I was often struck by the affection that the MCH staff exhibited to my mom; they were often more patient with her than I was. I can honestly say that the Mary Culver Home was a godsend to my mom and to our entire family. We are forever grateful to you all for the wonderful, joyful, and dignified care that you provided her during her stay.”
Larry Bommarito, son of Marge Bommarito

“My wife, Margie, and I stopped by to visit Mimi before we went out one evening. We bumped into Hillary, who worked in the food service area. While talking to Hillary, she became a little teary eyed. We asked her, “What’s wrong?” She said, “Oh, it’s nothing, it’s just that I love your mom so much.” Sometime later Hillary showed me a ring that she wore around her neck. She asked me if I recognized it. I didn’t. She said, ‘This is just like the one your mom wears.  I found it at an estate sale, and I’m going to wear it forever because it makes me feel so close to your mom.’ ”
Tom Bommarito, son of Marge Bommarito