Carriage Square Assisted Living in Saint Joseph, MO

Carriage Square Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Saint Joseph, MO.

Information last verified: April 11, 2026

4009 Gene Field Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 68 reviews

5 stars

41

4 stars

8

3 stars

3

2 stars

4

1 stars

12

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Overall Review of Carriage Square Assisted Living

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Caring, responsive staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, respectful, and knowledgeable.

Across many reviews, people highlight staff members who are helpful, respectful, and attentive—especially caregivers, aides, and the rehab team. Several reviewers also mention communication and follow-through, like keeping families updated and responding to requests. A few reviews are sharply critical of care at times, but even those include references to specific individuals who delivered better support than the overall situation.

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Cleanliness and odor concerns

Reviews are mixed on cleanliness, with some praising spotless conditions and others citing strong odor.

Some reviewers say the building is very clean and even mention being odor-free. Others strongly disagree, describing a horrible smell. Taken together, cleanliness seems to vary by timeframe and experience rather than being consistently described in only one direction.

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Food quality is debated

Dining reviews range from “good” to reports that the food was nearly inedible.

Several families and residents say the food is good, and some specifically call out meals in positive terms. At the same time, multiple reviews report serious dissatisfaction, including descriptions of food being disgusting or nearly inedible. The community offers restaurant-style dining and special diets, but residents’ experiences with taste and consistency still appear uneven in the reviews.

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Physical therapy support helps

Reviews tied to rehab describe physical therapy that helps people regain mobility.

People who came for rehab after events like hip surgery or a stroke describe attentive physical therapy and noticeable progress. Multiple reviewers mention therapists and care team members by name and describe getting stronger or back on their feet. This aligns with the care focus of assistance for daily living plus medication management while residents recover.

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Activities help residents stay involved

Residents are often described as staying engaged through regular activities.

Several reviews mention community-sponsored events and resident involvement, describing plenty going on to keep people busy and social. Others also describe holiday celebrations and feeling included in activity life. The community also offers scheduled daily activities, which matches what many families say they observe during visits.

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Staffing and care delays raise concerns

Some reviews describe staffing shortages that affected care and safety.

A recurring negative theme is that limited staffing led to gaps in care, including delays getting help, incomplete follow-through, and concerns about supervision. Several reviews cite problems like infrequent showers, not following nursing orders, or waiting too long for medication and assistance. While some parts of care are praised, these reviews consistently point to staffing constraints as the driver behind the worst experiences.

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Restaurant-style dining is offered

The community provides restaurant-style dining and supports dietary restrictions.

Reviewers discuss dining often enough that it becomes a clear point of day-to-day experience, even though opinions differ. The community offers restaurant-style dining and meal service, and it also supports diabetes-related and special dietary restrictions. That combination may help explain why some residents feel meals are handled well, while others report food that doesn’t meet expectations.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

32 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

Wyatt Park Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
Third Day Christian Fellowship (0.8 miles)
Pentecostals Of St Joseph (0.8 miles)
Faith United Church (1.3 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (1.4 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.7 miles)
St John Charismatic Episcopal Church (2 miles)

Physicians

Cook Hearing Aid (0.4 miles)
Northwest Health Services (0.4 miles)
Family Medicine Associates (0.5 miles)
Plastic Surgery Center Of St Joseph (0.5 miles)
Internal Medicine Associates (0.6 miles)
Luikart Lisa - The University of KS Health System Cardiovascular Medicine (0.9 miles)
Sabates Eye Center - Michael A A Cassell MD (0.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Muddy Mo Coffee Company (1.1 miles)
Panera Bread (1.2 miles)
Starbucks (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

Domino's Pizza (0.7 miles)
Last Call Bar & Grill (0.7 miles)
Kris & Kate's Ice Cream Treats (0.8 miles)
Pizza Hut (0.8 miles)
Wendy's (1 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.1 miles)
Denny's (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

Bender's Prescription Shop (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Rogers Pharmacy #5 (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

St Joseph Center For Outpatient Surgery (1.2 miles)
Surgery Center Of St Joseph (1.3 miles)
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (1.4 miles)
Mosaic Life Care (2 miles)
HRMC Plaza 1 (2 miles)
HRMC (2 miles)

Theaters

Regal Hollywood - St. Joseph (1.9 miles)

Parks

Frances Park (2.4 miles)
St Joseph Park Maintenance (2.4 miles)
Krug Park (2.7 miles)

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