Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly and responsive.
Multiple reviews mention staff greeting residents and visitors, staying engaged, and being helpful day to day. Several families also highlight care coordination during move-in and an overall sense that staff know residents well. A few reviews add that staff are available when help is needed and treat residents with dignity.
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Dining is consistently praised
Meals are a frequent highlight, with many residents calling the food excellent or delicious.
Food comes up again and again, with reviews describing meals as delicious, excellent, and well-prepared. Several also note that the dining team is accommodating—especially when residents have special dietary concerns. Room service and special diets are also supported by the community’s offerings.
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Plenty of daily activities
Residents describe varied activities and regular programming throughout the day.
Reviews describe scheduled daily activities, plus ongoing game and social time. Families mention classes, programs, and entertainment, and at least one review also points to wellness options like exercise and therapy on-site. The activity calendar is a common thread for residents who want days to feel structured but enjoyable.
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Care support for assisted living
Assisted living support and clinical services are a recurring point of confidence.
Several reviews reference assisted living support and ongoing help with daily needs. At least one family specifically mentions medication management expertise for a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Other reviews describe on-site therapy and feeling safe and cared for, along with staff being there when assistance is needed.
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Spacious apartments and layouts
Reviews often focus on apartment size, storage, and comfort.
Residents and families describe apartments as spacious, with standout mentions of closet space and roomy floor plans. Some reviews also note features like balconies and the overall building layout, including fewer apartments per floor. A couple of reviews also flag smaller drawbacks like older rooms needing attention or lighting, but most comments still return to the space feeling comfortable.
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Pricing can feel high
Some residents and families say pricing is expensive or out of reach.
A few reviews describe the cost as pricey or more expensive than expected, including one account of monthly payments that the reviewer felt were high for independent living. Another review mentions the community as outside their budget despite liking the space. One other reviewer calls the price reasonable, but the higher-cost concerns still appear more than once.
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Close to everyday errands
Some reviews highlight convenience to local shopping and services.
One family mentions choosing the community partly because it is close to their grocery store and drugstore. Another review also notes the location positively. Nearby options include a pharmacy and restaurants within about a mile.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
36 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
3-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Amenities
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Financing advice
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Home sale assistance
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Private cleaning services
Resident parking
VA Benefits Consultation
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away)
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
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
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Book club
Community-sponsored activities
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Religious services
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Tai Chi
Languages Spoken
English
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Schnucks (1.8 miles)
Dierbergs (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
Restaurants
MOD Pizza (0.6 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
The Capital Grille (1.5 miles)
White Castle (1.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
St Louis Bread Co. (2.5 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.7 miles)
Parks
Shaw Park (1.1 miles)
Tilles Park Neighborhood (2.8 miles)
Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (5.2 miles)
Blackburn Park (5.5 miles)
Des Peres Park (5.9 miles)
Bar K (5.9 miles)
Francis Park (6 miles)
Physicians
University Club Medical (2.3 miles)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (5.4 miles)
Southwest Medical Center (5.8 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Panera Bread (3.1 miles)
Blueprint Coff (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Theaters
AMC Esquire 7 (2.9 miles)
Transportation
Zooline Railroad The Wild (4.1 miles)
Metrolink North Hanley Station (4.7 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4.7 miles)
National Car Rental (5.1 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (5.2 miles)
Budget Rent A Car (5.3 miles)
Terminal 2 Parking (5.3 miles)
Places of Worship
St Ann Catholic School (4.4 miles)
Old Orchard Church (4.5 miles)
St Ambrose Church (5.6 miles)
Christ the King Church (5.8 miles)
Hospitals
Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (4.5 miles)
St John's Mercy Surgery Center (4.8 miles)
St Louis Children's Hospital (5.3 miles)
The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis (5.6 miles)
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Medicaid coverage for assisted living varies by state and is primarily available to low-income individuals, with eligibility dependent on strict income and asset limits. Some states offer HCBS waivers for specific services in assisted living, but families must generally cover room and board costs, and should verify facility acceptance of Medicaid while considering potential waiting lists.
Medicaid waivers for assisted living services provide vital support for seniors and individuals with disabilities in need of long-term care, with varying state-specific eligibility criteria and benefits. These waivers cover personal care and case management but often do not fully cover room and board, leading to waiting lists for many applicants.
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