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Village North Retirement Community in St. Louis, MO

Village North Retirement Community is an assisted living community in St. Louis, MO.

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Village North Retirement Community in St. Louis, MO

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with light purple walls and elegant furnishings.

  • Decor

    Cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative accents.

  • Building

    A white bus parked under a canopy in front of a brick building on a sunny day.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with turquoise table settings and chandeliers.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating and a fireplace.

11160 Village North Drive, St. Louis, MO 63136

To contact a resident: (314) 653-4800

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

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Overall Review of Village North Retirement Community

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Outdoor scenery is a selling point

Residents repeatedly describe the campus as nature-forward and peaceful.

Multiple residents highlight the outdoor setting, from trees and open space to a lake, pond for fishing, and regular wildlife like deer and geese. Others describe the landscaping and scenery as quiet and relaxing, with the overall feel compared to a nature reserve. Even during visits, reviewers point to the environment as part of what made the community stand out.

  • A white bus parked under a canopy in front of a brick building on a sunny day.
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Dining is often praised, sometimes criticized

Food quality and meal experience come up often, with both praise and complaints.

Several residents say meals are delicious, excellent, or offer good variety, and one reviewer mentions enjoying food along with other daily routines. Others note fewer choices or smaller portions over time. A separate reviewer is sharply dissatisfied with a recent dining change and says the preparation was the worst they’ve experienced, while another mentions the option not to commit to purchasing all meals.

  • An elegant dining room with turquoise table settings and chandeliers.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents point to a steady mix of activities and community gatherings.

Reviewers describe regular social and interest-based events like bingo, happy hour, and community forums, plus chapels or worship options. Others mention shopping outings, committees, and seasonal enjoyment tied to the campus. For rehab-related stays, some families also highlight therapy and exercise-focused programming as part of the schedule.

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Staff helpfulness varies by experience

The staff is frequently described as friendly and responsive, though not every review agrees.

Many residents and families describe staff as professional, caring, and accommodating, often calling out managers and team members as available for questions and problem-solving. Several reviews also mention clean, orderly spaces and a generally warm approach from caregivers and support staff. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about communication during hospital situations, slow responses, and professionalism in a health center or rehab context.

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Costs and move-out terms draw complaints

Some residents think pricing and contract terms are restrictive.

One reviewer says the community could be cheaper and another feels they do not get their money’s worth. Two reviews specifically criticize a four-month notice requirement to leave for non-medical reasons, calling it excessive compared with other senior communities. Another dissatisfied reviewer links their concerns to service delivery changes and the feeling that options were not as expected.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medical communication and rehab care raise concerns

Some families report serious issues with rehab or clinical responsiveness.

A few reviews describe problems around hospital transfers and follow-through, including not calling family during a hospital event. Others report clinical or care issues during a rehab stay, such as a medication-related error and delays in answering call lights or honoring orders. There are also concerns about cleanliness and documentation in a health center experience, while another reviewer describes around-the-clock nursing and therapies during a rehab stay as well.

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Features

Housing

  • 40 resident community capacity 40 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms

Transportation

  • Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away) Lambert-St Louis International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Christian Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Gateway Regional Medical Center (7.6 miles)
  • Metropolitan St Louis Psychiatric Center (8.6 miles)
  • VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Program (9.3 miles)
  • St Louis Children's Hospital (9.6 miles)
  • The Rehabilitation Institute of St Louis (9.7 miles)
  • Alton Memorial Surgery Center (9.7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.5 miles)
  • Metrolink North Hanley Station (5.5 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.3 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines (6.5 miles)
  • Terminal 2 Parking (6.5 miles)
  • National Car Rental (6.6 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • White Castle (1.5 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.6 miles)
  • KFC (3.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.9 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Schnucks (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Schnucks (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Old Town Donut Shop (4.2 miles)
  • Made. by Lia (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Blueprint Coff (8.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Parks

  • St Ferdinand Park (4.7 miles)
  • Fairground Park (7.8 miles)
  • Wohl Recreation Center / Sherman Park (7.8 miles)
  • Piasa Park (8.7 miles)
  • Garfield Park (8.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ann Catholic School (5.7 miles)
  • Millennium Temple Church of God in Christ (9.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Riverbend Ophthalmology (8.7 miles)
  • Saint Anthony's Cancer Center of Excellence (8.9 miles)
  • St Louis Cardiology Consultants (9.7 miles)
  • Alton Internal Medicine (9.7 miles)
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital (9.8 miles)
  • Saint Anthonys Sleep Studies (9.9 miles)
  • JCH Mecical Group (9.9 miles)

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