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The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community in Washington, MO

The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Washington, MO.

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The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community in Washington, MO

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  • Interior

    A spacious community room with tables and chairs, viewed from a piano.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a floral bedspread, wooden furniture, and a small dining area.

  • Living Room

    A cozy apartment interior featuring a small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a living room with warm lighting.

  • Building

    A row of storage garages with closed white doors under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A large residential-style building with a welcoming entrance and manicured landscaping.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy and elegantly decorated bedroom with a bed, warm lighting, and framed art on the walls.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, pillows, and neutral decor.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with a table and chairs, featuring a stone fireplace and a television mounted above.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances.

  • Lighting

    An inviting hair salon interior with comfortable chairs and large mirrors.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with modern furniture and warm lighting.

  • Seating Area

    A bright and welcoming lobby with comfortable seating and a staircase.

  • Floor Plan

    A detailed floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment with an open living area and kitchen.

  • Television

    A spacious home theater room with arranged seating and a large television screen.

1481 Marbach Drive, Washington, MO 63090

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The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community Costs & Pricing

The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community offers competitive pricing for its residents when compared to both Franklin County and the statewide averages in Missouri. Monthly costs for a studio unit are $2,755, significantly lower than the county's average of $3,519 and the state's average of $3,418. Similarly, the one-bedroom units are priced at $3,220, again offering savings against Franklin County's average of $3,633 and Missouri's state average of $3,349. For those seeking more space, two-bedroom accommodations are available at $3,920 per month - still more affordable than the county rate of $4,386 and only slightly higher than the state average of $3,675. Overall, The Homestead at Hickory View presents an attractive option for potential residents looking for quality living arrangements without breaking their budget.

Floor plansThe Homestead at Hickory View Retirement CommunityFranklin CountyMissouri
Studio$2,755$3,519$3,418
1 Bedroom$3,220$3,633$3,349
2 Bedrooms$3,920$4,386$3,675

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Overall Review of The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community

common 46 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently friendly

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and responsive.

Across many reviews, people describe staff members as helpful, attentive, and easy to work with for everyday needs. Several comment on how quickly staff respond to questions and requests, and a number of visitors highlight that the staff treated them warmly during meals and tours. Residents also note they feel cared for and respected, not just processed.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is described as restaurant-style, with meals served in a formal setting.

Multiple reviews mention enjoying the meals and highlight the dining room experience, including meals served throughout the day rather than limited to traditional meal times. People also describe the food as good and enjoyable, with some noting staff involvement during dining. This aligns with the community’s offered restaurant-style dining and professional-chef approach.

  • A spacious community room with tables and chairs, viewed from a piano.
  • A detailed floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment with an open living area and kitchen.
  • A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, featuring a television mounted on a stone wall.
common 16 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention an active schedule with activities and entertainment.

Residents and visitors describe lots to do, including daily activities, entertainment, and group events that help people stay socially connected. Several also mention exercise and outings, and some note that activity offerings changed during COVID but the community still attempted to keep residents involved. In day-to-day life, the activity calendar is part of what makes the community feel busy and welcoming to families.

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Care support is a key fit

Residents describe strong help with personal needs and medication-related support.

Some reviews focus on receiving care and support that helps residents stay comfortable, including help with personal needs and medication management. Others mention that when health needs increased, the community’s nursing support helped avoid moving to a separate setting. At the community level, it offers nursing and assistance services intended to support day-to-day care needs.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high to some

Some residents and families say the community is overpriced compared with nearby options.

A recurring concern is cost, with reviewers comparing it to other options nearby and saying it can be more expensive than alternatives. Even positive reviews sometimes include cost as a tradeoff, describing the pricing as above other places. The community’s pricing sits below county and state averages across unit types, but reviews still reflect that families feel it can cost more than competing local choices.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Safety and staffing concerns appear

A few reviewers raise concerns about medication staffing and resident safety.

While many reviews are positive, a small number describe serious issues, including concerns about medication assistant coverage and resident safety. Another review describes money being stolen from residents’ rooms and asks for better listening and follow-up. These are minority experiences in the review set, but they are direct safety-related complaints that stand out.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility

Residents and visitors often describe the building as clean and well-kept.

Many reviews mention cleanliness, including clean rooms, clean common areas, and a facility that looks maintained both inside and out. Families also highlight housekeeping services and note that apartments feel cared for. Even among reviewers who mention drawbacks, cleanliness and upkeep are frequently cited as positives.

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Washington, Missouri offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing for seniors looking to relocate. The area boasts several cafes where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and socialize with friends or neighbors. Nearby, there are multiple physicians' offices and pharmacies for easy access to healthcare services. In addition, there are parks and places of worship in the vicinity, providing opportunities for recreation and spiritual fulfillment. For dining options, there are various restaurants offering a range of cuisine choices. Transportation is also convenient with car rental services available nearby. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with essential resources for senior living.

Cafes

  • Exit 11 Workspace & Coffee House (0.2 miles)
  • The Washington Coffee Shop (0.9 miles)
  • Not Just Cut & Dried (1.1 miles)
  • Jennie & Grace (1.2 miles)
  • Undergrounds Espresso Bar (1.2 miles)
  • Scudder & Co. Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • White Rose Cafe (6.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Advanced Sight Center (0.2 miles)
  • Counseling Concepts (0.4 miles)
  • Vein Specialties (0.6 miles)
  • Renaissance Family Health Care (0.6 miles)
  • Mercy Clinic Sports Medicine - Patients First Drive (0.6 miles)
  • Mercy Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Countywide Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Parks & Recreation Department (0.3 miles)
  • MacArthur Park (1.1 miles)
  • Washington Motorsports Arena (1.2 miles)
  • Washington City Park (1.5 miles)
  • Phoenix Park (1.7 miles)
  • Daniel Boone Monument (5.5 miles)
  • Clark Vitt Memorial Park (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Experience Church Of God (0.3 miles)
  • Peace Lutheran Church (0.5 miles)
  • Hope Ministries (0.9 miles)
  • First Church of Christ Scientist (1 miles)
  • First Christian Church (2.8 miles)
  • Trinity Presbyterian Church (4.6 miles)
  • Saint Paul's Ucc (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Lion's Choice (0.3 miles)
  • Hotdog Man (0.4 miles)
  • Three Margaritas (0.4 miles)
  • St Louis Bread Co. (0.5 miles)
  • Los Cabos (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Health Mart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Mercy Pharmacy - Patients First Drive (0.6 miles)
  • Schroeder's Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Schnucks (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Patients First Health Care (0.6 miles)
  • St John's Mercy Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • St John's Mercy Hospital Specialist Suite (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema 1 Plus (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (1.6 miles)

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