Assisted Living in St. Charles, Missouri

Assisted Living in St. Charles, Missouri
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There comes a time in life when you may want to sell your home or you need extra care. You may want to reside in an atmosphere where you can retain your independence and perhaps your beloved pets and still have help and care on hand. Whatever your needs, St. Charles, Missouri has the assisted living facilities to take care of them.

Pet-Friendly Facilities

With all the changes you may be dealing with when moving to an assisted living facility, leaving your beloved pet is not one of them. You can bring your pet with you to Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community. The apartments are fully equipped including a kitchen. Chestnut Glen, just five miles away in St. Peters, also has a pet-friendly policy. The grounds are landscaped and maintained, making just the place to get some fresh air with your dog. All aspects of assisted living are available at this facility including wheelchair access, dining and help with medicine disbursement.

Independent Living Facilities

Fairwinds-River's Edge is a retirement community that allows you to live the active life of your dreams while providing you any assistance you may need. The activities include such things as aqua fitness classes, walking clubs and trips to see the St. Louis Cardinals play.

Breeze Park by Lutheran Senior Services has 110 independent apartments and 34 patio homes available for your transition into assisted living. They offer dining, cleaning services and an emergency system.

Faith-Based Facilities

Mount Carmel Senior Living is a faith-based assisted living facility where the mind is taken care of as well as the body. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services are available and Catholic masses and prayer services are held weekly.

Breeze Park by Lutheran Senior Services offers independent apartments and in-room care. This facility welcomes all faiths and has chaplains available 24 hours a day. Services are observed weekly, a Bible class is offered and any counseling you should need at this time in your life is available.

Transitional Living

Parkside Retirement Living is a residential community designed to take you from independent living to assisted living, and finally to skilled care living. There are 161 independent apartments, 33 assisted care units and a health care facility equipped to house 66 residents. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor shops and scheduled transportation around St. Charles.

Mount Carmel Senior Living in St. Charles has a skilled staff on hand to provide assistance as you continue to live independently, but within a community setting. As your assistance needs increase, their skilled nurses provide that extra care.

Veteran Assistance Facilities

As a veteran, you may be entitled to assistance or benefits for your assisted living. Harvester Residential Care Community provides assistance in completing applications and the process to obtain Veteran's assistance. Services you can expect here are assistance managing your medications, clinical assessments and exercise programs.

Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community has the staff to provide assistance with your application for Veteran's benefits and other financial benefits you might be qualified to receive. The community is a retirement community where you can receive assisted care and take part in scheduled activities while retaining your independence.

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Article reviewed by Teresa Greer Last updated on: Dec 8, 2010

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