Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center seemed OK, but it was just smaller than the rest of the places, and the residents there seemed to need more care. I met a couple of the staff members and they seemed really nice. They were friendly and took me around everywhere I wanted to see. They had some nice open areas in the middle where my mom could have gone outside. They were also more expensive than the other places I looked at, but it was clean. It didn't have a bad smell. It was in a circular format. So, if she started wandering, it would have been hard for her to get lost, she would have been able to just keep going in the same direction and end up back in a room. It was nice.
Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
9 Reviews
1030 Barathaven Blvd., Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Memory Care Reviews for Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
December 04, 2021
I visited this facility
October 20, 2021
I visited this facility
I'm considering Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center for dad. The lady that gave us the tour was very nice. The facility was very clean. She kind of went over a lot of different things that we didn't know about. It seemed like it might be a pretty good place for my dad. It's a nice facility. We looked at the menu, and the food was good. The chef met with us. The rooms were very nice.
September 18, 2021
I visited this facility
Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center ticks the most boxes as far as what I was looking for. It was a little above my price range, but some of the other things were lower. Their community fee is half of the community fee of another place, and it's also refundable, where the other is nonrefundable. They were friendly. I liked the layout of the facility because there were no dead ends. The residents could just walk around in a big circle; there was a big, spacious, welcoming hallway with places to sit. They had an interior patio with the covered place to sit, with fountains and a garden that was pleasant. There was no apparent highway noise even though it's located right next to a major highway. Sitting out on the patio, you could not detect any road noise there. I didn't see the food, but the menu looked appealing for my husband, and the services and activities. Mostly the help or healthcare aide to resident ratio was the lowest that I have encountered so far. It looked like they had the usual activities. They were watching television; it was right after lunch when I arrived. If they have good mobility, they promote walking inside or outside, and they would have an aide to help them if need be. I think they were painting some bird houses, doing different simple artistic things, and they were trying to grow flowers outside in a little flower bed. They have simple exercise games that they do. I only interacted with the marketing director.
August 08, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My wife is now in Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Our experience with them so far is fantastic; they're outstanding. It's a very uplifting community. What impressed me the most was how the residents there were not wandering around depressed, as you see in a lot of places. And they keep them busy. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and I highly recommend it. They do coloring, they have a huge courtyard that's secure and in the center of the facility. They walk, there's a group of residents who formed a little walking committee and they do it every day. They also have classes and they have demonstrations. Yesterday, I took my golden retriever there to visit my wife. The staff is outstanding and very professional. On the first day, which was a Friday, they had a McDonald's day. I'm also told that the food there is good but I haven't tasted it yet.
August 29, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We chose Barathaven for my wife. The staff is excellent. The facility and the way it's laid out are pretty nice. I like that it's very open. Everything about it just kind of came together. The rooms are fine, but they encourage the patients to get out and mix with other people and do activities. It just seemed to be specialized or dedicated toward Alzheimer's patients. The staff is extremely friendly and patient-oriented.
March 14, 2018
I visited this facility
The staff of Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center were nice and informative. The place was very clean and presentable. When we visited there were lots of residents around doing a musical activity, and they also have aerobics to help the seniors move around. They had some good-sized rooms, and the private room we saw was done up to feel very homey. They also put some bios outside the doors so you know who is living there. You get a little background history and things like that.
May 26, 2017
I visited this facility
Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center was very nice, and we had a good experience. Everything looked acceptable and nice. The staff was pleasant, and the facility seemed clean. The areas for the patients seemed to be adequate, and there was nothing unappealing.
February 01, 2017
I visited this facility
Barathaven was a small community. There weren’t a lot of people in it, so it seemed homey. I was for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, which my mother has. The people seemed very friendly. The rooms were very small and most were shared, so it was a very small living area becuase they don’t want the people to be stuck in their rooms. They want them out and about socializing. They didn’t have TVs in the rooms, which would be one thing that my mom would probably want.
March 30, 2016
I visited this facility
Positives: Professional and caring staff, specialized aid care, money non-institutional environment. Negative: Food is plain and institutional.
Questions about Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
20-30 hours of Dementia care Training is provided yearly via Relias training and in-services.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
All Residents at Barathaven have some type of dementia at different levels. Residents' ages range from 62 through 98, with the average age 73. Favorite things to do at Barathaven are bingo, scenic drives, exercise circle, and Fast Food Fridays.
What programs or activities does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We offer psychological, cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual nurturing through our SPARK programming. In SPARK, we capitalize on each individual resident's strengths to assign social roles within our Community giving purpose to each resident's daily life.
What places are near Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
A subdivision lake is within walking distance for our residents. Within a short drive, Busch Wildlife Conservation Area, restaurants, a movie theatre, County Parks, and gyms are places of interest.
What transportation services does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center offer to assisted living residents?
Our Community van is able to offer transportation services within a short distance.
What makes the chef or dining program at Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our Executive Chef makes 93-95% of all meals from scratch - generating appetite stimulation naturally rather than relying on medicinal means. Generous portioned home cooked meals and recipes are standard for our menus as well as "always available" items.
What safety features or security measures does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center offer to assisted living residents?
All doors are secured with entry and exit codes for staff only. Barathaven has a gated and coded exterior yard, secured outdoor courtyard, and video monitored entrance in lobby. All apartments have motion sensors in them that can be adjusted for sensitivity for those at risk of falls. Some apartments purposefully do not have showers in them to avoid unnecessary fall risks for some residents who are at great fall risk.
How does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Barathaven uses emailing, phone calls, recorded messages via Voice Friend, texting, and posts on our website and Social Media to communicate with families.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center during daytime and nighttime hours?
Daytime Staff to Resident Ratio is 1:6 and Nighttime is 1:10.
If Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Barathaven is pet friendly as long as the shot records are on file. The outdoor courtyard is available, as well as the indoor communal areas of the community (with exception of dining rooms).
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
20-30 hours of Dementia care Training is provided yearly via Relias training and in-services.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
4-5 caregivers in addition to our nurses are on staff during the day. 2-3 caregivers in addition to our nurse on staff during the night.
What safety features or security measures does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center provide to protect residents who wander?
All doors are secured with entry and exit codes for staff only. Barathaven has a gated and coded exterior yard, secured outdoor courtyard, and video monitored entrance in lobby. We have an indoor wandering pathway so no wandering resident ever feels lost or anxious.
What programs or activities does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Reminiscence activities are a part of our every day programming. We offer 7-8 activities a day to keep our residents challenged in areas of psychological, cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual well being.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Barathaven's nursing staff assess for changes in condition daily for all of our residents. Our Health Services Director assesses all residents' health and cognitive functioning upon admission, semi-annually, and when a change in condition is identified by nursing staff.
What techniques does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Barathaven relies on stimulation of appetite naturally through the home-cooked meal aromas filling the halls from the kitchen. We present all meals on vibrantly colored dishware to encourage our residents for targeted scooping with utensils and to assist with visually impaired individuals.
How does Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Barathaven holds semi-annual care plans with Power of Attorneys for all residents with our Health Services Director. In addition, when changes of condition are identified by nursing, the family is made aware via phone calls.
Describe the neighborhood around Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Barathaven is part of a large residential neighborhood in a suburban setting.
Is Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Barathaven is in close proximity to Progress West Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital West. Barathaven has partnerships with several Hospice Companies and Skilled Nursing Facilities should additional assistance be needed.
Costs for Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Services and Amenities of Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Entry Fee Cost: 1500
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Assisted Living Starting At: $6710/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6795/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Security Gate
- Features Extra: Library
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financial Guidance Extra: If A Resident Is No Longer Able To Live At Our Community Due To Cost, We Will Help The Family Find An Appropriate Setting For Their Loved One.
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
General
- Resident Capacity: 66
- Minimum Age: None
- Pets: All Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: Assisted Living- Option 2
- State Licenses: 042334
About Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Barathaven Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a secure Assisted Living Community solely dedicated to Memory Care. Our Signature SPARK Montessori-style programming, designed specifically for people with dementia, is offered multiple times daily and all residents are encouraged to participate to give purpose to our residents’ lives. All that we do at Barathaven revolves around each of our residents' unique stories. Socialization opportunities are generated daily with cognitive reminiscence of times past. We offer all-inclusive pricing without any level of care fees. Each apartment comes furnished with a full-sized bed, nightstand, and lamp. There are three meals and snacks daily as created by our Executive Chef. Highly trained staff meet our residents where they are in their disease process, keeping as close to their prior routines as possible, and involving them in favored activities, such as gardening, music, walking club, or crafting.
What Makes Us Special
All apartments have a motion sensor that can be scheduled on 24/7 and adjusted for sensitivity reducing fall risk. Never ending wandering path surrounding an outdoor courtyard with open access for our residents. Multiple entry and exit points to each communal area decreasing anxiety or agitation of residents with dementia.
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