The Best Senior Living Communities in St Joseph, MO

"The resident rooms just have a bed no chairs for the residents to sit. So they have to sit on the side of their bed or in a wheelchair even if they do not need a wheelchair. The smell when you walk in the front door is awful. The smell of urine is very overwhelming. When I asked which direction to my grandma's room the lady at the front desk was very rude and said you have to have a mask on. I was happy to wear a mask but needed to know where to find one. These was a puddle on the floor which was urine and I had to clean that up and there were no gloves in the residents room."

"I visited the assisted living part of the Living Community of St. Joseph for my stepmother. Everybody was great. The lady that showed me around was really great and I told her that my stepmom would like to have a garage. She called me back to let me know that they have a garage available. Everything was clean and seemed nice. The lady said that they will be doing a lot of remodeling. I went there a couple of months ago. They have a nice lunchroom for them to eat. They get together for different activities and there is a big room where they have different things going on."

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"Field Pointe Senior Living is brand new. It's impeccably clean, and the staff was very helpful. I liked that they have a progression of services and amenities offered. The rooms were spacious and very clean."

"I was in Advanced Care of St. Joseph for a month for physical therapy. They were good. The cleanliness was good. We had staff cleaning every day. The food was all right. We had three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bingo was the only thing I went to, but I know they had other things."

"My mom was in Riverside Place around two weeks ago. She was admitted there with COVID, so I haven't been able to go inside. Well, I talked to her on the phone. She's been treated well there. She says it's a clean facility and the staff is pretty good. She said the food is good, there are large portions, they give her a lot of food. She's t getting physical therapy and occupational therapy. It seems to be adequate. The outside shows a little age, but generally well kept, pretty clean, and looks pretty good from the outside. She's told me that sometimes it's difficult for her to get some of her needs met. She needs assistance with changing her clothes and toileting, and she doesn't get her medications exactly on time, so they need to be more timely with her caregiving."

"This retirement community was mediocre. I have seen many facilities that are much nicer when it comes to aesthetics and design, but it was very old and in need of a cosmetic face-lift. The facility itself is not for active seniors, it is more equipped for sedentary or minimally active seniors. (In other words, there isn't anything to do for the seniors who are still alive and kicking.) They have the usual television set with movies, board games, cards, and bingo nights. The seniors capable of walking are allowed to visit other residents as long as it is before "Lights out". The staff were courteous and kind for the most part, but being I was only there for a day, I only saw the nurses on that particular shift. Overall this nursing home is a dreary place with the nurses being the factor that makes or breaks the environment overall.The bottom line: This home gets a 3/5.The good: Nurses, support system, easy access for pick up and drop off, secure location.The bad: Not for very active seniors due to lack of entertainment, on older facility with a dismal appearance, and a curfew. "

"I have neighbor and friends at Shady Lawn, in the past 8 months. They love it, their rooms are decorated the way the want. The staff is quick on the call light, they are pleasant, they do screen visitors, and they seem to really care about their residents. The food is good per my 3 friends. My biggest concern is their parking is horrible. But it was clean, doesn't have any smell like some homes do. The residents enjoy bingo and games with play money to buy items. They have a wonderful enclosed courtyard. Residents have transportation when they need it. This is all I am aware of at this time."

"My dad has been a resident there for almost one year. He likes it very much. His nursing staff is very good and you can tell they care about him. They have lots of activities if they are interested, and they do holiday parties and so on. I do recommend this facility."

"Both my grandparents resided in Atchison, KS. My grandpa was taken care of at the Atchsion Senior Village after he fell and broke his hip at home at the age of 98. He was as sharp as a tack in his mind but needed some special care that couldn't be provided at home. He was taken great care of by the staff at Atchison Senior Village. He passed away at the age of 102 from old age. He lived a long life. I remember going to his 100th birthday party at the Senior Village. Everyone there was very friendly to us and the other residents at the facility looked happy and were up in their wheel chairs greeting us and helping to celebrate my grandpa's 100th birthday! My grandma is now a resident at the Atchison Senior Village also. She lived at home by herself up until this year when she kept falling and hitting her head. She did not want to go into a nursing home. She had always been independent and liked living in her own home. After she got moved and settled into Atchison Senior village she has done wonderfully. They have really made her feel at home. Provided her with excellent care. Encouraged her to come out of her room and interact with the other residents. She is now more social. They monitor all of her medications and make sure she doesn't fall and hurt herself. I like that the facility is clean and is in a small town. They take excellent care of the residents and are very friendly. I feel good knowing that they are looking after my grandma and taking such good care of her. "

"Gran villa is a very clean Home they are for three home-cooked meals a day snacks I request and a beauty Salon. There There is a very on Hom feel. The staff is wonderful they are very good at their jobs and extremely pleasant and never make you feel like you’re just a job to them The rooms are very spacious with a mini kitchen in it including fridge if you are considering assist Leaving you should come and take a look"

"My dad was at Medicalodge Atchison for rehab. Right now, they're a little understaffed, which is common with a lot of them right now, with everything that's going on between COVID and so forth. But overall, they're doing a good job. It's clean and somewhat modern, although it's a little older facility. The staff has so far done a great job. He liked the food, they had a lot of options. I'm likely to recommend this place, and I think it's a good option."

"My mother has been at Oakridge of Plattsburg for three years. She is loved and well cared for. The staff go out of their way to do the simple things to make her and the other residents comfortable and happy. I've overheard conversations between residents and the staff and they are always kind, supportive and uplifting. I've witnessed members stop what they are doing to do a simple act of kindness. The staff are always looking for ways to make the lives in their care more complete. They are always trying to make their lives more fun! I don't see how the staff members manage to stay positive but I do see them supporting each other so they can go the extra mile. I never worry about my mother's care at Oakridge. "

"The staff is very caring of their residents. And treat them like they are their own family. Both my grandfather and now my grandmother have stayed at this nursing home. The doctor is there 3 times a week to care for their needs, aswell as the director. She has an open door policy and encourages the staff, residents and their families to stop in and express either their praises or concerns. With both my grandparents we have had issues with them not wanting to do as the doctor directed. They cared enough to work with them and explain why they had to do their rehab. Instead of just making them. We love this facility and are happy to have them assist us in the care of our grandmother. "