Country Squire is a fairly large facility. There's a variety of people that are already there and it seems they have the available support for my brother, in terms of three meals a day, transportation in case he wants to go shopping or go to the nearby medical hospital where his doctors mostly are, and the activities they provide. So, it had a lot of good points to it.
They were also very friendly and accommodating. It's not a facility that offers a full-time assisted living, which I think is okay, but we can arrange for some assisted living support if it is necessary. So, they were very helpful with that and they had some people in the same building who specialize in that sort of arrangements.
He is going to have an efficiency apartment that has a bathroom in it, a shower, a kitchen, and then living space. It's a little less than 400 square feet, so it's kind of small, but it is sufficient for what he's got. It's got good closet space, and it's pretty quiet and nice. They offer a lot of activities every day, like a Halloween party, taking the residents out to eat at the local once a week, and there's reasonably good walking space around the building, which is good for someone who needs to exercise, as he does. They have an exercise room and it looked good, too, and a nice library. The food was not very impressive for me, though.
Country Squire
Offers Independent Living
13 Reviews
1602 Buckingham St, St. Joseph, MO 64506
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Country Squire
Independent Living Reviews for Country Squire
November 10, 2021
I visited this facility
September 25, 2021
I visited this facility
We went to the Country Squire. I liked the people. It was a very nice, clean area. I mean, I think it would be a great homey place. Probably the only negative thing that I would think about it is they have one elevator and we had to wait quite a while for that, but that is the only negative thing that we've seen. They've got a lot of different amenities, a lot of activities. I mean, the idea that they said staffing has been around for a long time, we were very impressed. The rooms were large, they said that they redo every room before somebody moves in, with carpet, flooring, painting. They do have a lot of balcony rooms, which is wonderful, but in the balconies, there's no view. You get the highway on one side and the building on another side. There's nothing that they physically said or did that was negative. It was all very, very good.
August 16, 2021
I visited this facility
I thought the tour I had at Country Squire went well. It's independent living and I was impressed with it. The staff were all very cordial. The places that I looked at had all been completely remodeled, and with all-new carpet and new cabinets. It was also very clean.
The food was delicious. I'm not used to that where I am, and I like the way they handled it when the meals were served. I tried their food and it was delicious, much better than what I'm used to so naturally I was impressed. It was very good and they had healthy food. I know besides the regular meal, you could get something healthy, and they also had a sandwich of the day. There was plenty of fruit out, I guess you just get it throughout the day if you want. I would have liked to stay longer but I had an appointment to get to at 1:00, so my time was cut short.
The staff who assisted me was wonderful, and she has stayed in contact with me. It looked like there were a lot of activities going on, and there was an exercise group going on. They had a nice exercise room with quite a bit of equipment. They had a place where you could play bridge, they had a church service, and there was a nice library.
The cleanliness, from what I saw, was very good, especially in the rooms that I looked at. I thought the carpet in the halls and foyer could be replaced though, they were pretty worn out. The kitchen and the servers all looked clean to me. It's a large facility and it's an old building.
August 16, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
I live here in Country Squire. I enjoy it here. I'm doing fine. I'm enjoying the sociability of it. They have many things here for us to do. They provide entertainment besides the three meals and housecleaning services. They have bingo, arts and crafts, entertainment, music come a couple of times a week, and we exercise. We have a country store that we all take advantage of. We have a fact or fiction, bean bag baseball, Wheel-of-Fortune, poker walk on Fridays, Women's Book Club, current events for men, and they take us out once in a while to eat. They have a beauty salon and an exercise room. There are about four machines there. They don't have a treadmill, but they have a thing that pushes your feet. They also have a library, a card room, an activity room, and an atrium where we have some donuts and coffee once a week.
June 30, 2021
I visited this facility
Country Squire was nice, the people were nice, they showed me around and I had a delicious lunch. I was very impressed with the facility. It was a nice place, clean and people were friendly. They also had several amenities and activities for everyone. The staff was very helpful in showing me around. They also have nice surroundings.
November 23, 2020
I visited this facility
I did an in-person tour of Country Squire. Right now, with all these things going on, I didn't see a lot of activities. It was a very nice place and big. The halls were very big and spacious. The dining area was very nice and very large. They had little kitchenettes in the rooms. I saw a studio, a one-bedroom, and a one-bedroom that was larger with a big balcony. The first floor had backdoors, and it was pet friendly. They were very nice. Everything was included. I couldn't have been more satisfied with the person who gave me the tour. He was very pleasant, polite, and went out of his way to show me more rooms or apartments than I expected. Everything seemed fine there. I've seen and spoke with a couple people, and they were very friendly. With COVID, they're serving the meals in their rooms. I have a sister-in-law there, so I know the meals are being served in the rooms, and I heard the food is very good. There were a lot of activities on-site.
April 17, 2020
I visited this facility
Country Squire was nice. The room was more like a studio apartment, and it was nice. The dining area was roomy. I would have been happy to live there myself if I had to. It was private pay though, and no nursing assistance after 8:00. The staff was very generous with their time and very easygoing. The place was clean, too.
Provider Response
Hi Bob, thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback on our community!
May 09, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The room is very nice. The facility is very nice. The staff is friendly however the housekeeping is terrible, the girl does not clean at all. The bathroom does not get cleaned, the furniture does not get dusted and the kitchen does not get cleaned or even wipe down the counter. There are ants all over the kitchen. The food is terrible. The offerings are tasteless and overcooked. The portions are very very small and not emough to feed a grown person. Things were much better 2 years ago under different management. Bobby was great. They encouraged familes to visit and join in the meal. That is not allowed anymore. The staff does not seem as welcoming or interested the the residents at all. Except Cody, she is very kind. We are in the process of looking for a different facility.
Provider Response
Hello, we are sorry your housekeeping and dining experience with us has not been meeting expectations. Recently there have been some changes in the housekeeping staff that may have affected services. Everything is now resolved and solidified so no hiccups should occur moving forward. We have an experienced kitchen staff of over 5 years that work hard to deliver great food. Your feedback has been shared with our local and regional management team. They would value the opportunity to talk to you and learn more if you would reach out to discuss this further.
February 19, 2019
I visited this facility
Country Squire was a great place, but we can't afford it right now. I saw some ladies doing some crafts and some were playing cards. I saw a few different activities. The staff was very friendly, very informative, and very helpful. I didn't eat the food, but it looked OK.
June 24, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Country Squire is fabulous and top of the line. It's wonderful and we're very pleased with it. We love it. My dad's apartment is lovely and we like it a lot. The food is great and they have nice activities, like bringing people in to do music, play Jeopardy, and play football games for them. There's male-oriented activities, and mixed activities like Bingo and other games.
May 22, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom moved into Country Squire. They've kept up on the maintenance, but the meals haven't been the best, and a lot of times they'll have hotdogs at night or ham sandwiches. I'm not very happy with the meal situation. She's trying to get a downstairs apartment because she has a dog. They have a lot of activities, like bingo, Wheel of Fortune, and bean bag stuff. The building layout is great, but they could use another elevator because it gets crowded with all the walkers.
May 15, 2018
I visited this facility
I liked Country Squire. We just had one person that we talked to who took us on a visit and she was nice, friendly, and she followed up three or four different times after the visit to see if we still had interest or if there were are any questions. It was laid out better and it was more open than other places, but it was a smaller apartment for the price. The dining area looked nice and there were a lot of people there eating. It was a nice open area and it looked fine.
April 19, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother-in-law is in Country Squire now. They are just great. They are there 24/7, and they have a nurse available for the residents, so it is just really nice. We have eaten there a couple of times, and the food is excellent. She has a one-bedroom apartment with a shower, a little kitchen-type area, and a living area. It also has a nice balcony where she puts her flowers.
Questions about Country Squire
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Country Squire. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our residents range from 55 to early 100s and everything in between! Their favorite activities are as different as their personalities! By using our Holiday 365 app each resident is able to view the daily calendar and sign up for events that interest them. If they are unable to find something that peaks their interest on the calendar they can simply message a friend to join them for a game of cards or to enjoy a walk around the community.
What transportation services does Country Squire offer to independent living residents?
Our residents can take advantage of the complimentary transportation to help them get around town. The scheduled shuttle can take residents to stores, doctor appointments, dining, or group outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at Country Squire exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our community has an Executive Chef and Sous Chef who care about providing residents not only delicious but also nutritious meals, 3 times a day. Our menus are changed seasonally to ensure the freshest products and flavors and we offer over 150 different entrees with each season. Residents can select a la carte items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Entrees at each service include specials like our Holiday Fresh option or Resident’s Choice. All meals are served in our restaurant-style dining rooms with friends and neighbors, allowing everyone to enjoy good food and good conversation.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Residents are able to socialize in our game room or activity room, sit back with a good book at our library, get physical at our fitness room or just catch up with some friends in the atrium.
What safety features or security measures does Country Squire offer to independent living residents?
Our residents can feel safe 24/7 knowing that they can access help with just a push of a button. Each resident receives their own Lively Mobile Plus emergency device that goes anywhere they do. The device, which is included in monthly rent, can be activated for a variety of reasons, including emergencies, directions, health concerns, or to just speak to a friendly voice. The community is also only accessible to residents from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. so you can rest easy knowing that there will not be unwanted late-night visitors.
If Country Squire accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We love our residents and we love their pets! Our community is pet friendly so you can bring your furry friend with you to your new home. There are green spaces and courtyards as well as walking paths where you can enjoy nice long walks.
Does Country Squire work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Our community provides the option to each resident to choose their own third party care provider. This allows the freedom of choice and flexibility for each resident to determine how much, or how little, support they need.
Costs for Country Squire
Services and Amenities of Country Squire
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Included In Rent: Basic Cable, Electric, Gas, Sewer, Water
- Independent Living Starting At: $2115/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Handicap Barrier Free Units Available, Individual Climate Control, Safety Rails In Bathroom, Telephone Hookup, Walk In Tub
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room, Resident Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Laundry Room For Use, Chapel, Library, Locked Mailboxes, Elevator, Parking: Covered
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Wi Fi In Common Areas
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
- Activities Extra: Billiard Lounge, Game Room, Activity Room
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Most Pets Allowed
About Country Squire
Country Squire is located in St. Joseph, MO, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to Country Squire for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
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