Finding the ideal St. Louis senior living option for your loved one can be quite challenging. Many seniors aren’t ready to relocate from the familiar environment of home, while others are ready, but hesitant about the changes that the next chapter of their lives will bring.

Once it is determined that your loved one can no longer stay in their own home, the next task is to consider what type of St. Louis senior living best meets their needs. The search can be made much easier with a clear understanding of the different living and care options available for seniors:

Each offers a different level of independence and care based on your loved ones specific needs.

Independent Living

BthdBarclay_2264wbIndependent living is an ideal St. Louis senior living option for seniors who are able to live on their own but want to eliminate some of the least desirable aspects of home ownership, such as housekeeping and maintenance. Residents live independently in their own apartments or villa homes and enjoy the socialization of living with other like-minded seniors.

Meal plans often are included, as well as housekeeping and maintenance. A full activities calendar can keep a resident very busy. There is no direct medical care available in an independent living community, but residents are welcome to hire in-home care.

Bethesda has communities located throughout the St. Louis metro area. Their independent living communities include:

Assisted Living

BthdSthgte_DWO©14_0561wbAssisted living is for seniors who are able to live comfortably, but just need a little bit of help with daily tasks like dressing or remembering to take their medication. Residents are assessed by the staff to determine the level of care they require. On-site staff provides 24-hour assistance to the residents, who live in their own apartments, eat and enjoy activities together.

At many assisted living communities, as well as at independent living and long-term care/skilled nursing communities, frequent bus tours are offered to local attractions of interest.

Bethesda has assisted living communities in the St. Louis area, including:

Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing

BthdMdw_DWP©14_1498wbThese seniors are in need of 24-hour care. Some residents are fairly self-sufficient, but most can’t dress, bathe, eat or take their medications by themselves. Most skilled nursing communities have a dedicated area called memory care designed specifically for seniors living with dementia.

Bethesda’s long-term care/skilled nursing communities include:

Each community offers memory care and rehab & therapy services.

Which Senior Living Option is Right for Your Loved One?

You need to research each St. Louis senior living option thoroughly to find the community that best meets the needs of both your loved one and you. You will want to consider how easily they can transfer from one living environment to the next if the need arises. In St. Louis, there are organizations that offer all of these options, as well as community based services.

Whether in independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, Bethesda offers the right amenities, services, programming, and staff to make every day full of purpose. See for yourself and tour any of our communities! Contact Bethesda at 314-800-1911 today to schedule your tour today.

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