Cedarhurst of Des Peres offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, giving residents access to everyday support as well as specialized services for dementia. The community accepts individuals who wander during the day or night, those with a history of elopement, and residents who stay up all night. Diabetes management is available for people using oral medications, insulin injections, or sliding-scale dosing. Staff members are trained to work with advanced dementia conditions, and on-site podiatry visits reduce the need for outside appointments.

Clinical coverage includes an RN or LPN on staff with a nurse in the building 24 hours a day and another nurse on call. Employees pass background checks and an awake night shift monitors residents continuously. Safety measures include fenced yards, alarmed doors, WanderGuard systems, pull-cord alerts, and personal emergency response systems that connect directly to staff. Care team members can give full assistance with bathing, eating, and dressing, while toileting remains a self-care task. Mobility support ranges from help with walkers and wheelchairs to one-person or two-person transfers, full Hoyer lifts, and bed-bound care.

Apartments vary in layout; some have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, individual temperature controls, and cable hookups, but not all units include every feature. Residents can furnish the space with personal belongings to set up a familiar environment.

Meals follow a set menu with alternate on-order choices at each sitting. Snacks are available throughout the day, and the culinary staff accommodates physician-ordered or preference-based diet modifications.

Residents may use on-site parking, and the campus is wheelchair accessible. Amenities include a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, and scheduled religious services. Transportation is provided for medical appointments and errands. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered positive feedback for its openness, light-filled environment, and variety of activities available for residents. Reviewers have particularly commended the use of a communication app that provides daily updates on residents' activities and meals, enhancing the connection between families and their loved ones. The accommodation, including the option of a bedroom unit with a small living/dining area, kitchenette, and the inclusion of a microwave and small refrigerator-freezer, was appreciated. The presence of a firepit area and a garden adds to the attractiveness of the facility. The professionalism and passion of the staff, including the executive director, received special mention, with one reviewer expressing a desire to place their family member in the community primarily because of the excellent interaction with the staff. The provision of meals, the newness and cleanliness of the building, and the well-dressed and happy appearance of the residents were highlighted as notable strengths.

However, some concerns were noted regarding staffing and housekeeping. Several reviewers mentioned instances of being understaffed and the occasional shortfall in cleaning frequency, leading to unpleasant odors in rooms. Communication issues and a lack of adequate information about ongoing activities, especially in the context of COVID-19 precautions, were also pointed out. Pricing concerns and the layout, particularly the rooms with shared bathrooms posing a challenge for residents with memory issues, were raised by prospective residents. Despite these issues, many reviewers found the community to be a potentially good fit for their loved ones, praising its holistic approach to senior living, inclusivity in pricing based on room type without additional charges for levels of care, and the engaging activities provided.

While some experiences expressed dissatisfaction, particularly around the management of care and communication shortcomings following staff changes and during COVID-19, the community's efforts to adapt and offer virtual visits and maintain strict entry protocols during the pandemic were noted. The careful handling of move-ins during such times and the proactive measures taken to safeguard residents' health were appreciated. Overall, the beautiful and well-maintained facilities, the quality of meals, and the professional demeanor of the staff have made this community a recommended option for senior living, despite the challenges faced.

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