Carriage Square in Saint Joseph, Missouri, provides assisted living that also supports residents with mild dementia. Care is overseen by registered and licensed practical nurses, with an RN or LPN on-site during the day and a nurse on call at all hours. Residents can request help through in-room pull cords, and an awake night shift ensures that assistance is available around the clock. Staff members have completed background checks, and 24-hour on-site security helps keep the environment safe. The team can offer partial assistance with bathing and dressing, while residents who can manage eating and toileting independently are encouraged to do so. Transfer support is available for those who use walkers or wheelchairs.

Additional on-site services reinforce the medical focus. Medication management, vitals monitoring, and coordination with outside physicians are part of the routine. Staff maintain care plans that adapt as residents’ needs change, and scheduled wellness checks help track cognitive or physical shifts related to mild dementia. Because support is delivered in a smaller assisted-living setting rather than a skilled nursing facility, residents receive help without sacrificing as much independence.

Private and semi-private accommodations vary, and not every unit contains every feature. Some apartments include a kitchenette and independent temperature controls; all rooms are cable-ready, and residents may paint or decorate subject to community guidelines. Housekeeping is included, keeping living spaces clean and reducing daily chores.

Dining options aim to fit different preferences and routines. Three daily meals follow a set menu designed to meet general nutrition standards, but residents can also place on-order requests during posted meal hours. Snacks are stocked and available between meals, so residents with diabetes or other dietary considerations can maintain consistent blood-sugar levels.

Common-area amenities round out life at Carriage Square. The community is wheelchair accessible throughout and offers building-wide internet access, an activities room for scheduled programs, and on-site religious services for multiple faiths. Regular laundry service is provided, and shuttle transportation is available for medical appointments only. These services are intended to reduce daily burdens while keeping residents connected to essential resources.