Laclede Groves operates as a continuing care retirement community, which means residents can move among independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing without leaving the campus. On-site medical care includes 24-hour licensed nursing, physician oversight, medication administration, and coordination with outside specialists and hospitals as needed. The skilled nursing center delivers short-term rehabilitation and long-term chronic care, while the secure memory support neighborhood provides structured routines and behavior management for residents with dementia. Having these levels in one location is designed to reduce disruptive moves and maintain continuity of medical records and caregiving teams.
Beyond the primary levels of care, the community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a dedicated rehab gym, routine wellness checks, and chronic disease management programs such as diabetes monitoring and cardiac conditioning. A registered dietitian reviews menus and therapeutic diets, and a pharmacy partnership supports prompt medication refills and adjustments. Emergency call systems are monitored around the clock, and staff receive regular in-service training on fall prevention, infection control, and dementia communication strategies. Transportation to medical appointments is scheduled by the concierge, respite stays are available, and hospice agencies can provide end-of-life support on campus.
Accommodation options range from patio homes and one- or two-bedroom independent apartments to assisted living suites and private or semi-private skilled nursing rooms. Features may include step-in showers, kitchenettes, in-unit laundry, walk-in closets, and balconies or patios, though not every unit has every feature. Utilities, basic cable, maintenance, and weekly housekeeping are bundled into the monthly fee. Pets are allowed in select residences. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
Residents take meals in a central dining room where table service is provided three times daily, with entrée choices, soup and salad options, and made-to-order breakfasts. A café and grab-and-go market extend dining hours for snacks and lighter fare, and a private dining room can be reserved for family events. Menus are reviewed for nutritional balance, and therapeutic diets such as low-sodium, gluten-free, or mechanical-soft are prepared under dietitian guidance. Room service is available during illness, and complimentary beverages and fresh fruit are stocked throughout the day to encourage hydration.