St. Mary’s Villa for Independent and Retirement Living in Cherry Hill supports older adults who want the freedom of independent living while still having licensed nursing oversight on site. An RN or LPN is available to monitor residents, oversee medication programs, and respond to health concerns, and the community will admit residents with dementia diagnoses provided their care needs remain within the scope of the program. Basic nursing coordination works in tandem with assistance for activities of daily living: staff can cue or help with bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and safe transfers for those who use a walker or wheelchair.

Beyond direct nursing and personal-care tasks, the community offers structured medication-management monitoring for independent-living residents, so pills are taken on schedule and refills aren’t missed. Housekeeping and personal laundry services are also included for independent-living participants, minimizing everyday chores and letting residents focus on social or wellness activities. Emergency response protocols are in place around the clock, and building security is designed so residents with memory issues remain safely within supervised areas without feeling confined.

Apartments vary in size and layout, but all are designed for aging-friendly mobility. Some units include a private bathroom, a kitchenette for light meal prep, independent temperature controls, cable hookup, and permission to paint or decorate to personal taste, while others offer a more streamlined floor plan; not every apartment includes every listed feature. Weekly housekeeping is provided, and maintenance staff handle repairs.

Meals follow a set menu prepared by the culinary team and served in the central dining room three times daily, with snacks available between meals. Residents who prefer quieter gatherings or family celebrations can reserve the private dining room. Staff accommodate common diet orders such as low-sugar or low-sodium when these are part of a resident’s plan of care.

Amenities round out daily life with on-site resident parking, designated outdoor smoking areas, a barber and beauty shop, a movie room, campus-wide internet access, landscaped communal gardens, an in-house library, and scheduled religious services. Scheduled transportation is available for local appointments, shopping, and recreational outings, supporting residents who no longer drive.