Applegate Retirement Home is an assisted living facility located in Lemay, Missouri. The community provides residents with support for daily living in a setting designed for older adults who require some degree of assistance but do not need full-time nursing care. Applegate Retirement Home offers accommodations and communal areas intended to promote safety and comfort, along with staff available to help with routine daily tasks.
Residents with diabetes at Applegate Retirement Home have access to monitoring and management support designed to help them maintain their health. Staff are available to assist with glucose monitoring, remind residents to take prescribed medications, and work with individual dietary needs to help manage blood sugar levels. For those living with incontinence, the facility provides care that includes scheduled toileting assistance, help with changing, and maintenance of hygiene, helping to ensure residents’ comfort and dignity. Applegate Retirement Home also provides ambulatory care, supporting residents who may have mobility challenges. Staff are present to provide aid with walking, transferring between sitting and standing, and navigating the premises safely.
Assistance with activities of daily living is available based on individual needs. Residents who require some physical assistance with bathing or dressing receive help from trained caregivers. Eating and toileting support is available for those who can manage these activities independently, with staff available for oversight and basic assistance if necessary. The care provided is tailored to maintain residents’ independence where possible, while assisting where additional support is needed.
For transportation needs, Applegate Retirement Home offers complimentary transportation services. This service is available for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, providing residents with access to healthcare providers, shopping, and recreational outings as needed. The transportation service is designed to support residents who may not have personal vehicles or who require assistance traveling to and from various destinations.
Costs at this community start at $2,391 and range up to $6,180. The average price in the community is $4,285, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,387. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.