Clarendale Clayton is a senior living community located in Clayton, Missouri, offering a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, and dedicated memory care. Managed by Life Care Services, the facility provides residents with a range of amenities designed for comfort and engagement, including chef-prepared dining, organized fitness programs such as yoga and chair yoga, and social activities built around resident interests. The community is situated in a modern, well-maintained environment with features such as a barber and beauty salon, therapy room, and outdoor walking paths.
The care and medical support at Clarendale Clayton addresses a wide variety of resident needs. For assisted living and memory care, the facility delivers 24-hour support with activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management is also available, along with specialized care such as diabetic and incontinence care. Ambulatory support is provided for residents requiring mobility assistance. The memory care area is a secured community designed specifically to accommodate those living with cognitive deficits, featuring safety features and layouts that reduce confusion and support independence. Physicians and clinicians visit for optometry, audiology, podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric consultation, and therapy services are offered onsite in a dedicated therapy room. Programs also focus on clubs and interest groups to foster a sense of belonging among residents.
For residents with ongoing medical requirements, including those with psychiatric or behavioral health needs, professional staff coordinate care services and monitor health outcomes. Memory care programming is tailored to address the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and incorporates environment modifications, security enhancements, and routines to provide stability and comfort. Fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, are available to support mobility and holistic wellness.
Clarendale Clayton provides both complimentary and at-cost transportation services for residents. These transportation services are intended to facilitate access to medical appointments, personal errands, and social outings, supporting residents’ engagement with local community resources and opportunities to maintain an active lifestyle.
Resident and family reviews indicate a varied experience depending on the level of care. Independent living is frequently described as welcoming, with clean, attractive spaces and supportive staff. Many families appreciate personal attention during move-in and transition processes, and independent living dining receives some high praise. In contrast, several reviews of assisted living and especially memory care highlight concerns about insufficient staffing, lack of training, leadership turnover, and inconsistencies in communication and care delivery. Some families and residents report delays in response, missed medication management, and insufficient follow-through on care promises. Dining reviews are polarized, with some residents enjoying the food, while others point out issues stemming from staff shortages and menu changes.
Overall, Clarendale Clayton offers a suite of medical and supportive care services tailored for seniors, with a focus on activities, social engagement, and clinical oversight. However, experiences can range from highly positive in independent living to more challenging in higher-acuity settings, particularly in memory care. The facility is under management by Life Care Services, which may continue to impact service quality and resident satisfaction moving forward.
Costs at this community start at $2,100 and range up to $5,950. The average price in the community is $5,950, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,444. 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.
