Cottages Of Lake St Louis is a nursing home facility located in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in memory care and assisted living services. The facility is designed to provide a secure and supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, as well as residents needing general nursing care. The community features small cottage settings with private rooms, aiming to create a home-like atmosphere. Amenities include home-cooked meals, personalized care plans, 24-hour staffing, and activities intended to engage residents in daily life.
The care team at Cottages Of Lake St Louis is equipped to address high acuity medical needs, providing skilled nursing support and complex care management for residents with multiple health issues or who require frequent monitoring. Medical oversight includes regular assessments, medication management, and coordination with external healthcare providers as needed. Podiatry services are available on-site for residents, offering routine foot care and assessment for conditions related to diabetes, circulatory issues, or mobility limitations.
For activities of daily living, the facility can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, and dressing, while residents are expected to manage toileting independently (self-care). This level of support is tailored to individual needs, with staff available to offer hands-on help as required. Therapy services, including rehabilitation, are also present to support recovery and maintenance of functional abilities.
Resident and family reviews frequently note the clean and modern environment, with positive feedback about the attentive, communication-focused staff and the therapy team’s success in rehabilitation cases. Many appreciate the administrators' involvement and the supportive approach during hospice or end-of-life care. Some concerns are reported regarding response times to call buttons, especially at night or during understaffed periods, as well as occasional issues with staff consistency, medication management, and communication about critical care needs. Criticisms also include occasional dissatisfaction with food or the variety of activities for specific groups, such as those with visual impairments.
Overall, Cottages Of Lake St Louis offers a range of nursing and memory care services in a small-scale, resident-focused environment, with provisions for high acuity support and podiatry care. While reviews are largely positive, attention to response times and communication, especially during higher-acuity situations or off-hours, is recommended for families and residents.
Costs at this community start at $4,390 and range up to $4,390. The average price in the community is $4,390, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,474. 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.