The Gables at Brady Circle is a senior living community located in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in memory care services with additional options for assisted living. The facility uses a small-home model, typically maintaining a staff-to-resident ratio of one staff member per eight residents. Residents live in private rooms within an open, community-style environment designed to both support safety and encourage social engagement. The community is set up exclusively for individuals with memory loss, offering secured entries, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and an environment tailored to accommodate the needs of residents living with various forms of dementia.
Care and medical support at The Gables at Brady Circle include specialized memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The community provides medication management and diabetes care, helping residents adhere to treatment plans and monitor their health. Assistance with activities of daily living is available, including bathing and dressing for those needing some physical support, while eating and toileting are supported for residents who can manage self-care. Incontinence care and ambulatory care are also provided to residents with those specific needs. Professional specialists such as optometrists visit the facility, and massage therapists are available to assist with resident wellness. The facility features an onsite barber and beauty salon and offers yoga and chair yoga for gentle fitness and relaxation. Additional amenities include clubs and community groups to foster social interaction and fitness programs to encourage physical activity.
Residents have access to both complimentary transportation and transportation at cost for medical appointments, errands, or other non-medical purposes, depending on their needs. This service is meant to facilitate access to healthcare providers, community activities, and other appointments outside the facility, supporting resident independence and well-being.
Family and resident reviews present a mixed view of the community. Positive feedback highlights the small-home setting, typically attentive staff, and feelings of resident safety and satisfaction, as well as effective communication when concerns arise. However, critical reviews point out issues such as inconsistency in care and staff professionalism, meal quality, cleanliness, shortages of supplies, activity programming, and temperature control. Some reviewers have noted improvements in staff training, while others cite persistent challenges, including disputed memory care offerings and transparency in operations. Resident and family satisfaction appears to vary, often influenced by individual needs, the specific house or staff team, and the expectations families bring to the care experience.
Costs at this community start at $4,410 and range up to $6,800. The average price in the community is $5,605, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,466. The cost of memory care 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.