The Village at St. Bernard sits about 5.4 miles from Meraux, Louisiana, in a quiet neighborhood that gives people a calm place to live not far from New Orleans. This place works as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means it has several kinds of care in one location, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day services, hospice care, and home health care. Residents can choose one-bedroom apartments or efficiency suites, and rooms have options like private patios, phone service, and furnishings, so people can bring their own things and feel at home. Care at The Village at St. Bernard adjusts to what seniors need, whether that's help with bathing, dressing, medication management, or moving around with wheelchairs or walkers, and there's always a 24-hour call system for support.
The community keeps people busy with activities run by both staff and residents, covering everything from movie nights and arts in special rooms to garden walks outside and access to a barbershop or salon, so there's something for people who like to stay busy or those who want quiet company instead. There's also a focus on safety, like an emergency alert system and help for people who need non-ambulatory care or memory care, which includes preventing wandering and easing confusion for those who need it. Staff members provide daily meals with special diets, serve food in a dining room, and even prepare meals for those with diabetes or allergies, and people report the food here tastes good and has variety.
For convenience, The Village at St. Bernard has regular housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services, and organizations offer things like complimentary transportation, parking, and even help moving in. Medical support comes from visiting doctors and nurse practitioners, rehab services are onsite, and staff help keep track of medications and health. Seniors can take part in activities, visit with their pets within weight limits, relax on private patios, or just enjoy the peace of a smaller community-right now, there are about 36 residents. This makes it easier for folks to get to know each other and for staff to offer help that fits each person. The Village stands out for its friendly community feel, staff that get mentioned for kindness, and an environment focused on keeping people engaged and comfortable no matter what needs they bring with them.
