Delmar Gardens North sits at 4401 Parker Rd in Black Jack, Missouri, and folks know it for having different levels of care, so you'll find independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab all under one roof, which makes it easier when care needs change, and they also help with family support and help folks manage their day-to-day if they're living with dementia or medical issues, and you'll see staff on hand around the clock, covering medication help, supervision, transfers, bathing, diabetic and incontinence care, and more, and there's a call system and emergency alerts set up everywhere for safety, plus grab bars and a wander alert for memory care residents, and those who live here can pick private or semi-private rooms with their own bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette, so folks can have a bit of independence even if they need help.
The place has a restaurant-style dining room, where you get meals made by a chef, and if someone's got allergies or diabetes or just a particular diet, they'll cook meals to fit, and there's also snacks and meal preparation help, plus complimentary transportation for appointments or errands, and laundry and dry cleaning are covered too, so you don't have to worry about chores, and if you drive, there's parking available, but they help with move-ins and have concierge services to answer questions or point you in the right direction.
They made the common areas so people can spend time together, with spaces for movie nights, a community theater, library, arts and game rooms, a fitness center with programs if you want to keep moving, a beauty salon/barber, family meeting rooms, and walking paths with gardens and outdoor spots for fresh air or visiting with family, and if you like animals, cats and dogs are allowed, which brightens things up for a lot of folks.
The memory care unit has "Serenity Suites," and activities get tailored to those with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss, where you'll see exercise, arts and crafts, dance, and even horticulture, and a lot of the program is about helping folks keep their independence as best they can, including special programs like "Ready-Set-Go Home!" for transitioning back to home life if someone is able.
They've got skilled nursing teams led by a Medical Director, with Registered Nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and Nurse Aides, and there's a full therapy gym for rehab, including daily physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and if someone needs wound care, hospice, or specialized support after surgery or illness, those services are set up, too, plus programs like CNA training, insulin training, and CEU workshops are offered, often open to interested parties within the facility.
There's a spiritual program with religious services, both non-denominational and denominational, to give comfort to residents who want it, and you can always find a quiet spot in the activity rooms or reading in the library, and visiting hours don't have a limit, so family can stop by anytime, and they have a unique intergenerational therapy and daycare program where residents and children can interact and learn from each other, which often lifts everyone's spirits.
Even though Delmar Gardens North has a range of comforts and services, it isn't accepting new residents at this time, but people living there get to experience a wide range of support and activities all designed for seniors who need different levels of help, and language services are mostly in English, though other languages may be available depending on the staff, and there's always a designated administrator making sure daily life runs smoothly.
