Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living sits at 27 Reinke Road in Ellisville, Missouri, which is just west of downtown St. Louis, and has a nice wooded setting not far from shops, public parks, and essential services like hospitals and grocery stores, so residents can feel like they're close to what they need even as they enjoy the quiet surroundings. The community opened in July 2012 and has both assisted living and memory care, with 59 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care apartments, and those apartments come in different sizes including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, all with housekeeping, linen service, maintenance, and all utilities except for the phone and personal WiFi included, so residents don't have to worry about chores. Folks can bring pets since the place is pet-friendly, which can be a comfort for many who want to keep their animal companions by their side, and there's both common areas indoors for socializing and private spaces for those times when residents need quiet. People with mobility needs will find wheelchair accessible showers and 24-hour staff around, with nurses on site to help with medical support and a 24-hour emergency response system to help everyone feel secure, and for those who want to age in place, there are services and apartment options for changing needs over time.
When it comes to food, three chef-prepared meals are served daily in restaurant-style dining rooms, and they do their best to cater to different dietary needs, with rotating menus and flexible options if someone needs something specific. The activity calendar stays full with daily exercise classes, regular arts and crafts, weekly entertainment, religious or devotional gatherings, and resident-led events too, and there's a big focus on letting everyone use their own talents and ideas to shape community life, so people feel involved. There are walking paths, a fitness and physical therapy center, a theater for movies and events, a sky lounge for relaxing with others, a bistro and dining area, fireplaces in cozy lounges, and a large community room for bigger projects or social times.
The memory care at Westview uses the St. Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS) to help understand cognitive support needs, and the care plans come from licensed nursing staff who try to help each person do as much as possible on their own, using what they call a need-based assistance model, which means folks pay for the care they really need without extra charges. That approach also means people who need help with daily activities get it from staff who are available day and night, and the community supports aging in place with services that adjust as someone's needs change. There's on-site therapy for physical, occupational, and speech needs, beauty and barber shop services to help folks look their best, respite care for temporary stays, scheduled free transportation, and weekly housekeeping. Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living also supports causes like local animal shelters and the Alzheimer's Association through community efforts, and tries to keep a warm, engaged environment where everyone's background and beliefs get recognized, so there's room for people to truly find a good fit. The community's committed to health and safety, with rules like no smoking indoors and extra COVID-19 prevention steps, and there's open feedback from residents to help shape activities and services as time goes on. Residents with memory needs are supported in both structured routines and opportunities to follow personal interests, so everyone has the best chance at a rewarding, safe, and comfortable life.
