St. Anthony's Senior Living sits in a busy part of Brookside, Kansas City, within a few blocks of shops and restaurants, and the community aims to provide a safe and supportive place for people aged 62 and better. The campus is gated and has a strong focus on safety, plus private apartments for all residents so nobody has to share a living space, and there are many apartment floor plans, with some having walk-in closets or fireplaces and full kitchens or kitchenettes. The independent living apartments include options for both one and two bedroom homes, sunrooms for relaxing, and short hallways to make getting around easier, which people definitely appreciate when they're not looking to walk a mile just to get to lunch, and it helps that the assisted living apartments also have oversized bathrooms for ease. For folks in assisted living and memory care, three daily chef-prepared meals and snacks are included, with all utilities covered in rent-heat, water, electricity, cable, internet, laundry, housekeeping, and transportation-so you really don't have to track a pile of bills every month, and the dining room features a big 350-gallon fish tank that's nice to look at.
Memory care at St. Anthony's uses staff who've been trained by Certified Dementia Practitioners, and the memory care suites focus on safety, warmth, and comfort, with 32 studios designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, so people with Alzheimer's or dementia can feel secure. There are 49 assisted living units with studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, all with tailored help for daily needs like bathing, dining, and getting around. There's an independent living section with 120 apartments, where every unit has a fireplace, and some have sunrooms for extra light and space. The care team-including licensed nurses, visiting doctors, therapists, and part-time nurses-offers 24-hour support for memory care and assisted living residents, helping with medication management and health needs, and they can help coordinate special therapies and even in-home care or hospice if needed. The kitchen staff works with dieticians to provide specialized menus for different health needs.
St. Anthony's tries to meet the spiritual and social needs of people, offering daily Mass in the chapel, spiritual services for different faiths, and even a resident priest, so people can continue their traditions. There are many ways to stay active, with things like fitness classes, a full-service salon, art and craft programs, music, billiards, shuffleboard, cooking with friends, balloon volleyball, group outings, and gardening. The community is also pet-friendly, with a dog park out back. Amenities include a library, computer lab, pub, restaurant, chapel, a hot tub spa, and a community garden for those who like to dig in the dirt or just sit and enjoy some green space. Staff offer help with housekeeping, laundry, and transportation to doctor visits or shopping.
People who live here tend to say it's a friendly place, with neighbors who like to chat, common spaces for relaxing, and a management team that's responsive and tries to be helpful. The community culture focuses on staying as independent as possible, encouraging residents to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle on a monthly contract instead of a large upfront fee. Programs like "Empower Me" and various life enrichment events aim to help residents find new interests or continue old hobbies. Every apartment, whether in independent, assisted, or memory care, tries to feel bright, safe, and welcoming. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses this provider, and it seems well-suited for people wanting a mix of independence, community, and daily support-without needing to move if their care needs change, since the campus offers a full range of services.
