Cottages of Lake St Louis belongs to the Cottages Senior Living group and uses something called the Green House model, which is the first of its kind in Missouri and means the community has six separate homes with only ten private bedrooms in each, so every resident gets their own room and a private bathroom and shower, and you don't really see that everywhere. Each cottage feels like a regular house, with open kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms with fireplaces, a den, and even a spa, and the design comes across less like a big institution and more like a regular neighborhood, with large patios, walking paths, and gardens that are actually good for getting outside on nice days. Every home has full baths in every resident's room, so nobody shares a bathroom, and each house has friendly nursing staff there 24 hours a day, which makes for a safe and steady feeling. The team focuses a lot on helping each person decide how they want their days to look, with no scheduled wake-up times, and a lot of freedom, so routines can match what's comfortable for each resident, and you see staff sticking to their assigned home to help prevent infections.
Personalized care plans shape everything, and the community gives skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, hospice, short-term rehab, home care, and independent living. They have physical and occupational therapy on site, with newer therapy equipment, plus a pharmacy and hospice care for folks who need it. Meals get cooked by chefs and meal planners, while activities include gardening, games, arts, music, and even yoga or stretching for those who want to join in. Residents can use the computer room, the TV lounges, or try out the beauty salon. There's Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, cable TV in common areas, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping trips, and the community even accepts credit cards, checks, Medicare, and insurance. Safety isn't just talk-each bedroom has a lift track for mobility. Through all this, the Cottages focus on kindness, privacy, and giving people choices in a place that feels like home and tries to help everyone live a full, comfortable life.
