Independence Court and Independence Village in Perryville, Missouri, give seniors different ways to live, from independent living to assisted living and memory care, and folks can find skilled nursing care and even hospice, so people can move from one type of care to another if their needs change, which really does make it a life plan community. There are places like the Independence Care Center with over 120 beds for skilled nursing and rehab, and the Independence Court Assisted Living Center has 75 beds, while the Independence Square Residential Care Center has 20 beds; needless to say, there are plenty of options for different levels of need, and there are independent living duplexes at both Independence Village and Independence Bridge, which are meant for people who want more privacy but still want easy access to help when they need it. Folks who have dementia or Alzheimer's can get specialized care in the Creative Care Unit, which makes sure they're safe and supervised all day and night.
People living here get wellness programs and therapy services, including physical, speech, occupational, and restorative therapy right where they live, and rehab and evaluations happen on site, making things easier for those who don't get around well. There are activities on-site and off, with trips outside the building, field trips, and a bus with room for 12 and two wheelchairs to get folks to appointments or outings in southeast Missouri and nearby counties in Illinois. Social activities are a big part of life, and there are landscaped outdoor areas for fresh air and gathering with others. Independent and assisted living both offer meals, community spaces, and help with diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and incontinence, and residents can choose between shared or private rooms depending on what they prefer.
Services are paid for in different ways, with private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid accepted for some care levels, and everyone gets access to a full-time beautician with haircuts, coloring, perms, and styling in a dedicated beauty salon, which means people don't have to leave for those services. The community's got religious activities like weekly Catholic and Lutheran services, Catholic Rosary, monthly Methodist services, and Lutheran Communion, and people who can't get to the chapel can watch services on a TV channel. An ombudsman visits regularly to help residents with concerns or problems, keeping conversations private and making sure residents' rights are protected.
Building upkeep, yard maintenance, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and garbage disposal are all included, so residents don't have to worry about chores, and staff are always there to help with whatever folks need. The place is secure and keeps people's safety and well-being in mind, with a focus on letting people stay independent as long as they can-so whether someone is living mostly on their own, needs more help, or is dealing with memory loss, there's a spot for them, and people can stay in comfortable surroundings with support as their needs grow.
