The Arbors at Parkside sits at 1700 E 10th St in Rolla, Missouri, and it's a single-story, pet-friendly senior living community with a focus on kindness and good care, and you'll find folks working there who really care about being helpful and friendly, and that can make a big difference for everyone who visits or lives there, because you always see people smiling and helping out, whether that's the staff with the residents or even with each other. The place has won awards like Best of Senior Living, Best of Senior Living All Star, and Best Activities in Senior Living, which hints at the effort put into keeping life active and joyful for people living there, since there's always something going on, whether it's a physical activity, something social, games for the mind, or programs for emotional health, and the staff make sure everyone gets a chance to participate and feel welcome.
The Arbors at Parkside has all kinds of help available, from assisted living to memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they offer things like medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, and special attention for those who need extra support, whether someone's living there full-time, staying short-term for respite, or just coming for the day with adult day club services. They've got a skilled nursing team including a Director of Nursing named Dionne Kelley and an Administrator named Samantha Duncil, so there's always an expert around to help out, and with a Program Manager/Sales Rep handling recreation, residents get plenty of chances to join activities, learn something new, or just enjoy a bit of music or cards in the living room.
Meals here are served restaurant-style in the dining room, and the kitchen staff try hard to use good ingredients for better health, fixing up plates that fit lots of different diets, like vegetarian, low- or no-sodium, and no-sugar for people who need it, and they'll even put together guest meals any time someone asks, which can help families feel at home when they come by. The rooms are all on one floor, making it easier for folks who use a wheelchair or walker, plus the building's fully handicap accessible, with studio, one-bedroom apartments, and private rooms ranging from 225 to 340 square feet, all air-conditioned and comfortable enough to handle the Missouri heat. The Arbors allows for pets, too, so folks don't have to leave a furry friend behind.
The place has Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, which means residents or visitors can keep up with loved ones and the outside world, and there's a spa for anyone wanting a little relaxation. Transportation services help residents get out for appointments or events, and the community's set up for long-term care, including help with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, or remembering medications, as well as home care, hospice, and therapy services through Americare Therapy Solutions, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
People living with memory loss or dementia get a special approach here called the Best Friends™ Approach, so they're always surrounded by familiar, caring helpers who work hard to make everyone feel safe and settled, especially in an environment that reduces confusion, and residents can count on a regular schedule with lots of activities aimed at keeping their minds and bodies active. The Arbors has a cozy, intimate feel, and the staff, who've been praised for their competence and warmth, go out of their way to make the place feel like home for both residents and their families, and there are tools and resources for families needing help with planning or learning about long-term care. This is a privately owned community, part of Americare, rated 5.0 based on 4 reviews, where the focus stays on comfort, safety, good food, and friendship, giving older adults and their families options for support at every stage, whether still living independently, needing some help, or living with memory loss.
