Villages At Vintage Oaks is a senior living community in St. Joseph, Missouri, that offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, nursing care, and memory care, with care levels that can change with your needs over time, so if you move in and need more help later, you can usually stay. The community has about 22 units, featuring studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and open-concept layouts, and you'll see options like suites or villas, some with garages and fireplaces, washer and dryer hookups, step-in showers, walk-in closets, kitchens, and private or semi-private rooms. Residents can age in place and have the peace of mind that comes from emergency response systems, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and safety or handicap features built into the property, with an emergency response pendant and system also available for added safety.
For those who want to be social and active, Villages At Vintage Oaks offers shared spaces, community rooms, fully landscaped grounds, a wellness and fitness center, gardens, an outside terrace, lounge areas, and even a serene courtyard for casual walks. Residents can join activity programs like book clubs, religious gatherings, recreational games including Wii, walking clubs, planned social outings, health lectures, and guest presentations, or take part in arts and crafts, education programs, live performances, and indoor campouts. There's a Magnolia Trails™ program, which gives secure, specialized support for people with memory challenges, including conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia.
Meals get served restaurant-style with three meals and snacks a day, the culinary program plans menus working closely with residents, and residents have dining rooms and a full kitchen for more flexibility. Services include bi-weekly housekeeping, laundry service, home maintenance, concierge, and scheduled transportation. There's also postal service, and wellness programs on site, plus an on-site salon and barbershop. The community is pet-friendly and welcomes small dogs and cats. Temporary respite care is available for short-term needs.
Villages At Vintage Oaks also provides personal care help (like getting dressed, grooming, bathing, going to the bathroom, help with walking or wheelchairs) and has on-site nursing, medication help, wound care, podiatry, and occupational therapy for those who need it. Activity rooms, Wi-Fi, cable TV, covered and guest parking, and fitness options round out the amenities. Monthly costs, as shared in available data, can range-assisted living runs from $1,500 to $4,500, memory care from $3,500 to $4,200, and nursing home options cost between $5,000 and $7,000, depending on the room type and level of care. The setting is designed to be supportive, safe, and to give residents a sense of connection and purpose, with a variety of floor plans and services for many different living needs.
