Cape Albeon Independent Living sits in a quiet "Cape Cod"-like setting in southwest St. Louis County near the intersection of Big Bend and Dougherty Ferry Road, so residents get easy access to Valley Park's medical offices, shops, and restaurants. The community accepts active adults age 55 and older from Missouri and Illinois, offering retirement living in separate neighborhoods like The Cottage Homes and The Harbor Apartments for independent living, and The Village and New Cove Memory Care Household for assisted living and memory care, so you see a variety of people enjoying lakeside views, walking paths, and well-kept grounds with a big lake and gardens in the heart of the property. Residents can join structured activities every day-like book discussions, arts and crafts projects, movie nights, Bible study, music programs, and group exercise classes-and the fitness room, spa, business room, library, indoor pool, beauty salon, game room, and sports complex with bocce, pickleball, and shuffleboard make it easy to stay active or socialize at regular holiday parties, Happy Hour, or fishing outings on the lake.
Rooms come in several layouts with private bathrooms and optional kitchenettes, and many apartments allow some customization, like putting up ceiling fans. Most have air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and telephone service, and everything stays pet-friendly for people who qualify. The dining rooms overlook the water and offer restaurant-style meals by a chef, with special diets for allergies and diabetes, and guests can join residents for meals throughout the week. Housekeepers, cooks, and other staff provide cleaning, laundry, move-in help, concierge services, and transportation to appointments or local places.
Cape Albeon helps with daily living activities like bathing and dressing. Nurses and care staff offer round-the-clock security with a 24-hour call system, and everyone who needs it gets help with medication management, access to healthcare, and even therapy or rehabilitation on site. The community tailors care plans for each resident and hosts a mix of group activities, wellness programs, and therapy services, supporting both independent retirees and those who need extra help, and families can choose short respite care stays for recovery. Memory care units at The Village and New Cove use a secured layout and mind-engaging activities to support people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and staff follow health plans made just for these residents.
The buildings stay open 24 hours and include both indoor and outdoor common areas where people can talk, read, or just enjoy the view, and the grounds hold a pergola, walking paths, and garden spaces for safe outdoor time. Residents get to participate in intergenerational programs like "Grandfriends," and community events such as breakfast with Santa, museum outings, and line dancing. The faith-based, Christian atmosphere shapes daily life-it's part of the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, managed by St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors, a not-for-profit group with a board of directors and an executive director, which means resources like aging guides, job boards, a member directory, group purchasing programs, and benefits for resident members are available. The community also shares a strong focus on kindness, compassion, and treating everyone with dignity, seen through staff like the Residency Director who help families adjust. Cape Albeon doesn't have skilled nursing, but it offers many support services, fun activities, and a friendly lakeside setting for seniors who want independent living, assisted living, or memory care without a lot of fuss or pushy promises.
