Doorways Supportive Living sits at 4385 Maryland Ave in St. Louis, MO, 63108, and serves seniors who need daily care, are mostly independent, or have advanced health concerns, especially those living with HIV. The community has 36 studio rooms with private bathrooms in a fully accessible and secured setting, and offers help with daily activities, medication management, and personal care. Meals are planned by chefs, so residents don't have to worry about meal prep, and there are dining rooms and both indoor and outdoor social areas to encourage social time. The facility has assisted living services with a focus on supporting independence and offers respite care for short-term relief.
Staff are on site 24 hours a day to help with emergencies, and there's 24-hour nursing support, care for residents who need help moving from bed to wheelchair, monitoring insulin for those with diabetes, and help with incontinence and non-ambulatory care. Doorways Supportive Living provides additional services such as memory care, home care, advice for senior living planning, care coordination, and social services with counseling. They also give transportation to medical appointments. There are onsite devotional services, group activities, and health-focused programs that keep residents moving and socializing, both on and offsite.
Apartments carry special names like Mercy Seat, Park Place, Roosevelt Town, and Washington Apartments, and there's also the Bernard Care Center for nursing care. The program strongly supports people with HIV, focusing on nutrition, medical coordination, and medication to improve health, aiming for an undetectable HIV viral load. Since 1997, Doorways Supportive Living's been the only program in the region that serves those who can't live alone due to physical, developmental, or mental health issues related to HIV. Success is often measured by health improvements. The organization has a mission to help people affected by HIV, illness, or poverty by providing housing, health services, and empowerment opportunities, including care coordination, behavioral counseling, career services, and community events. They also offer different kinds of housing programs like Cooper House and Comprehensive Flex Housing, plus volunteer opportunities such as Friends In Deed. The Jefferson Avenue Campus opened in October 2022, expanding the range of services. There's always a focus on respecting all residents and helping each person find stability, well-being, and a sense of community through practical and compassionate support.
