Mother of Perpetual Help Residence

    7609 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring professional community; spacious, secure.

    I toured the nonprofit community and was very impressed. The staff are professional, caring, and attentive, with on-site skilled nursing that gave our family real peace of mind; rooms are spacious (kitchenette, walk-in closet), common areas and courtyard are clean and welcoming, meals and daily activities are excellent, and the atmosphere feels loving and secure. My mom would have been happy here - I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.00·(16)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • friendly and attentive staff
    • clean, well-maintained interior
    • spacious private rooms with kitchenettes and walk-in closets
    • on-site skilled nursing and medical services
    • well-regarded dining and meal service
    • organized daily activities and social programming
    • pleasant courtyard and common-area gathering spaces
    • quiet, low-traffic atmosphere
    • nonprofit organizational structure
    • helpful family-support and reduced caregiver stress

    Cons

    • isolated location with limited nearby amenities
    • limited walkable outdoor routes on site
    • dominant parking lot frontage and limited landscaping
    • segmented campus layout with separated small communities
    • variable perceived value for cost
    • gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • older building features despite good upkeep

    Summary of reviews

    Mother of Perpetual Help Residence is presented by reviewers as a clean, quiet nonprofit senior community with a strong emphasis on resident comfort and attentive daily care. Many families compliment the staff for being friendly, welcoming and professional; reviewers commonly note that staff interactions reduce family stress and create a sense of security. The presence of on-site skilled nursing and medical services is highlighted as a practical advantage for families seeking clinical support without frequent transfers.

    Facility and accommodations are described positively: rooms are characterized as spacious, often with kitchenettes and walk-in closets, and common areas are well maintained and well lit. Reviewers cite a pleasant courtyard and communal TV/meeting areas that support socializing. The overall atmosphere is frequently described as homelike and calm, with an extremely quiet environment that some prospective residents may find desirable. Dining receives favorable comments, with multiple accounts noting good food and predictable meal service.

    Activities are an active part of community life; visitors describe organized daily programs that encourage participation and contribute to resident well-being. Management and nonprofit governance are viewed by some as contributing to the community’s mission-driven focus and presence of clinical staff. The facility appears to be well kept despite an older building footprint, with many reviewers noting clean carpets, updated common areas, and general upkeep.

    Notable patterns of concern center on location and operational consistency. The campus sits in a relatively isolated area with limited nearby amenities and constrained on-site walking routes; the parking area and layout can dominate the exterior setting. The community is divided into two small, separated clusters, which may affect cohesion and convenience for some residents. Pricing impressions vary: while some families find value and competitive pricing options, others perceive the cost as high relative to location and services.

    A small number of accounts raise operational concerns related to clinical-incident response and communication with families. These descriptions point to delays or inconsistencies in responsiveness and a need for clearer, more timely family notification and follow-up during urgent events. While these accounts are not the dominant theme in reviewer feedback, they suggest an area where management could strengthen protocols and family communication. Overall, the facility scores well for staff warmth, cleanliness, private-room accommodations, and an engaged activity program, while prospective residents should weigh location, campus layout, and communication processes when evaluating fit.

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    Location

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    Mother of Perpetual Help Residence is located at 7609 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63119.

    About Mother of Perpetual Help Residence

    Mother of Perpetual Help Residence sits on Watson Road in St. Louis, part of the Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Shrewsbury campus, and serves as a non-profit home focused on supporting older adults who need either assisted living or memory care and they really try to create a caring, faith-based environment, which you can see in things like the offsite Catholic services, Bible study, and their visiting chaplain or priest for spiritual support. Residents live in apartments-studio, extended studio, or one-bedroom-with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and furnished options, plus ground floor and handicap-accessible units, so folks don't have to fuss with stairs, and these rooms are part of small "home" community layouts of 13 residents each, where shared open living rooms, dining areas, and activity spaces foster a warm, safe feeling. Daily life includes three meals in a bright dining room with restaurant-style, family-style, or flexible home-kitchen options, and the staff can serve set menus or adjust for allergies, diabetes, and other dietary needs while a professional chef leads the kitchen, and all-day dining's available so nobody gets rushed.

    The place supports people with Alzheimer's and dementia through a secure environment-there are wander guards, key-coded doors, open layouts, and supervised courtyards so folks can go outdoors safely, and specialized memory care staff offer consistent oversight day and night, and they focus on respectful help with bathing, dressing, transfers, toilet needs, and medication, plus incontinence care, diabetic care, and therapy options like speech, physical, and occupational. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are handled by staff, so residents don't need to worry about chores, and there's a call system in every apartment along with 24-hour nursing.

    Recreation happens every day with lots of scheduled programs-arts and crafts, movement classes, walking groups, card games, lectures, movies, music, parties, and resident-run events. There's a game room, activity room, fitness center with Forever Fit wellness programs, spa and wellness room, business room, libraries, and even pet programs for those who want animal companionship. Socializing and spiritual growth get attention, too, through faith-based activities, devotions, and community-sponsored outings to parks, stores, theaters, places of worship, and sporting events, all organized by the staff with transportation provided.

    The garden patios, walking paths, courtyards, and outdoor spaces let folks enjoy the fresh air, and community common rooms foster easy gathering with friends or family. Licensed nurses and trained assistants are on-site around the clock for help with daily routines, and a continuum of care works through nearby partner facilities so residents' changing needs can be supported over time. Mother of Perpetual Help Residence aims to offer a home-like setting where safety and comfort lead, and seniors get compassionate care, full meals, spiritual support, and plenty to do at a pace that fits their abilities.

    People often ask...

    Mother of Perpetual Help Residence offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,725 per month.

    Mother of Perpetual Help Residence offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 25 photos of Mother of Perpetual Help Residence on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 7609 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119.

    No, Mother of Perpetual Help Residence does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numbersaint-louis-saint-louis-mother-of-perpetual-help-residence-inc
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility Option 2
    Capacity160 residents
    LicenseeMOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP RESIDENCE, INC

    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    20

    Citations

    3

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    23 Sept 2025Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in personnel records and medication management practices.
    14 Apr 2025Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    19 Nov 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies in assessments, service planning, staffing, and hygiene/food safety practices not met.
    29 Apr 2024Licensure
    Found electrical wiring not maintained per applicable electrical code requirements and not inspected biennially as required.
    11 Oct 2023Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies related to evacuation planning, tuberculosis screening, medication management, resident record-keeping, mistreatment policies, personal item records, and electronic monitoring.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.100
    25 May 2023Licensure
    Found deficiencies in fire alarm testing and annual inspections. These relate to NFPA 72 (1999 edition) requirements.
    12 Jan 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    09 Feb 2022Licensure
    Found no deficiencies cited during the fire safety assessment.
    14 Jan 2020Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    28 Jun 2019Licensure
    Found no state licensure deficiencies cited on the second visit.
    03 Apr 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in fire safety compliance.

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