Holy Angels II Apartments sits on a quiet 16-acre campus in Bridgeton, Missouri at 3499 DePaul Lane, not far from Hazelwood, and the place has sixty-three one-bedroom apartments across three floors, with each one giving seniors 605 square feet of space to make their own, and the first floor has seven fully accessible apartments for folks who need extra help because of hearing, vision, or mobility concerns, and the place is wheelchair friendly so you won't have trouble getting around. Residents must be at least 62 and meet federal income requirements because rent runs at 30% of adjusted gross income, following HUD's 202 program, so it's affordable for those living on fixed incomes, and the apartments come unfurnished so everyone can use their own things and settle in how they like. The property, which Cardinal Ritter Senior Services from Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of St. Louis runs, opened in 2006, and the building is modern enough to have features like individually controlled heat and air, carpeting, window treatments, two emergency pull-cords in each unit, and every apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, with utilities except for phone, cable, and internet included in the rent, so no big surprises in the bills each month.
There are coin-operated laundry machines on-site, and everybody gets 24-hour access to the building, so coming and going for medical care or family visits isn't a problem, and pets up to 25 pounds are welcome, which is nice for people who miss having a small dog or cat. There's a Service Coordinator on the premises who helps set up transportation to grocery stores, doctor visits, or other outings, organizes social gatherings, manages health screenings, and helps with money management, benefits, Medicare/Medicaid, and other day-to-day things that can be complicated, and folks get to take part in programs like Meals on Wheels, homemaker services, personal care help, mental health services, and even legal aid or long-term care support if needed. Residents can use a multipurpose activity room and a computer center for staying connected or joining group activities, with daily morning resident checks for peace of mind, and there are always both on-site and off-site events and trips which can help some people avoid feeling isolated or bored.
Holy Angels II Apartments has a focus on supporting seniors to live independently for as long as possible, especially those able to live on their own but needing subsidies, accessible features, or a bit more day-to-day help, and while it doesn't pretend to offer fancy extras, it does take care to offer practical and essential things like safety bars in showers, routine health maintenance, skilled nursing and social work when needed, and simple comforts like carpeted floors and parking spaces, all part of a community for those who want to age in place with a bit of support when life gets difficult. Office staff are around from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm weekdays, and the property manager is Taquita Cashaw. The mix of services is there for those who need them, and income rules apply to make sure the apartments stay affordable for seniors who really need it, so the place tries to be a steady, comfortable option without a lot of fuss for the people it serves.
