St. Catherine's Village sits at 200 Dominican Drive in Madison, Mississippi, and has been serving the local community for years as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC as they call it, with a broad range of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite, and skilled nursing, which makes it one of those places where you can move in while still active and stay even if your health changes later on, and they've been accredited by CARF International since 2000, which means they follow certain standards for senior care, and they're part of St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. Residents can pick from cozy studios or larger apartments with one, two, three, or even four bedrooms, and there's also single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and places with nice scenic views, including lakeside vistas, so there's a wide variety of layouts, and most apartment homes come with features for accessibility like wheelchair showers and full tubs, plus amenities like doormen, fitness centers, and optional patios or balconies if you like sitting outside, and there's pet-friendly options too, though you have to pay utilities on top of your rent, and exact policies or fees can vary, so you'd want to ask about that.
There's no parking facilities, but they do offer transportation services for residents to help get around; the grounds are well-kept, with lawns, gardens, fountains, and paved walkways, and inside there's comfortable, inviting common rooms with fireplaces, areas for arts and crafts, and restaurant-style dining, plus they provide devotional services both inside and offsite and have a beautician onsite which some folks appreciate. They focus on health and wellness, with both programs to encourage senior fitness and activities meant to bring folks together for conversation or entertainment, whether that means planned outings offsite or various events inside the community, and you can find all these activities designed to promote social, physical, and even spiritual well-being.
Their range of care includes independent living for seniors who want to live without home maintenance, assisted living where staff are ready to help with things like bathing and dressing, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, specialized skilled nursing for more complex health needs, and even short-term respite care if you need temporary help, so there's support as your health changes. There's a strong focus on home caregiving and aging in place, plus home health technology and modifications are available, and for those who stay at home, there's aides who provide companionship and non-medical care. The staff is trained for various healthcare needs, including medication management, diabetic care, and high-acuity care, and the community offers features like hospice, high-level clinical care, and home-cooked meals with an attention to nutrition and dietary needs. Residents can use housekeeping, maintenance-free living, and transportation, and there are both inpatient and outpatient healthcare services through St. Dominic, so even people facing complex illnesses can find coordinated care here.
There's a clear policy of legal protections in place, so folks are protected from housing or employment discrimination based on orientation, gender identity, or source of income, which is important for making sure everyone is welcome. St. Catherine's Village is open and staffed every day, day and night, so help is always available, and with the network of programs, activities, and services, people find community, purpose, and support for whatever their needs may be as they age.
