Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care sits in Affton, Missouri, south of St. Louis, near public parks, museums, historic sites, and medical centers, and you'll find a small, home-like building with updated spaces and a comfortable feel where staff know the residents well, creating a close-knit, friendly community that supports both assisted living and memory care. Residents choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments, each with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, in-suite climate control, emergency call systems, and Wi-Fi, while housekeeping and linen services come weekly so folks can manage less cleaning and spend more time on what they enjoy, and personal care and cooking services mean meals and daily living help are always available. Southview runs on a month-to-month rental basis, and the building has many easy-to-reach features-lounges with fireplaces, a movie theater, a computer room, a fitness and therapy center, a full-service beauty salon and day spa, coffee shop, courtyard and walking paths, and game rooms, so there's no shortage of places to spend time, and residents have guest parking and accommodations for visiting family and friends.
Dining is casual but elegant, with restaurant-style service, an ever-changing menu with seasonal produce, and options for any diet including no/low sodium meals. Residents can eat when they wish, and there are private dining rooms for family events or friends. The community welcomes small dogs, but not cats, and the pet policy includes support for pet care and unique pet-focused programs and outings. The location also offers both scheduled and at-cost transportation, complimentary rides for appointments, and plenty of parking. The staff provides support with daily living-bathing, dressing, managing medications-and nurses are on-site at all times, handling health screens, blood pressure checks, insulin and blood sugar testing (except sliding scale), and hospice services, so medical needs don't go unattended.
The memory care wing stands as a separate, purpose-built space with extra safety features like alarms for wandering, and specific programs including The Path to the PresentSM for dementia care, as well as the Residence Club for residents with Mild Cognitive Impairment, and staff in this part are trained to handle folks who display difficult behaviors or may wander. Southview uses behavioral monitoring, reminders, and supportive care to assist with both physical and cognitive needs, and families work closely with the team to create personal care plans that spell out all needed help. Residents who need more therapy benefit from physical, occupational, and speech therapy done right in the building, plus a state-of-the-art exercise and rehabilitation area.
Activities happen throughout the week-computer classes, Wii bowling, karaoke, art and gardening, musical programs, stretching, Tai Chi and chair yoga, Dakota brain fitness activities, and regular trips out to community events, museums, or parks, all organized by a dedicated activity director. There are clubs and classes for every interest level, including live entertainment in an in-home theater and intergenerational programs, and a library on-site, where everyone can find a good book or a bit of quiet time. Religious and devotional services occur on and off-site, and the community honors different backgrounds and beliefs, listening to residents to shape activities and routines that encourage participation and reflect who they are.
Care options adapt as needs grow-standby assistance, mechanical transfer support, even behavioral care for those who may act out or wander-so most people won't have to move again if their care needs change. The At Your ServiceSM concierge program runs daily, helping with errands or special requests, and VA Aid Assistance is available for veterans. Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care is licensed under number 28446, and is owned and operated by Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC, with a longstanding reputation for caring, professional support, and a focus on maintaining resident independence and dignity in a secure environment.
