St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton has served the Bridgeton area for over 24 years and belongs to the St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors System, which has a long-standing history behind it, started in 1997 by several religious congregations that wanted to build a place with respect and caring values for older adults, and you'll find that's led to them being careful in how they run things, with a skilled and friendly staff people have come to appreciate. The community is small in size, and it's got 30 assisted living apartments, each offering about 463 square feet, with cozy setups so residents can brought their own furniture and mementos, and each has a private kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave, as well as a private bathroom, wall-to-wall carpet, and window treatments, which makes it feel more like home rather than a facility.
There are several living options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite, and even home care through its other communities like The Sarah Community, Tower Grove Manor, Brooking Park, Summerville of St. Andrew's, and St. Andrew's at New Florence, so people can age in place and get the right kind of help as needs change. Its Summerville community is known for being a place where people aged 55 and older can enjoy active lives, make friends, and stay involved. St. Andrew's also has a reputation for focusing on traditional values like privacy, freedom of choice, and encouraging independence, yet they do this while still providing round-the-clock support from a caring staff and 24-hour licensed nurse who will help with daily living tasks, medicine management, and personal care like bathing and getting dressed, and also make sure wellness checks and health care monitoring happen.
Apartments are pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible, and folks can use on-site services like housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation-for outings, shopping, and appointments-plus basic cable, Wi-Fi, and phone service are included, which means most daily needs are covered, and there's little to worry about. Meals are cooked on-site and served three times a day in an open dining room with plenty of choices, and you'll see residents enjoying mealtimes together, which keeps spirits up and helps foster the social side of things. Outside, some areas have lovely views with lakes, gardens, and green scenery which offer a pleasant and relaxing setting.
The activity program tries to keep everyone engaged with games, gardening, arts and crafts, social get-togethers, exercise classes, devotional services, trips off site, card games, live music, and events designed to work the mind as much as the body and lift the heart as well, and there's always a good balance of things to do for those who wish to stay busy, but plenty of quiet spots too, like the enclosed courtyard, game rooms, living rooms, libraries, and even an indoor pool and fitness area in some buildings. There's a beauty salon, private dining for family gatherings, and extra services like respite care for caregivers who need a break, and hospice services when needed. Safety is considered important, so there are security features throughout and on-site healthcare services.
The philosophy at St. Andrew's deals with respect for elders and aiming to help everyone maintain the best possible level of independence, function, and well-being, offering flexible long-term care options that get customized to each resident, and support doesn't stop with basic needs; it includes counseling, wellness programs, memory support, and promoting a true sense of community and friendship among neighbors. St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton stays licensed and regulated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and ties in with faith-based partners and groups like the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, while also being a member since 2016, and you'll find conference events and forums linked to broader mission work, all of which show its commitment to staying connected, caring, and relevant to seniors and their families in the area.
