Sunrise of Des Peres

Sunrise of Des Peres is a multi-story senior living community in a quiet, suburban neighborhood, offering several types of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement, and short-term Respite Stays, so seniors can stay as their needs change without having to move out, and the Victorian-style building sits among well-kept gardens with a front porch and rocking chairs, a serene gazebo, and several peaceful outdoor patios with comfortable chairs, umbrellas, and lots of greenery for relaxing outside. The memory care area has a purpose-built, secured building with wander alert bracelets and a computerized system to keep residents safe, which is particularly helpful for those who are at risk of wandering, and the community supports adults living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia through programs like Reminiscence Therapy, sensory-based activities, and personalized care that focuses on each person's needs for physical safety, comfort, and well-being. Inside, there are spacious suites with kitchenettes, accessible bathrooms with safety bars, and memory care rooms designed with soft lighting and natural light, and residents can gather in inviting living rooms with a fireplace and TV, activities rooms with a piano, arts and crafts center, and meeting room, plus there's also a library, beauty salon, bistro with a jukebox and beverage bar, and outdoor patios with wicker furniture and decorative lamps. Dining offers restaurant-style service with a choice of vegan and international dishes, options for special diets, and private or guest meals, with a chef on staff and a private dining area for celebrations, and care staff are available 24/7, including a nurse on staff, doctor on call, and Designated Care Managers who give individualized support with daily needs like grooming, medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, help with moving, and reminders, and the facility is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility, so it covers simple support or complex needs and lets residents age in place even as things change. Housekeeping, laundry, general maintenance, transportation, and parking are provided, and the staff can help with planning for senior care, coordinating hospice care, and providing end-of-life support, and the whole community is pet-friendly for cats and dogs, has many activity programs for social, educational, and leisure needs, and offers religious services with visiting chaplains and devotional programs on-site and off-site. Residents can find many cozy common areas with wide windows that bring in natural light, floral arrangements, and comfortable seating, and the grounds hold peaceful places to walk or sit, lush gardens, and a secure memory care area with charming architecture and a covered entryway, giving the feeling of home while supporting a wide variety of health and support needs as people get older.