My Place Residential Care

My Place Residential Care sits on North 6th Street in Festus, Missouri, and has been around since the Casey family started it back in 2001 with a focus on creating a safe, home-like spot for people with developmental disabilities who need some daily help. The place gives folks a choice between assisted living, memory care for dementia, and independent living, with short-term respite and hospice care available too, which helps older adults and their families find the level of care that fits best. There are studio and one-bedroom apartments, each with private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, phones, and all service fees covering cable and transportation, which makes things simpler for everyone. Meals are served three times a day with snacks, and they prepare food that takes dietary needs into account, including meals for people with diabetes or allergies, and you're able to sit in a regular dining room or a private one if you want to gather with family. People can join in all sorts of activities, like holiday parties, movie nights, community outings, devotional services, barbecues, and Special Olympics sports, with special support from Next Step for Life so there's always a way to stay active and see new faces. The activity coordinator keeps things lively with petting zoos, magic shows, talent nights, and trips, while the patio, walking trails, fenced-in yards, basketball courts, indoor TV lounges, and arts room give people room to relax or do something fun outside in the fresh air. Staff are there around the clock to help with things like bathing, getting dressed, moving from the bed to a chair, and keeping up with medicines, and they'll even manage finances or take you to doctor appointments if needed. There's also incontinence care, diabetic care (including insulin), support for high medical needs, and folks always have a call system at hand in case they need help right away. The housekeepers handle laundry and keep everything tidy, and the beautician keeps hair and looks fresh. The staff, many of whom have years of experience, try to make people feel like they belong and focus on personal growth instead of just what folks can't do, which is really important for most residents and their families. Medicaid-eligible folks can use social security for room and board, and the facility accepts private pay, veteran's benefits, and some insurance, with all the fees broken down by care levels, so there aren't surprises. There's always a focus on keeping people safe, making sure nobody walks off the property without support, but residents have big patios with gazebos, gardens, and safe paths to enjoy, plus support in emergencies at all hours. Staff try to arrange the day with meaning, celebrate holidays big and small, and do what they can to keep everyone involved, and even though no place is perfect, My Place Residential Care has built a steady reputation in Festus for keeping seniors and adults with developmental disabilities comfortable, engaged, and cared for.