Allegro Senior Living in Richmond Heights, MO, offers a range of care from independent living all the way to skilled nursing and memory care, and the building sits right across the street from a local hospital, which makes getting to medical appointments easier, and it's also near Walgreens, Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, and a church called St Raphael the Archangel, so the spot is pretty convenient for running errands or going out. The facility itself is a four-story place with modern apartments in different layouts like Harmony and Tempo, which are both one-bedroom, one-bath options for assisted living, and Duet, which is a memory care floor plan with two bedrooms and two baths, and the apartments focus on being spacious, homelike, and pet-friendly, so folks can bring their companions along. They provide personalized care for daily activities like bathing and dressing, medication management, and help with getting around, along with plenty of offerings in independent living for people who want a more maintenance-free lifestyle.
The community provides memory care that supports folks living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, with programs like Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in partnership with Washington University occupational therapists, and a setup called Ensemble Memory Care, and caregivers stay on hand with supervision for 12 to 16 hours a day and have a 24-hour call system for emergencies. The place gives high-quality meals, has on-site skilled nursing, offers transportation to medical appointments, and features regular visits from medical staff, and the staff provides help with things like transfers and companionship. There are daily activities, group events, shopping trips, and a structured calendar with gatherings like quarterly lunches, summer concerts, and ribbon cuttings to keep everyone engaged and included in the broader community network. The grounds are pleasant, in a walkable area with parks and scenic paths, and the facility focuses on comfort through thoughtful design and modern amenities, including a high-end style, but it stays grounded in meeting health and support needs.
Folks can find studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom living spaces, and each apartment is meant to give comfort while letting people feel independent as much as possible. They use specific names for their programming and living areas, and the Signature Programming adds some extra activities and choices tailored for various interests and care levels. The place keeps a focus on providing services and support for both residents and their families, including resources for planning and guidance while making decisions. There's an effort to keep life inspired and active, so people feel part of something meaningful, and the community puts a lot into making day-to-day living straightforward and accessible for seniors with different levels of needs. The facility is open on weekdays during regular business hours, and folks can keep up with happenings through their website and social media, so there's an ongoing connection between the building and the wider Richmond Heights and Maplewood communities.
