Harvester Residential Care sits in a quiet neighborhood in St. Charles, Missouri, where large trees shade the yard and you'll find a big backyard for enjoying fresh air or light gardening-there's even a secured courtyard with water features that brings calm to outdoor walks and gardening clubs. This place keeps things simple and homelike, with comfortable group-style living, homemade meals served in a dining room with restaurant-style service, and weekly visits from a barber or salon, which a lot of seniors like because it helps them feel themselves. Residents can choose between studio, semi-private, or one-bedroom living options, and each room comes with a telephone so it's easy to keep in touch with family and friends whenever you want.
Harvester offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Staff gives help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and getting around, all while making sure you can still do as much as you can by yourself. There's medication management, diabetic care including insulin shots, incontinence care, wheelchair help, and one-person transfer assistance if you need it for moving from bed to wheelchair. Registered nurses and doctors come in every day and there's 24-hour awake staff on hand for emergencies or anything that comes up at night. Rehabilitation services are also offered, with speech, physical, and occupational therapy, and there's hospital-to-home transition support if you need it after a stay.
This facility feels smaller and more personal compared to big retirement homes. Staff aims to treat everyone like family and keeps a close eye on residents' comfort and health with regular monitoring and reminders. Residents can take part in daily activities and clubs, and there's a full schedule of programs put together by a licensed recreational therapist to keep both mind and body sharp. You'll find a library, arts room, computer stations, indoor social spaces, group movie nights, walking paths, and an enclosed courtyard. Folks join regular events, religious services, BBQs, and outings, plus there's transportation for trips to grocery stores or appointments. Housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning get taken care of, so that chores don't have to be a worry.
Residents can eat together in a social dining setting with meals made to meet special diets such as diabetic-friendly or allergy-sensitive choices, and meals are provided all day if you want something outside usual meal times. Harvester also takes care of non-ambulatory folks or those with bowel and bladder needs, which is good for anyone who needs that extra bit of care. Policies allow residents to have pets and enjoy outdoor smoking, but no smoking inside. The community asks that residents be at least 25 years old and mostly prefers people who need only light to medium help but does provide some heavier care if needed.
This family-owned, licensed home keeps a small, friendly group of residents and aims to balance independence and safety. It's close to local hospitals, pharmacies, stores, and parks, including the Missouri River and walking trails, which makes outings and visits from loved ones a little easier. Harvester Residential Care tries to help each person reach their best level of independence and comfort, all while making sure they have support, company, and something to look forward to each day.
