Corby Place, now called Fountains Corby Place, sits in Saint Joseph, Missouri and fills a tall, 14-story historical building with 76 apartments, penthouses, and a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts, offering large closets, self-regulating thermostats, and full kitchens in every unit, including modern conveniences like dishwashers, stoves, and refrigerators, and you'll even find bathtubs in the units, which some folks really appreciate, and there's natural light and airy rooms to help residents feel at home. Those who want to cook their own meals can do so, but there's also home-cooked dishes from a professional chef, with regular, kosher, or vegetarian meals, plus menu flexibility for different tastes, and room service is available when residents want a meal in their own space.
Corby Place tries to support a range of needs, so there's independent living for those who are active, assisted living for folks who want just a bit of extra help-like medicine reminders and help with showering, which a separate company handles-plus there's memory care and skilled nursing services for those needing higher levels of care, and there's hospice care, adult day services, and home health options, too. Residents can find devotion and spiritual care with visiting chaplains or priests, and there are devotional services on site, with support for Catholic, Jewish, Mormon/LDS, Protestant, and other faith traditions, so people can keep their own customs.
Fountains Corby Place has its own laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance staff to help keep everything clean, and there's a beauty shop, so residents can take care of haircuts or styling without going far, while the on-site library, activity areas, and both indoor and outdoor common rooms give people plenty of chances to socialize or find a quiet spot alone, and you'll find cable or satellite TV and strong Wi-Fi all throughout the place. They organize happy hours, holiday parties, day trips for shopping or sightseeing, theater outings, and regular transportation for doctor's visits. For folks who want to keep their minds active, they offer seminars, educational speakers, computer and cooking classes, and lifelong learning programs, as well as craft workshops, baking, exercise classes, wellness programs, and music or movie nights. The calendar's always got something on it, which makes it easy to feel part of a community, and those who want to be involved in shaping what goes on are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas.
The building has a unique history, with things like an elegant lobby trimmed with original marble and a fancy ceiling, a welcoming parlor for gathering, a formal dining room, two large penthouse suites on the 14th floor with great views, and even a ballroom way up top, where folks can look out on the city and the Missouri River from an observation deck, so there's plenty of opportunity for residents to feel connected to both each other and the surrounding neighborhood. Staff are available and try to be responsive and friendly, and safety steps were taken during the pandemic. Corby Place, along with neighboring communities like Chilton Place and Mainstreet Manor, is connected to the larger Sunrise Senior Living group, which operates several local communities and aims to help seniors retain independence when possible but also offers extra care and personalized help as needs change. Fountains Corby Place probably won't feel perfect to everybody, but it offers a good mix of independence, support, and community for seniors who want to stay active and connected.
