Mother of Perpetual Help Residence sits on Watson Road in St. Louis, part of the Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Shrewsbury campus, and serves as a non-profit home focused on supporting older adults who need either assisted living or memory care and they really try to create a caring, faith-based environment, which you can see in things like the offsite Catholic services, Bible study, and their visiting chaplain or priest for spiritual support. Residents live in apartments-studio, extended studio, or one-bedroom-with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and furnished options, plus ground floor and handicap-accessible units, so folks don't have to fuss with stairs, and these rooms are part of small "home" community layouts of 13 residents each, where shared open living rooms, dining areas, and activity spaces foster a warm, safe feeling. Daily life includes three meals in a bright dining room with restaurant-style, family-style, or flexible home-kitchen options, and the staff can serve set menus or adjust for allergies, diabetes, and other dietary needs while a professional chef leads the kitchen, and all-day dining's available so nobody gets rushed.
The place supports people with Alzheimer's and dementia through a secure environment-there are wander guards, key-coded doors, open layouts, and supervised courtyards so folks can go outdoors safely, and specialized memory care staff offer consistent oversight day and night, and they focus on respectful help with bathing, dressing, transfers, toilet needs, and medication, plus incontinence care, diabetic care, and therapy options like speech, physical, and occupational. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are handled by staff, so residents don't need to worry about chores, and there's a call system in every apartment along with 24-hour nursing.
Recreation happens every day with lots of scheduled programs-arts and crafts, movement classes, walking groups, card games, lectures, movies, music, parties, and resident-run events. There's a game room, activity room, fitness center with Forever Fit wellness programs, spa and wellness room, business room, libraries, and even pet programs for those who want animal companionship. Socializing and spiritual growth get attention, too, through faith-based activities, devotions, and community-sponsored outings to parks, stores, theaters, places of worship, and sporting events, all organized by the staff with transportation provided.
The garden patios, walking paths, courtyards, and outdoor spaces let folks enjoy the fresh air, and community common rooms foster easy gathering with friends or family. Licensed nurses and trained assistants are on-site around the clock for help with daily routines, and a continuum of care works through nearby partner facilities so residents' changing needs can be supported over time. Mother of Perpetual Help Residence aims to offer a home-like setting where safety and comfort lead, and seniors get compassionate care, full meals, spiritual support, and plenty to do at a pace that fits their abilities.
