St. Joseph's Retirement Community in West Point, Nebraska, gives seniors a place to live where staff aim to help with health, comfort, and personal care every day, staying true to Christian values and the healing mission of Jesus Christ. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so residents can get the kind of help they need as things change, and it's all run as a licensed non-profit. Trained staff are around 24/7 to help residents with bathing, dressing, taking their medicine, and anything else that comes up, and there's an in-house Lifeline emergency system for safety at all hours. For people who need special attention, there's care for diabetes, raised blood pressure, memory issues, incontinence, and even specific diet help, along with access to medical and specialty clinics right on site, and cardiopulmonary rehab, so families don't worry about medical needs.
The building has both private and semi-private rooms in six different apartment styles, with cleaning and laundry included, and meals are served three times a day in a dining hall where residents can sit together. People here can pick from a lot of activities each day, like music therapy, fitness classes, movie nights, game areas, and even art therapy, and for those looking for quiet, there's a book room and garden area to enjoy, plus a hairdresser, a jacuzzi, and a sauna to use. The staff organize morning stretch sessions, pet therapy, bingo, kickball, and coffee socials, and the resident event calendar always shows what's coming up. Devotional and spiritual care are important here, with scheduled religious services and spiritual support available. Transportation is arranged for shopping, medical appointments, and trips to spiritual events, making errands and outings much easier for folks who no longer drive, and volunteers often come in to help too.
Hillside Villa, which is part of the campus, provides skilled long-term care with a focus on comfort and quality of life, while the Memory Support Neighborhood takes care of folks with mild to moderate dementia or Alzheimer's. There's emergency supervision for those who need it, and respite and hospice care are available for those who need temporary support or end-of-life help. Residents who like to get out can join offsite activities, but there's plenty to do without leaving the grounds. Residents get to enjoy garden areas and outdoor spaces, and the staff encourage everyone to stay as independent as they can, but step in with daily tasks as needed. The community pays attention to personal dignity and tailors support for each resident, whether that's managing medication, helping with meals, or keeping up with wellness and fitness schedules. Volunteers offer ways to stay involved with neighbors, and social programs keep friendships growing. St. Joseph's Retirement Community makes sure seniors have choices, comfort, and care, with body, mind, and soul taken into account every day, and it aims to keep life enjoyable and safe for everyone who lives there.
