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Welcome to the Friendship Villages’ June 4, 2021 COVID-19 update. We are thrilled that our Independent Living communities are having a great time. All residents are maskless, dining rooms are open, activities are in full swing, excursions off-campus are happening, and visitors are visiting. Since our full immunization effort concluded for residents who were living on campus in the early part of February, there have been no cases of COVID for this group. All new residents arriving since then had either been previously vaccinated or were able to receive vaccinations […]
We’re all familiar with 5-star restaurants and 5-star hotels. Having the stars makes it easy to rank various services and quickly decide which one is better. That’s part of the reason the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) came up with a star-quality rating system in 2008 to help rate skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. This system allows seniors and their families to easily know where communities rank in comparison to each other and select the right one for their loved one. But what does a CMS 5-Star rating […]
If you’ve been researching senior living communities, you’ve probably discovered there are a lot of different terms and names like Life Plan Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and Life Care. Of these three terms, Life Care may be the most unfamiliar. That’s because there are only two Life Care communities in St. Louis, MO: Friendship Village Sunset Hills and Friendship Village Chesterfield. This blog post will help define these terms, so you can make a more informed decision. Retirement community terms. The easiest to explain are Life Plan Community […]
A study by AARP discovered that nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. But the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found 70% of seniors 65 and over will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. That’s why many active seniors are preparing for the future, while enjoying more of today, by making the move to an independent living community. This blog post will help you determine if now’s the time to consider a retirement community and show you […]
It’s always the right time to start making your health a priority and exploring tips for healthy aging. At Friendship Village, we believe aging gracefully is possible for every resident with our dynamic programming and nationally recognized health services. By investing in the future of preventive care technology, we can help residents stay active and independent for as long as possible. Ready to take charge of your well-being? Learn how focusing on your health can help you live longer, manage your health, and stay connected to the world around you. […]
When you’re entering the next phase of your life, you might start to consider your options. Whether it’s downsizing, relocating, or exploring the cost of independent living, it’s all going to come down to what makes the most sense for your finances and lifestyle now and well into the future. Independent living communities offer various benefits to older adults like yourself that make them an appealing option for retirement. The idea of relinquishing the responsibilities of homeownership and daily chores is hugely attractive and can relieve some of the financial […]
Lisa Howard has a pretty big smile on her face when she talks about her latest promotion to the Director of Nursing (DON) for the Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation neighborhood at Friendship Village Chesterfield. She’s proud of herself and she’s proud of the work she’s done to get to where she’s at. She started as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)…and Lisa has been promoted FIVE times in the fourteen years she’s been at FV! She smiles and she has definitely earned that smile. “When I became a Licensed Practical Nurse […]
As an older adult who is close to or already in retirement, you’ve got more freedom and options about how to spend your time than ever before. You’re also in a position to decide the ideal place to live and enjoy that freedom to the max. If you’ve decided that the ideal place is a senior living community, you’re in for a great lifestyle! Now comes the big task – choosing a senior living community that feels like the perfect fit. The best senior living communities, like Friendship Village Sunset […]
For many older adults, there’s a great appeal in creating a life free from sudden changes and upheavals. You’ve “been there, done that” when it comes to packing, moving and resettling. While seniors love their freedom and independence, the desire for a sense of permanence is strong. It’s one of the reasons moving to a senior living community that offers a continuum of care is so desirable. What Defines a Continuum of Care? Choosing a community for its location and lifestyle are good starting points, but it’s essential for seniors […]