FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE CHESTERFIELD

I had some health issues that cropped up that caused me to move from my Villa that I just loved to a retirement community. This was essential in many ways as I could no longer drive. Lots of changes. My brother brought me her and I toured with Nathan and was sold on everything...especially the way the staff were treating the residents. I thought to myself, "I wonder if they will be this nice when I move in?" I will be here two years in August. The staff is even nicer than before and as time goes on each department serves the residents with kindness and consideration. I am impressed with maintenance and house service as they are friendly and will stay on a task until they get it right for you. The food is phenomenal, the chef is top quality and all his department follows suit. The business office is right there when you need them. I have had cause to use Health Servies and they have an OT/Pt right here so I didn't have to go out of the building. Transportation drives me to all of my Dr. appointments and they have scheduled times for shopping and drugstore trips. There are so many activities, you could be busy every day. My favorite is Bocce Ball and I have taken up acrylic painting which is new for me and fun. I have a two-bedroom apartment with wonderful space and windows overlooking the trees in the woods! They have not paid me to write this, I say it all the time to people who come touring in the halls. Give it a tour, you will not be disappointed.

I enjoy living in beautiful surroundings without the responsibility of having to care for the lawn myself. I'm a member of the Garden Club and participate in the pool exercise class and gym classes, weekly. And the gym just got brand new equipment and our trainers have helped us to start using it. Living adjacent to Faust Park as we do, I volunteer in both historical and landscaping projects. And I also bicycle in the park. We recently had occasion to utilize our Life Care option when my wife entered the Care Center following an illness. The transition from Independent Living was seamless. The nurses and aides were just outstanding and we could not have received better care anywhere. The social worker assisted us with moving back into independent living as outpatients and has arranged for continuing outpatient therapy. All these transitions and arrangements have been handled by Friendship Village very smoothly.

I love it here! This is a fantastic place to be. All of the staff are very competent, friendly and helpful. The food is good. We have complimentary house cleaning and laundry service. They offer a campus full of activities like the library, a small convenience store, medical services, pool activities, a gym and Chapel. I’m a member of the writing group and there are many other groups available for your interests like a drama club, a book club and more.

Moving to Friendship Village Chesterfield was the second best decision my wife and I ever made. Glad we made the decision when we did rather than thinking we were not ready and waiting until it was too late to enjoy the carefree living. It is like being on a never ending cruse. Our children appreciate we made the decision rather than burdening them with needing to make decisions about our care as we aged.

The range of activities and social events is fantastic, keeping residents engaged and active. The sense of community here is strong, with both staff and residents creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.