Living at Home Is Your Choice. We Make It Possible.
At Lutheran Senior Services, we know that many older adults want to continue living in their own homes. That is why we offer a full array of in-home services designed to meet the specific needs of seniors in the St. Louis area. From medical care to help around the house to preventative programs, our friendly staff members are here to help clients live life to the fullest, wherever they live.
LSS In-Home Services are also available at our St. Louis-area senior living communities. There, our on-site coordinators help residents in independent living and residential care access home care when needed.
Choose one of our services below, or scroll down to learn more.
Our Services Click on the names of our programs below to see what we offer.
Private Duty In-home personal and supportive care services.
Home Health In-home skilled nursing and therapy services with a physician’s referral. Medicare certified.
Hospice Care End-of-life care for individuals and supportive services for their families and friends. Medicare and Medicaid certified.
Home For Life SolutionsTM Technology, tools and solutions that enable older adults to live safely and independently at home.
Outreach Social Services Assessment of needs, resource identification and referral, and geriatric care management.
Senior LIFEstepsTM Nationally recognized independent assessment of an individual's ability to perform everyday tasks.
Good Neighbor Program Referrals to independent caregivers who provide basic household tasks and/or non-medical personal care.
Volunteer Money Management Assistance with day-to-day financial tasks.
Welcome! Everyone wants to enjoy the comforts of home. But as we age, our changing needs can jeopardize our independence. At Lutheran Senior Services, we understand how hard it can be for seniors to stay self-sufficient, and we’re here to help. With support, older adults can continue to live life to the fullest right in their own home, and their family can rest assured that their needs are being met by people who are caring and committed. Whether our clients need medical assistance, personal care, or monitoring services to help with urgent needs, Lutheran Senior Services has a program for them. We can also help evaluate seniors’ needs, offer referrals to area resources, and provide faith-based end-of-life care through our hospice program. Our staff welcomes the opportunity to help. Our marketing directors, Lea Ann Coates and Linda Lipa, are always available to provide information and serve as resources for you and your family. Please call today to learn more — we look forward to speaking with you! Marcia Eckrich Administrator In-Home Services
Marcia Eckrich Administrator of In-Home Services ph 314.446.2363 meckrich@lssmo.org The administrator of In-Home Services, Marcia Eckrich has 20 years’ experience in senior care. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Valparaiso University and is a licensed nursing home administrator for the state of Missouri. She also serves on the Home Health Advisory Council for the state of Missouri. She joined the LSS team in 1989. She lives in Webster Groves, Missouri, with her husband, Jim, and son Ben.
Volunteer Opportunities Through Lutheran Senior Services, service-minded individuals find many opportunities to give of their time and talents. Whether you volunteer for clerical projects or decide to work directly with seniors, you have the chance to dramatically touch lives. Current opportunities to make a difference are now available with LSS Hospice Care and / or Volunteer Money Management. For more information about volunteering, e-mail inhome@lssmo.org or call the volunteer coordinator for LSS Hospice Care at 314.446.2528 or the program managers of the Volunteer Money Management at 314.446.2474 or 314.446.2523. You may also visit the webpages of these programs for more details.
Lutheran Senior Services serves older adults of all faiths, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.