A Tranquil Expansion

The newly expanded garden at the Village at Mackenzie Place, a Lutheran Senior Services Affordable Housing community located in St. Louis, Missouri, not only provides residents with a tranquil space to enjoy the changing seasons, this garden also gives residents a selection of fresh vegetables and herbs throughout the summer.

Independent Living? Assisted Living? What’s the Difference?

Whether you are considering senior living for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to be familiar with the terminology especially when it comes to the levels of living. Independent living and assisted living are two levels of living built specifically for seniors with assisted living providing staff to help with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and toileting. But that’s just the beginning of describing these levels.

One More Bowl – Enjoy the End of Chili Season with a Dietician-Approved Bowl!

As winter wraps up, there’s still time to enjoy one more bowl of chili. Here Jake Risk, Director of Clinical Nutrition at Lutheran Senior Services, shares his secrets to a healthy and delicious bowl of chili that anyone can whip up.

Spending Quality Time Together in Assisted Living

Throughout Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) communities, staff in Assisted Living are keeping residents engaged with life enrichment activities. LSS team members also are focused on finding opportunities to spend quality time with Assisted Living residents. Staff members check in on residents regularly, and with visits limited due to COVID-19 guidelines caregivers are going the extra mile to engage residents.

Richmond Terrace – Small Community, Big Heart

Carol B. can’t speak highly enough of the staff at Richmond Terrace and the care and support they provide for her mom. Carol’s mom moved to Richmond Terrace after a stay in Skilled Nursing resulted in the desire to find an Assisted Living option that fit her needs. When they first visited Richmond Terrace, Carol and her mom loved it.

Lenoir Woods – Setting a High Bar for Care

Sometimes it’s a small change that can lead to a big transition. That’s how it was for Chad B.’s mom. After she fell and spent some time in REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation at Lenoir Woods, the family and staff decided that an Assisted Living arrangement would be the best option for her. Luckily for Chad and his mom, they already had a plan in place.

Giving a Little Extra in the Care Center

Even during these uncertain times, we continue to provide exceptional care for our residents and opportunities for them to live life to the fullest. Our staff has been especially creative in making sure our residents are engaged and leading active lives mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Excellent Care for Your Loved One

Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) communities are known for quality service and excellent care, with a solid reputation built over our 160-year history. Our Care Centers consistently receive high ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which underscores our dedication to excellence. Simply put, we believe in providing the best because every resident deserves the best.

Helping Your Loved One Transition to Assisted Living

Your loved one has decided that Assisted Living is the right choice for them. You’ve worked together to select the right community, they’ve selected their apartment, and the logistics of moving are underway. Whether moving into a senior living community for the first time or moving from Independent Living to Assisted Living, this is a significant life change for any older adult. There are things you can do to support their transition and help them ease into their new life in Assisted Living.

Moving to Assisted Living Checklist

The apartment has been selected and a move date decided. There are still many things to be done to help your loved one have a great experience when moving to Assisted Living.

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