Skilled Nursing Frequently Asked Questions

We’re so excited to meet you! If you’re interested in assisted living in St. Peters, Missouri, then please contact our Admissions team at (636) 922-7600 to discuss your next steps over the phone. We’d love to get to know you better, answer any questions you might have, and have the opportunity to introduce you to a few members of our team!

Availability can vary depending on current occupancy and individual care needs. We recommend contacting our admissions team directly to discuss availability, schedule a tour, and learn more about the admission process.

We offer both short-term care, such as post acute rehabilitation and respite stays, and long-term skilled nursing care for those with ongoing medical needs. At this time, care is provided within our facility, and we do not offer in-home care services.

Yes, residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings such as photos, decor, and other meaningful items to make their space feel more comfortable and familiar during their stay.

At the Villages of St. Peters, we offer a full range of skilled nursing services designed to support recovery, long-term care, and overall wellness. Services include 24-hour skilled nursing care, medication management, post-hospital and sub-acute care, rehabilitation therapy, respiratory therapy, wound care, pain management, and specialized programs such as hospice, respite, and palliative care. 

Our skilled nursing team includes licensed nurses who provide 24-hour care under the supervision of an onsite Medical Director and Director of Nursing. Our staff participates in ongoing training and education to stay current with best practices and deliver high-quality, compassionate care. 

In addition to our nursing team, we have a multidisciplinary staff to better serve your medical needs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, a registered dietitian, social services professionals, and access to specialists such as psychologists, audiologists, and other healthcare providers as needed.

We are equipped to care for a wide range of medical needs, including post-surgical recovery, stroke and cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory conditions, diabetes management, complex wound care, and chronic health conditions. Our team creates individualized care plans to meet each resident’s specific needs.

Doctors typically visit within 24 hours of admission. Your nurse will communicate any medical concerns with your doctor before and after they see you. 

Our rehabilitation program features state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated therapy spaces for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We provide specialized equipment and training areas designed to support mobility, strength building, balance, and recovery for a variety of conditions.

No, you do not need to provide medications unless specifically told to do so. Upon admission, we will order your medications using our off-site pharmacy, then securely store them on-site to ensure safety. 

Each case is different and unique. Patient progress is reviewed weekly by our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) of nurses, therapists, and dietitians. Our main goal is that you reach your highest level of independence.

At the Villages of St. Peters we prioritize the role family and friends play in our patients’ emotional well-being and physical recovery. We do not have set visiting hours so family and friends are welcome to visit our post acute care patients at their convenience.