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Desmet Retirement Community
1425 North New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63033
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Desmet Retirement Community Description
Desmet Retirement Community is a large 68 bed community that offers assisted living and is located in Florissant, Missouri. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 18 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Visitors and family members have praised the community for its nice and cozy apartments, which are wheelchair accessible and have doorways big enough to accommodate mobility aids.
- Many appreciate the variety of activities and community events available, highlighting the efforts of staff to create a vibrant and engaging environment.
- The facility is described as safe and secure, with a secured entry door and a requirement for guests to sign in and out.
- Staff members, particularly mentioned by name, have been commended for their helpfulness and dedication to residents.
- Some reviewers have noted the community's efforts in making special occasions memorable, such as Halloween and other events.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviews criticize the administrative staff for being rude to residents and guests, and the activity director for not being responsive to residents' needs.
- Complaints about the cleanliness of the apartments and the quality of the food, specifically mentioning it is loaded with carbs.
- Some reviewers have expressed concerns over the increase in rent, which has exceeded some residents' incomes.
- There are mentions of the community being unorganized and treating people unfairly, with some reviewers advising against sending loved ones there.
- It's highlighted that DeSmet may not be suitable for those requiring more than minimal assistance, as it does not provide patient care or much assistance to its residents.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews praise the community for its activities and staff, others find the management and organization lacking.
- The community is recommended for independent individuals, but not for those in need of skilled nursing or significant assistance.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Florissant which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 52,268 (large town).
- The average income is $42,985, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 58.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 189 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.87 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.99 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.58 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.67 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.62 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Aldi
0.8 miles awaySchnucks
1.0 miles awayDierbergs
1.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.6 miles awaySchnuck's
1.9 miles awayTransportation
Lambert Airport Terminal 1
4.7 miles awayLambert Airport Terminal 2
4.7 miles awayNorth Hanley
5.4 miles awayUMSL North
5.9 miles awayUMSL South
6.4 miles awayBus Stations
MetroLink North Hanley Station
5.4 miles awayWest Florissant at Goodfellow
6.7 miles awayWest Florissant at Mimika
6.9 miles awayBroadway at Riverview
6.9 miles awayBroadway at Logan
6.9 miles awayBanks
U.S. Bank
0.3 miles awayAmerican Eagle Credit Union
0.5 miles awayCommerce Bank
1.1 miles awayFCB
1.3 miles awayArsenal Credit Union
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Northwest HealthCare
1.5 miles awayChristian Hospital Northeast
4.2 miles awayDePaul Health Center
6.9 miles awaySSM Health Rehabilitation – Bridgeton
7.1 miles awayHawthorne Children's Psychiatric Hospital
7.6 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayCVS
1.6 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
1.3 miles awaySoft Touch Dental
1.6 miles awayCreve Coeur Dentistry
10.7 miles awayElm Dental Care
10.8 miles awayCreve Coeur Family Dentistry
11.2 miles awayParks
Little Woods Park
0.1 miles awaySaint Ferdinand Park
0.5 miles awayTower Court Park
0.6 miles awaySpanish Land Grant Park
0.7 miles awayDavison Park
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Unitarian Church of Alton
9.6 miles awayShopping
Jamestown Mall
4.0 miles awaySt Louis Outlet Mall
5.0 miles awayMineral Springs Mall
9.6 miles awaySaint Louis Galleria
11.1 miles awayWashington Square Shopping Center
11.6 miles awayCulture
James J Eagan Center Theatre
1.0 miles awayBlanche M Touhill Performing Arts Center
5.8 miles awayFoundry Art Centre
8.8 miles awayPerforming Arts Center
8.9 miles awayHollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9.0 miles awayRestaurants
Cugino's
0.1 miles awayFreddie's
0.2 miles awayShow Me's
0.3 miles awayMcAlister's
0.4 miles awayHendel's
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of MO. It is a large-sized community with 68 total beds.Disclaimer
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