Our mission is “To create an affordable living center for seniors with innovative services for a lifestyle of encouragement & convenience.” To accomplish that, our community boasts longevity of staff (come see our “Wall of Fame”) with very little turnover of employees. Our seasoned staff knows where it’s been & where it’s going. But best of all, we enjoy our senior customers.
Lake St. Charles is located on a beautiful hillside with a panoramic lake view in convenient St. Charles, Missouri.
Offering “choices” is our specialty, from optional meal plans, how you spend your leisure time, to various financial rental arrangements, and 5 sizes of apartments!
Various “levels of care” are important so we offer independent lifestyle, wellness assistance, day care, licensed assisted living, plus skilled nursing & rehab next door at NHC St. Charles. For convenience, we have a Physician’s office right here, staffed by Gerontologists from St. Louis University.
Yet we are affordable! Check out our “Cost Comparison Worksheet”. We encourage you to call our Community Coordinators for details on Price Plans and Payment Plans, all designed to help our seniors maintain control of their finances.
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Reviews
4.5( 22 Reviews )
Kurt
November 18, 2022
My mother-in-law moved in at Lake St Charles Retirement Community 3 months ago. We were very impressed when we toured the facility for the first time. It offers everything we were looking for and more. The place looked very inviting and clean. She felt very at home there. The staff that we've met has been very friendly. They put out a list of activities every week, and my mother-in-law tells us all the things that she's done. They do trivia, dominoes, and lots of card games, and they also do craft projects. They have a library, a hair salon, laundry services, a very nice courtyard, a game room, and a pool table. Compared to the other prices from the other places, that was a big part of our decision.
Linda
October 09, 2021
We loved Lake St Charles Retirement Community. The amenities, the apartments, the meal plans, we loved it. It was excellent. The staff was warm, friendly, caring, and informative. The apartments were beautiful, warm, spacious, and just seemed so comfortable that ,my mom could see herself living there. She just loved the one-bedroom apartment.
She liked that they go on trips where the buses would pick them up and take them to various stores on any particular day (as she likes to shop). We were really happy with everything that we learned about the facility. She was particularly pleased with the setting in the restroom. The way it was cut out was just perfect. I could see her being able to be pretty self-sufficient in the shower area when needed.
They have games. The dining area was clean, inviting, and spacious yet personable. You could have a good conversation while eating, but you could also just sit and enjoy a meal. The lady also told us about the continental breakfast every day and as my mom reviewed the menu, she said that those were the foods she liked for breakfast every day.
We even had an opportunity to meet some of the residents and they were warm and friendly, too. They approached my mom and said, "You'll love it here. The food is great. We liked to sit here in the solarium area and just look out over the lake." That was very special for me to see that. Everything just looked and smelled fresh. The hallways were bright and there was a place to sit at each end of the hall. The furniture was also clean (I'm a stickler about that). There was no dust on them. I was so impressed. So, we were really happy with the tour.
Anna
November 12, 2021
I have toured Lake St. Charles Retirement Community. The only thing we didn't like is they don't allow scooters, and my mom needs one. Everything else was great. We loved it. It's an independent living. The person who gave me the tour was very compassionate and knowledgeable. They had a lot of large, open gathering areas. I think they got a movie theater, ice cream, and coffee bar.
John
November 03, 2021
My wife and I moved into Lake St. Charles Retirement Community. This is the best home around anywhere, as far as I'm concerned. It's well kept. It's got good food. It's just got tons of activities and all kinds of things. The maintenance people are so nice. Everybody is so friendly.
They have all kinds of activities. Every week they put on stuff and activities. You can go places and do things all day. My wife would probably rate it a 4. I'm in a walker, so I don't get to do too many activities.
I would say it's a little high that they've asked, but it's worth it.
They have a library and a place where you can work out. There are bikes you can ride to build your muscles up. They have one pool pool table and walking tracks.
Diane
July 11, 2021
I had an in-person tour of Lake St Charles Retirement Community. The only problem I had with this place was that they don't have any medical on staff. I know some places do. That's the only thing that bothered me. The facility was nice. They had a nice dining area. The grounds looked very nice. It was pretty, well kept up. The staff was excellent, no problem. The menu looked great. There was a big room, and they were all playing bingo. It looked like they were having fun. They have a beauty shop. We didn't look at the gym because my mother isn't interested in that kind of stuff. They have a little coffee bar in the front lobby. They have a big room where people gather. For their price compared to other places, it looks pretty good.
Linda
October 09, 2021
We checked out Lake St Charles Retirement Community and looked at their independent living. The physical appearance is beautiful. It has very good qualities, it is extremely clean, and the people there are very nice. The service that I received when we first walked in was very polite and very professional. The gentleman walked us around the place explaining everything and all the amenities. I was very pleased with everything.
We didn't try their food but the menu looked very good. I think they also have an ice cream shop. Everything is homemade like the cakes, pies, and cookies for the residents. They have soups, salads, and desserts. Nothing is brought in so it's very good.
They have a nice recreation center for the people. They also have a lot of military people there so it's very nice. When the staff walked us around, he told me about the amenities they had for the military people and my uncle is a retired veteran so that's good. He talked about all the games that they have and different things so there were a lot of activities if they want to participate there.
Everybody was extremely nice. There wasn't a single rude person. Even the people that you walked by, like the patients, were all very nice. They all said hi and talked to each other. I have to say that it's a very nice place. You get a good feeling when you walk in.
Denise
August 20, 2021
I went to Lake St Charles Retirement Community. It's clean, it smells amazing, and the staff is very pleasant. The amenities there are amazing from what we saw. Lots of people come out for activities, the floors are clean. Dining room is restaurant style dining, so you order off of a really nice menu, and the room size is perfect. The model room was nice, and then she took us into another room, that exact same size that was all open to see how furniture and things would move in. We could move in and set it up, and it was very nice also. Tons of activities going on all throughout the day. All the residents were gathering upstairs for -- they were going to play cards that day, they were playing blackjack. They've got a large screen TV. They had their own weight room, exercise room, they had a beauty salon that looked like one of the beauty salons you go in here. They have continental breakfast. They serve two meals, or you can just do one meal a day and make the stuff in your own room. They have a beautiful library, they have a geriatrics on staff, and a podiatrist on staff. They come in and clean the room once a week, strip the bed, and do the laundry if you want them to do your laundry, or you can do it yourself.
Diane
July 11, 2021
Lake St Charles Retirement Community is probably my favorite of all the places I looked. It was very green with lots of outdoor green space. They had a specific room that was set up as a demo, as opposed to looking at a blank, empty room. You could get a much better idea of what it would look like that way. The staff was great. The food was very good, and the dining area was clean, bright, and light. They had a gym, recreation, and sufficient amenities.
Mike
June 20, 2021
We went to Lake St Charles Retirement Community. We were only there a short time, but the place was extremely clean. Everybody was extremely friendly, not just the residents, but the staff we had contact with too. The staff was very nice, over the top, willing to take time and roam us around. They explained stuff and answered questions. All the units were very nice. They were working on them, cleaning them up, redecorating them, and repainting them. They had a large gathering room upstairs. There were a lot of activities. They go different places during the day, and they had transportation. They had a nice outdoor area in the front and the back. It is not a huge place, but it was nice. My mom likes it. She is just not quite ready yet. The dining room was very nice. They had white tablecloths and silverware. There were people sitting around and talking.
James
April 15, 2021
Lake St Charles Retirement Community is very nice. The rooms are a good size and I love the lake. I also love the outdoor feeling that you get, but they have no garage for our two vehicles. When we walked in the door, we saw about 12 people in wheelchairs, in walkers, and canes. That's not what you want to project for people walking in the door the first time. We're not in that category yet. My wife and I are both walking and in good shape. That probably turned us off more than anything else.
The facility is exceptionally clean. The rooms were nice. The scenery was good and the outdoors were excellent. IThe atmosphere itself was not really what we wanted. The only employee I met was the person who gave us the tour. She's very helpful, answered all our questions, and was very positive with her manners.
Lee
March 07, 2021
Lake St Charles Retirement Community was very nice, but it just was not for us. There is a kitchen, a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom in the room. It's a good size, but not for my furniture. Their dining room is gorgeous, and they have a lot of things to do. They have a library, a place to walk, and a store, and they take you places where you want to go, too. They have a lake across the street, which is really nice. The staff we met were very, very nice, and the building itself was nice. It's a little hard to find, but once you know where it's at, it's fine; you just have to figure out how to get there.
Marjorie
December 02, 2019
I liked Lake St. Charles Retirement Community very much. The price was right, but they don't allow scooters, and I need to use a scooter. They had the best food and the best price. It wasn't fancy, but it was nice. The staff member during the tour was a nice young man, very knowledgeable about what was going on, and he explained a lot of things. I had lunch there. The facility was pretty laid out. When they have entertainment, they have a dance floor that they unfold in a big room. It's an old place, and they haven't upgraded a lot of things. The food was good.
Steve
April 23, 2019
Lake St. Charles Retirement Community was a really good community. The layout was nice. We really liked it. The staff was good and friendly, and they provide a lot of services. The rooms were clean and acceptable for what they have. The residents get two meals and they've got a pretty good selection. The dining area looked clean, open, and nice. They have quite a few things they can do.
Rachel
June 30, 2018
The Lake St. Charles was very nice, very clean, upscale, and the administrator seemed very personally invested. It was over our budget. The staff seemed friendly and sincere. The rooms were very nice, small, and adequate. The people living there looked happy, and that was good.
Self123
April 17, 2018
I chose Lake St Charles. The price was wonderful, reasonable, and doable. It has a very home-like atmosphere, had a peaceful, secluded setting, and it's by a lake. The staff was excellent and very welcoming. It's an older facility, but the food was excellent.
Sandy S.
November 08, 2017
My mother has been living at Lake St Charles for almost two months. She has a 2-room apartment with a bedroom, living room, a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, and two closets. They have plenty of activities going on seven days a week all throughout the day starting at 8:00 in the morning right into the evening. The staff is absolutely wonderful and if you have a problem they're more than willing to help you and they're willing to fix things immediately. The food is good. They have a coin-operated washer and dryer available, a beauty salon, and a doctor and nurse on-site. My mom is in independent living.
jim084017
May 30, 2017
Lake St Charles Retirement Community's rooms were OK, but they looked smallish. They had a very small library and a recreation room. The place seemed to fairly clean and pretty well-maintained, and the staff was OK. The dining area looked fairly comfortable, but I didn't care for being assigned to a table and eat there all the time with the same people. Their parking is so far from the front door, and they have a whole bunch of parking up close, but that's all handicapped. They're about a hundred yards away from the front door.
janice361302
May 30, 2017
We were pleased with Lake St Charles Retirement. The people were really nice there. We sat and ate with the girl that ran the place. She was very nice and very friendly. The dining area was very nice. The food was wonderful. The only down about it was pay laundry. You have to pay for your laundry, and they only offer one meal.
Christine471547
March 06, 2017
Lake St Charles Retirement Community was kind of big. My mom could have been walking a lot because it was sprawling. The people were very friendly. Everybody I talked to loved it there, so I got a good impression. It had a great big room for meetings, and that was good. They had a huge activity calendar and a bus that took people to churches and places. It was in the area that my mom wanted to live at the time. The grounds were very nice, very pretty, and well kept. The only reason why I gave it a 4 was that it was a bit older and wasn’t modern looking.
David366358
August 22, 2016
The independent living staff at Lake St. Charles was fine. The rooms were very acceptable. The food was great. The residents seemed to like it there.
Visitor121878050
March 15, 2016
My visit to Lake St. Charles was very good. The people working there were extremely nice. The activities I saw looked very nice. I liked the fact that the dining room was open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and that it's close to my house.
Visitor86616950
September 16, 2014
I chose Lake St. Charles mainly because of its proximity to my son, and it was a little more reasonable than some of the others. The food, most of the time, is a bad meal, but you can choose what you want because they have open menus, and you can get one or three meals a day. The staff is all very pleasant and they keep the place clean. One thing they can improve on is parking; they don't have adequate parking space. I sure would recommend this place to others.