Gambrill Gardens, located in Ellisville, Missouri, is a senior living community that primarily offers independent living options, with additional support services under the broader senior living category. The community is designed for older adults seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle while maintaining autonomy, with supportive services available as needed. Residents at Gambrill Gardens have access to a range of amenities, including on-site dining, transportation, scheduled social activities, and a variety of communal spaces. The campus is noted for being well-kept and featuring attractive indoor and outdoor areas, while emphasizing a supportive, faith-based environment.

For care and medical support, residents at Gambrill Gardens benefit from access to healthcare through connections with area providers such as Saint Louis University Hospital and local ambulatory care services. The community also offers a range of ancillary health and wellness services, including access to an optometrist for vision care, as well as visits from massage therapists. Personal grooming needs are supported with an on-site barber and beauty salon. Wellness extends to diabetes care, fitness programs, and yoga or chair yoga classes, tailored to varying resident abilities. Residents have access to medication management services and can receive assistance with physical, occupational, and speech therapies as needed. Support with activities of daily living—such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting—is available, enabling residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible while having help at hand when required. English is the primary language of communication for staff and services at the community.

Transportation services at Gambrill Gardens are offered both complimentary and for an additional cost, supporting residents’ medical and non-medical needs. This enables residents to attend off-site medical appointments, shopping trips, group outings, and other personal errands without relying on personal vehicles or external transportation providers. Flexibility in transport options adds to resident independence and convenience.

Additional services in the community center around activities designed to promote well-being and engagement, such as yoga and chair yoga classes. Residents and their families frequently comment on the friendliness and dedication of the staff, as well as the sense of community among peers. Reviews note the variety of amenities, transportation flexibility, plentiful social programming, and the generally affordable nature of independent living options. While there are high marks for staff responsiveness and support during health changes or transitions, mixed feedback is reported on food services and meal program requirements. Some concerns about assistance response times and past management changes are mentioned, although the overall consensus is that Gambrill Gardens provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. Families are encouraged to ask detailed questions regarding current service offerings, policies, and any changes to ensure alignment with their needs and expectations.

Costs at this community start at $2,100 and range up to $6,180. The average price in the community is $4,140, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,429. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.