Country Squire

Welcome to Country Squire, a highly-rated independent living community where residents can enjoy quiet, charming suburban living about an hour away from Kansas City. 

Located in beautiful St. Joseph, Missouri, Country Squire is a warm and inviting offering affordable housing and all-inclusive maintenance-free living near downtown.

Residents love Country Squire for many reasons, spanning from the spacious apartment homes to the incredible all-inclusive amenities. During their stay, residents get access to the following conveniences and features, all available at no extra cost:

• TV Lounge
• Walking Paths
• Library
• Lounge Area
• Chapel and Devotional Services
• Fitness Equipment and Exercise Programs
• Pool tables
• On-site Activity Room
• Private Dining Room
• Game Room
• Resident Kitchen
• WiFI in the Common Area
• Daily activities and events
• On-site Laundry Facilities
• Community Fireplace
• Restaurant-style Dining Room
• Patio Area
• On-site Computer Room with Internet Access
• Restaurant-style communal dining room
• On-site Beautician Services in the Barber/Beauty Salon 
• Community Grounds and Gardens
• Parking On-site

Country Squire’s meals are included with each resident’s monthly fees, taking the hassle out of preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dedicated kitchen staff prepares recipes residents are sure to love using fresh, wholesome ingredients, featuring daily menu items like: 

• Charleston Hummingbird Cake
• Breakfast Casserole
• Chocolate Chip Cake
• Molten chocolate cake
• White Cranberry Cashew Truffles
• Watermelon, feta and arugula salad with balsamic glaze
• Crab Salad
• Beef Tenderloin on mint and fava bean puree
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Irish beef stew

St. Joseph is a small town with a lot of charm, bringing important resources close to home without the hustle and bustle of city living. 

Down the street, residents can access high-quality medical care at the Mosaic Life Care medical center, or go shopping at the East Hills Mall. 

The community takes day trips to nearby points of interest as part of their life enrichment programming, with popular destinations like:

• The Pony Express Museum
• The Missouri Theater
• Kansas City Chiefs Games

Transportation services are also included with each resident’s monthly fees, taking the stress out of seeing doctors and running errands. If residents have their own cars, they are welcome to park on-site at Country Squire.

During their stay at Country Squire, residents have access to exciting daily activities and events like: 

• Resident Appreciation DInners
• Coffee and Doughnut socials
• Tai Chi
• Community theater
• Knitting and crocheting classes
• Shuffleboard
• Hymnal choir
• Card games
• Floral Arrangement Classes
• Outdoor activities
• Movie screenings
• Crossword puzzles
• Stretching classes
• Walking Groups
• Cribbage
• Trivia
• Manicure and pedicure sessions
• Birthday parties
• Raffles
• Coffee Klatch
• Fashion shows
• Mindful Movement
• Sit-down aerobics
• Board games
• Lifelong learning opportunities

Country Squire has a wide variety of housing options for families to consider before they move in, including:

• Studio (Starting at 377 sq ft)
• One-bedroom (Starting at 528 sq ft)
• Two-bedroom (Starting at 916 sq ft)

Apartment amenities at Country Squire include: 

• Soft carpet and window treatments
• Heating and air conditioning
• Telephone hookups
• Private units
• Cable TV hookups
• Wheelchair-accessible units available
• Attached patios/balconies (in select units)
• All-inclusive utilities
• Emergency response tools and services
• In-unit kitchen spaces

Country Squire takes their commitment to exceptional independent care to heart, providing everything residents need to thrive with total peace of mind. From their comprehensive housekeeping to their exciting group outings, Country Squire goes above and beyond to make sure residents enjoy the resort-style living families expect from Holiday Retirement.

According to online reviews from families and residents, Country Squire is an exceptional choice for independent living because:

• The life enrichment programming schedule is full of activities residents love, offering a wide variety of things to do, scheduled with residents’ hobbies in mind
• The staff are informative and outgoing, quick to answer questions during a family’s experience with the community
• The apartments are updated and kept clean, with reliable weekly housekeeping services available at no extra charge
• The community is quick to respond to maintenance requests

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is Country Squire located?

Country Squire is located at: 

1602 Buckingham St

St. Joseph, MO 64506

Q: What care services and amenities does Country Squire provide?

At Country Squire, families get access to many services and amenities with their monthly fee, including:

• Complimentary transportation 
• Weekly housekeeping
• 24/7 emergency response services
• Inclusive utilities
• Free laundry facilities
• Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
• Free parking for residents and guests
• On-site activities and social events

To get a complete list of the services and amenities residents enjoy at Country Squire, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: What levels of care does Country Squire provide?

Country Squire provides independent living on-campus. They do not offer assisted living or medical care, but they are welcome to make arrangements with a third-party provider for services like personal care or medical care. 

For more information about the types of care available through Country Squire, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: How much does Country Squire cost?

Country Squire’s monthly rates vary for each resident, in correlation with the size and layout of their apartment. To get a personalized estimate for the community based on their most recent pricing, please use the “Get Pricing” link above. 

Q: Is Country Squire pet-friendly?

Pets are welcome at Country Squire, as long as they comply with the guidelines regarding size and breed. Additionally, a resident must be able to provide their pet with adequate daily care. To learn more about the pet policy at Country Squire, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Country Squire?

At Country Squire, life enrichment programming is a cornerstone of their dedication to quality independent living. Holiday Retirement believes staying active and involved with one’s community is the key to a happy, vibrant lifestyle, and they enable engagement through exciting daily events and activities. 

To learn more about upcoming life enrichment opportunities at Country Squire and how they help residents live thriving, active lives, please use the link above to make an inquiry.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Country Squire, Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph which is 1.3 miles away, and Atchison Hospital, which is 24.6 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Country Squire are:

• Pet Friendly
• Activity Center
• Outdoor Areas
• Social Outings