The Sarah Community in Bridgeton, Missouri, is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) sponsored by several Catholic religious congregations. The community offers several levels of senior care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and dedicated memory care. The campus features three primary residences: Veronica House for assisted living, Naomi House for skilled nursing services, and Anna House for memory support care. Residents have access to amenities such as restaurant-style dining, wellness programming, a barber and beauty salon, and spiritual care services.

Care and medical support at The Sarah Community is tailored to meet a broad range of resident needs. Staff are equipped to assist with incontinence care, provide medication management, and support residents with ambulatory needs. Diabetes management services are available, as well as access to fitness programs and podiatry care to support overall health and mobility. Full assistance is offered with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, ensuring support for residents who require higher levels of help. On-site amenities include a barber/beauty salon, and opportunities for wellness such as yoga and chair yoga classes. Care services and communications are conducted in English to accommodate residents’ needs.

Resident and family feedback has highlighted consistent concerns regarding the quality and responsiveness of care at this facility. Reports from both residents and families describe challenges such as staff negligence in meeting basic needs, delays in medication administration, and slow completion of laboratory work. Communication with supervisory staff is frequently cited as difficult, with supervisors often described as unavailable and unresponsive to inquiries. Many reviews indicate a lack of confidence in timely medical support and staff attentiveness, with concerns about inefficiencies and possible understaffing. These shortcomings have contributed to family members expressing a lack of trust in both the staff’s ability to provide adequate care and the management’s responsiveness to issues.

Transportation services at The Sarah Community include complimentary transportation for residents. This service is available for both medical appointments and non-medical errands, aiming to support residents’ access to healthcare as well as their ability to participate in community outings and other outside activities.

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 $4,218. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.