Independent Living
Independent Living at The Fountains
Our Independent Living community at The Fountains is unique. We offer continental breakfast, lunch and dinner, bi-weekly housekeeping, emergency response system, innovative activities, comprehensive transportation program, 24 hour concierge services and much more. We also have great common areas, including: full service restaurant, movie theater, social center, card room, beauty & barber shop, Courtyard Café for all day dining, Kaldi’s coffee bar, craft/hobby room and fitness center to name a few.
However, our retirement community is more than just our independent living services and amenities. If you take a few minutes to meet some of the great people of The Fountains, you will notice a difference from other Senior Living Communities. Our community is what it is because of our residents: their stories, their wisdom and their smiles…that is what we are about.
Our staff is committed to encouraging a healthy, independent and quality lifestyle for seniors. We understand and love adults who have lived a long life filled with stories and experiences, and we appreciate the opportunity to share in your new life here at The Fountains of West County.
Services & Amenities Designed with your Retirement in Mind
We offer an array of services that we designed with your retirement in mind! Take a look below at what we offer to help you enjoy an active, carefree lifestyle. The concierge staff at our retirement community is at your service and available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Take time to enjoy the wide array of social and educational programs at The Fountains!
There is something for everyone!
The monthly residency fee includes rent for your spacious apartment and an abundance of services and amenities, such as:
- Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily
- Bi-weekly housekeeping
- Utilities including electric, water, sewer, and trash
- Comprehensive transportation program including medical appointments
- Wellness programs, social events, and recreational activities
- 24 hour concierge services
- Emergency response system
- Complimentary laundry facilities on each floor*
- Moving assistance
- Home Health Services available
- Indoor and outdoor maintenance
- Fitness/Wellness center
* In-suite laundry available in certain apartments
- Lewis and Clark Activity Room
- Full Service Dining Room
- All Day Dining- Courtyard Café
- Private Dining Room
- Kaldi’s Coffee Bar
- Craft/ Hobby Room
- Craft Kitchen
- On-Site Beauty Salon and Barber Services
- Library with Computer Center
- Movie Theatre
- Lounging Areas Throughout the Building
- Award-Winning Courtyard with walking path
- Garden Area
- Dog Park & Pet Friendly
- Carports
Lifestyle: Activities Galore!
Here at The Fountains, how you choose to enjoy life is completely up to you. We have an array of activities and outings so you have a wide variety of things to do.
Those who have fitness in mind will enjoy our well-equipped fitness center. We offer a variety of classes from tai chi to arthritis relief to brain power. On any given day, we may be at a Cardinals game, dining at renowned restaurants such as Josephine’s Tea Room and the Blue Owl, or visiting other local attractions including the Missouri Botanical Gardens, The Muny, The Fox Theatre, wineries, and more.
You can share your special interests or develop a new one by joining the various clubs at The Fountains, such as the Gals on the GO, the Men’s Club, Veteran’s Club or the Gardening Club. Simply join a game of bridge, poker, or bingo. Expand your skills by taking in a painting class or cooking demonstration. There is so much to do!
We know that little things can mean a lot to you, so our events and happenings are flexible to satisfy your own particular needs. If there is something you would like to do, simply suggest it to our staff. We want your ideas.
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Dining at The Fountains is Something Quite Special.
Residents can enjoy delicious, chef prepared meals in our full service Main Dining Room which features distinct dining times. In addition, Residents now have the flexibility to dine “all-day” in our new Courtyard Café. The multiple dining areas offer our Residents a wide array of meal options for lunch and dinner. We can also help you host a private party for friends and family in our Private Dining Room.
Included in your monthly rent is a continental breakfast along with lunch and dinner daily. We offer a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches in addition to main entrees.
Sample of dinner entrée selections include:
- Baked Sole with Herb Butter
- Chicken Spiedini
- London Broil smothered in Grilled Onions and Mushrooms
- Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
- Rigatoni and Meat Sauce
- Chicken Picatta
- Crab Stuffed Salmon
- And Much More!
Independent Living: Supportive Care Services
When a little help is all you need…
Sometimes a little help makes life easier and helps you to stay independent. We recognize that our residents want to live at The Fountains as long as possible, and stay as independent as possible. Supportive Services can help as our residents “age in place”. These services may be Private Duty or covered by Medicare.
Comfortable, Easy to Navigate Floorplans
Our senior living apartment homes are designed to offer the finest in carefree living, privacy, and comfort. Private patios or balconies grace most of The Fountains apartment homes and our newest addition building features in-suite laundry. You are certain to enjoy the bright and spacious floor plans, designed with attention to detail and your comfort in mind.