Best Independent Living in Florissant, MO

At 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant, Fields of Florissant operates a 102-bed multi-level-of-care community encompassing nursing home, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The 3-story building contains studio through 2-bedroom units and is run by Willow Ridge Senior Living-Florissant LLC, administered by Ms Kari Lenz. Occupancy sits at 64%. The neighborhood is car-dependent (Walk Score 17), positioned 1.1 miles from Florissant’s city center; transport is necessary for most errands and services.

The operational model includes on-site rehabilitation, chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, activity programming, community spaces, transportation access, beauty services, and pet-friendly residency. Missouri Medicaid waivers apply for eligible nursing home and dementia care residents; Medicare Savings Program coverage is available; private payment is accepted.

Over eight years, Fields of Florissant has been inspected 14 times; exactly double the Missouri state average of 7 inspections. The facility’s deficiency rate per inspection is 3.6, which is 28% lower than the state average of 5, suggesting that when violations occur, they’re less concentrated than typical. But the annual deficiency volume of 6.3 per year exceeds the state average of 4.4 by 43%, meaning the cumulative violation load across all inspections runs elevated. Translation: this facility gets inspected more often than most Missouri nursing homes, and when summed across those inspections, citation counts run above average even though individual inspection sessions show lower violation density.

What this characterizes is a facility under elevated regulatory attention with mixed compliance results; more frequent scrutiny and higher overall violation counts, but violations per inspection cycle running below average.

Enjoy a serene, picturesque setting with cozy neighborhoods, and a nearby bird sanctuary at The Villa at Riverwood, a welcoming senior living community Florissant, MO, offering independent living. The community offers a variety of floor plans, including studios and one and two-bedroom apartments with access to convenient services and amenities. With front desk concierge service 24/7, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and free, scheduled transportation, residents live a convenient lifestyle.

Providing a comfortable and engaging living experience for seniors, The Villa at Riverwood conducts a variety of engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests and preferences. The community offers numerous amenities and programs, including a beauty salon, Ageility gym, library, activity studio, card and game room, and TV lounge. Additionally, residents benefit from an emergency pendant system, a pet-friendly environment, on-site maintenance, and various medical services to ensure they stay on top of their health needs.