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Dolan Memory Care at Calais is a 44-bed assisted living facility with specialized memory care at 1225 Tennant Road, Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri. Kendra Shelton administers the facility, operated by Cura, Inc. The facility focuses on person-centered care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
An important operational constraint: Dolan Memory Care does not accept Medicare or Medicaid, accepting only private-pay residents. This significantly limits access to families without independent financial resources. The facility maintains a physician on staff and provides 24-hour staffing, positioning it as a more medically-oriented memory care community than typical assisted living. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available.
The facility offers family-style dining and emphasizes family support alongside person-centered care. Fifty-four photos are available, suggesting comprehensive documentation of the environment. The facility is part of the Dolan Memory Care organization, suggesting multi-location management structure.
Located in a car-dependent area of Saint Louis County with Walk Score 16, the facility is in an isolated setting where most errands require a car. Few nearby services are walkable.
Families evaluating Dolan Memory Care at Calais should request details regarding private-pay costs, physician availability protocols, specific therapeutic approaches for memory care, staff training in dementia care, respite care arrangements, and family support offerings before enrollment.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Dolan Memory Care at Calais is legally operated by Cura, Inc, and administrated by Kendra Shelton.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 35 | This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (15 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 57% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 1.9 | 4.4 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.9 vs. MO avg 4.4).↓ 57% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.5 | 5 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.5 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (6 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 14% better |
175.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Saint Louis's city center to Dolan Memory Care at Calais's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Dolan Memory Care at Calais is located in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Sunrise of Des Peres |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Des Peres | 102
Facility
102
MO AVG
97
Rank
#169 / 454 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
MO AVG
45
Rank
#244 / 563 | - | Sjv 1 Des Peres Opco, LLC | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
| Brookdale West County |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ballwin | 98
Facility
98
MO AVG
97
Rank
#189 / 454 | No |
56
Facility
56
MO AVG
45
Rank
#181 / 563 | - | Vb Ballwin Sh, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 209 | A+ |
| The Madison Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Kansas City (Martin City) | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | - | Swkc Senior Community LLC | 6
Facility
6
MO AVG
11
Rank
#89 / 209 | A+ |
| The Grande At Creve Coeur |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Creve Coeur | 58
Facility
58
MO AVG
97
Rank
#375 / 454 | No |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | Studio | Kauhale Creve Coeur, LLC | 10
Facility
10
MO AVG
11
Rank
#78 / 209 | - |
| Dolan Memory Care at Calais |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Saint Louis | 44
Facility
44
MO AVG
97
Rank
#408 / 454 | No |
16
Facility
16
MO AVG
45
Rank
#467 / 563 | ALF** (44) | Cura, Inc | - | - |
The legal owner and operator of Dolan Memory Care at Calais is Cura, Inc.
Dolan Memory Care at Calais has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to MO state health department records, Dolan Memory Care at Calais's license number is 053201.
According to MO state health department records, Dolan Memory Care at Calais's license expires on December 4, 2027.
Dolan Memory Care at Calais's occupancy is 80%.
Kendra Shelton is the administrator of Dolan Memory Care at Calais.
Dolan Memory Care at Calais has 44 beds.
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