Cost is based on the Apartment selected. The ALF supervisor will be glad to discuss cost of the different apartments.

Does Medicare pay for the Assisted Living Apartment? Medicare does not pay towards the care of the Assisted Living Apartment.

Does long-term care insurance pay for an apartment? Each policy is different. It is best to talk with the insurance agent about what the individual policy covers. 

• The availability and assistance of an attendant 24 hours a day.
• Administration of medications.
• 3 meals in the central dining room.
• Laundry services if wanted.
• Cable TV connection.
• Transportation to medical appointments.
• Hair wash, cut and styled by a licensed stylist. 

Residents who reside in Morningside Center Apartments may maintain a personal vehicle if the following conditions are met:

The resident possesses a valid, current Missouri driver’s license.

The resident shows evidence of current/active liability insurance and maintains the insurance.

The resident signs a release of liability.

Written statement from their physician they are physically/mentally able to drive a vehicle.

Apartments are not furnished so residents need to bring their own furniture. Furniture must be clean and in good repair.

Morningside Center has a no pet policy. Pets are welcome to visit in the facility. Pets can visit a resident in their apartment. The pet must be up to date on required vaccinations and must be on a leash or in a carrier and are the sole responsibility of the pet owner.

Smoking and use of tobacco products of any kind by residents and visitors is prohibited on the premises of Morningside Center.

Resident medications are stored per manufactures instructions and are kept by the facility and are administered to residents by certified staff based on physician order. VA medications are utilized as facility policy allows.

Residents may retain their current physician if the physician agrees to follow their care and would be available in an emergency to see them locally. The facilities Medical Director is contacted for emergent situations in the absence of a resident’s personal physician.

Apartments have a kitchenette, which consists of upper and lower cabinets, a small sink, and a refrigerator.  Residents are permitted to have a coffee maker & microwave. Other small appliance must be approved by the Administrator.   

Yes. Physical Performance Systems provides rehabilitation therapy.

Three meals and snacks are provided daily. Meals are served in the central dining room. Menus are under the review of a registered dietitian to create a meal plan that best fits the health needs of each resident.

There are trained certified staff members present and on duty 24 hours a day.

Yes. Morningside Center provides transportation for scheduled shopping trips, community events, and outdoor activities. We have other activities that take place within the facility.

Yes. Morningside Center provides transportation to medical appointments.

There is a private dining room and a community room for gathering with family members and small groups.

Religious services are offered.

Each apartment is equipped with satellite TV hookup and hard-wire phone service hookup. Morningside Center provides basic satellite Retirement Home TV service at no additional cost. Facility Wi-Fi internet service is provided at no additional cost.

Yes. Each apartment has a private toilet, sink and shower.

Yes. A full-service salon is available to all residents.

Morningside Center provides maintenance free living. Staff members take care of your housekeeping and laundry needs.