About The Sarah Community
The Sarah Community offers Retirement Apartments, Residential Care apartments and skilled nursing care for older adults. Here, tomorrow is to be embraced, not feared. In all directions there are new horizons and new opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. As every resident will tell you, theirs is a home made warmer by celebrating diversity and new acquaintances.
The Sarah Community, through the collaboration of five Catholic religious congregations of women, provides quality service with respect, compassion and a spirit of welcoming hospitality for the long term care and retirement needs of their members and the general public.
At The Sarah Community, residents who are men and women, couples and singles, discover and experience everyday a nurturing and empowering environment. The best in each person is called forth creatively and celebrated in an atmosphere of respect for the dignity and individuality of each one. Our residents and staff seek to build a community of care and love that is open to all the treasures and surprises of life so each one may find meaning, purpose and inner wisdom.
Mission
The Sarah Community, through the collaboration of five Catholic religious congregations
of women, provides quality service for the long term care and retirement needs of their
members and the general public with respect, compassion and a spirit of welcoming
hospitality.
Founding Congregations
The Sarah Community values
- The gift of life and shows respect for each person’s human dignity and uniqueness
- An atmosphere conducive to the expression of faith and nurturing of the spiritual dimension of life
- The promotion of lifelong development and holistic growth of the individual
- An attitude of compassionate service and concern for our residents
- Dedication to creativity and excellence in work and services
- Mutual support, justice and collaboration in relationships with staff, residents and their families
Accomplishments
January 1996 |
First conversation |
May & October 1997 |
Incorporation of the Sarah Community and The Sarah Community Foundation |
May 1998 |
Groundbreaking, and renovation begins |
January 1999 |
Anna House opens |
June 1999 |
Veronica House opens |
May 2000 |
Naomi House opens |
QUALITY
Semi-Annual (Unannounced) Federal/State Inspections for Licensed Facilities
- Anna House and Veronica House are in the top tier of facilities with near-perfect inspection records
Quality Improvement
- TSC organizes a staff team to study, track and monitor quality indicators that measure resident care and well-being for comparison to industry averages
- All staff departments have quality indicators to ensure high resident satisfaction
- Monthly Town Hall meetings provide formal communication between residents, administrators and department managers
Person-Centered Model of Resident Care
- The Sarah Community is one of only nine licensed communities in Missouri chosen for the Person-Centered Care Project, a state facilitated program
- Nursing staff assist residents with all aspects of daily living - housekeeping, laundry, food service needs – to foster a home-like environment
- Other programs and services include :
Family-to-family support |
Pain management |
Humor & music therapy |
Wound prevention & management |
Philosophical Café |
Cultural events from the community |
Resident committees |
Group outings |
Health and Wellness education |
Access to alternative medicine programs |
Resident profiles in newsletters |
Special family events |
Community Partnerships
The Sarah Community –
- Welcomes internship and job training programs with secondary schools and university affiliates, such as St. Louis University and The Special School District
- Recognizes more than 40 volunteers annually
Resident members of the School Sisters of Notre Dame participate in The Nun Study, the University of Kentucky’s longitudinal study of aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Spiritual Life Services
- Annual Blessing of the Hands for residents and staff
- Memory Table for deceased residents
- Daily Mass
- Annual Memorial Service for resident families, friends and staff
- Ecumenical programs and event
Continuum of Care
- Three levels of service and care on a single campus
- Collaborations with home health agencies for health screenings, educational programs and support services
- Partnerships with rehabilitation agencies for health and wellness, as well as therapeutic programs
The Deli & Gift Shop
- Casual dining and shopping for residents, families and staff
PROGRESSIVE FOCUS
TSC has developed, and continues to grow, from a foundation of leadership: women and
men committed to innovation, quality, financial strength and, most importantly, compassionate care to residents and their needs.
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