The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village

In south Springfield, The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village provides assisted living at 2410 W Chesterfield Blvd. Phoenix Senior Living operates the community, and its materials refer to this level of help as personal care. Short respite stays of 14 to 29 days are also available, a useful option after a hospital stay or while a family caregiver is away on a trip or simply needs rest.

Help is available with bathing, dressing and other daily activities, and staff supervise the medications residents take themselves. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are offered on site, so a resident building strength after an illness does not have to travel for sessions. Trained staff work around the clock, and the building has resident call and emergency response systems and wheelchair access.

Private and semi-private apartments include kitchenettes and roomy bathrooms, and utilities are covered, with telephone and cable TV optional. 3 meals a day plus snacks are served in a restaurant-style dining room, and a private dining room is available for family gatherings. A library, a game room, a courtyard, a salon and barber shop and landscaped walking paths are shared by residents.

Mercy Hospital Springfield is part of the local medical picture, and Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Gardens and the Wildlife National Museum make good outings by scheduled transportation. Families can ask about the activity calendar and how care plans are updated, and compare choices in senior living in Springfield.