Barnes-jewish Extended Care

Barnes-Jewish Extended Care is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Clayton, Missouri, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The community is owned by BJC HealthCare and managed by Bethesda, and maintains a consistently high rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with a better-than-average staff-to-patient ratio.

The facility specializes in sub-acute care and medically complex conditions, with particular focus on orthopedic, post-surgical, and stroke recovery. Services include seven-days-a-week physical therapy, intravenous therapy, and other rehabilitation services tailored to residents' critical needs. The community benefits from access to the resources and expertise of the renowned Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University physicians.

Living accommodations emphasize comfort and homelike settings, with chef-prepared meals and a calendar full of activities planned by an activities team to enhance residents' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The community features a beautiful courtyard with greenery and shade. The facility also maintains a proactive approach to infection control, providing access to flu and COVID vaccines for residents, rehab patients, and staff.

Located in Clayton, the community places residents close to St. Louis's amenities while maintaining a desirable neighborhood address. As part of Bethesda Health Group, residents have access to additional senior living services and support. The organization is a non-profit, non-denominational provider that offers financial assistance to residents who exhaust their resources.