Village North Retirement Community

Village North Retirement Community is an independent living community in St. Louis, Missouri, situated on over 45 sprawling acres adjacent to BJC's Christian Hospital. The community is operated collaboratively by Bethesda and BJC HealthCare, offering independent living arrangements with various floor plan options available on a monthly rental basis with no entrance fee.

Residents have access to comprehensive wellness programs and services designed to promote overall health in mind, body, and spirit. The community provides a calendar of exercise classes, day trips, and social gatherings. A dedicated life enrichment team creates engaging programs tailored to individual resident preferences. Culinary options range from gourmet to comfort cuisine prepared by the community's kitchen team.

The grounds feature a lake, winding walking paths, and a waterside gazebo. The community emphasizes creating a vibrant living environment with socially connected programming. Bethesda also offers additional care services for residents whose health needs change, including assistance options that allow residents to remain in their apartments, with priority access given to Village North residents.

Located in St. Louis, the community benefits from proximity to quality healthcare services, including rehabilitation and long-term care options available on campus through BJC HealthCare. The organization takes a proactive approach to health and safety, including providing flu and COVID vaccines to residents and staff.

Bethesda Health Group is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization that provides a continuum of residential and care options for St. Louis area seniors and their families. Through the Bethesda Health Group Foundation, the organization offers financial assistance to residents who exhaust their resources.