With its mature trees and bright new look, Hidden Lake offers seniors outstanding independent living in north St. Louis County. This newly renovated, gated community has easy access to Highway 367 and I-270, making it easy for friends and family to stop by for a visit or to share a meal.
A safe neighborhood where the warm camaraderie of friends and staff is part of everyday life, Hidden Lake features many neighborhood activities, yet is close to a wide variety of entertainment, dining, and outdoors activities.
Call 314.355.8833 or e-mail us today to schedule a visit.
Services
Continuum of Care
Hidden Lake is a continuing care retirement community, which means that independent living, residential care, memory care and skilled nursing are available within our community.
Senior Living Apartments and Patio Homes
Hidden Lake features 85 spacious senior living apartments and 31 patio homes featuring 20 meals a month in the private dining room, twice monthly cleaning, heavy cleaning, all maintenance, an urgent call system and paid utilities.
Residential Care Apartments
Hidden Lake’s 37 private residential care apartments feature 24-hour staffing, personal care, medication assistance, weekly light housekeeping, linen service, annual heavy cleaning, and three meals daily.
Skilled Nursing and Memory Care
Our 67 private and semi-private skilled nursing rooms offer 24-hour professional nursing care in a compassionate environment. We also provide memory care for ambulatory individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in rooms featuring full baths and mini-kitchens; 24-hour on-call nursing assistance and trained staff; licensed medication management; an incontinence care program; and individualized care management and medical director oversight.
In-Home Services
Lutheran Senior Services recognizes additional help is sometimes needed. We offer nursing and therapy through Home Health, Private Duty, and Hospice Care. In-home care coordinators are available on-site to personally assist residents.
Resources
A Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to Hidden Lake!
We offer seniors an active lifestyle and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that help is available if you need it. Located in north St. Louis County, Missouri, our personal services and on-site conveniences allow you to lead a maintenance-free lifestyle. When you arrive at Hidden Lake, you’ll feel right at home. Surrounded by schools, churches and wonderful neighborhoods, Hidden Lake is truly a comfortable, welcoming community.
As part the of Lutheran Senior Services family of communities, we combine a faith-based approach and a respect and dignity for all who call Hidden Lake home. Whether you or your loved one is looking for a maintenance-free, independent apartment or patio home or requires varying stages of assistance and supervision, Hidden Lake is the senior living community to select. Please contact us with questions or to set up a time to visit. We look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Rachel Giffhorn
Executive Director
Members of our Team
Executive Director
ph 314.355-5153, Ext. 2313
RGiffhorn@LSSLiving.org
Rachel Giffhorn joined LSS in 2007. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from Baylor University, a master’s degree in health administration from Saint Louis University and a nursing degree from Chamberlain College. Rachel lives with her husband, Neil, and daughter, Josie, in Waterloo, Illinois. She truly loves what her job allows her to do—to make friends and develop relationships with individuals of every age.
Senior Living Counselor
ph 314.292.7503
PSchleper@LSSLiving.org
Hidden Lake’s Senior Living Counselor for more than five years, Patty Schleper is a certified marketing professional. She has worked with older adults and their families for more than a decade, helping them determine their senior living needs.
Dining
Director of Dining Services
ph 314.292.7505
DPerkins@LSSLiving.org
With more than 24 years of experience in the food service business, Hidden Lake’s Dining Services Director Donna Perkins is a certified dietary manager as well as a food protection professional. She has been with Lutheran Senior Services for 15 years. She believes that a healthy, pleasant and loving dining experience is part of the high quality of life offered at Hidden Lake.
On-Site Dining
Residents in our patio homes and apartment residences can take advantage of our on-site dining options, or enjoy a meal with friends and family in the comfort of their own home.
Come Dine With Us!
Residents in our independent living apartments and patio homes can enjoy lunch or dinner in our beautifully appointed dining rooms. Up to 20 meals a month are included in their monthly service fee.
Our residential care dining area provides buffet service for three meals a day, while our memory care and care center areas provide table service. Our attentive dining services staff is always ready to assist you!
Sample Dinner Menus
Our dining staff works to provide a variety of dishes to excite every palate. From home cooking to international cuisine, there’s always something new to try, and something familiar to savor.
Sunday
Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin or Parmesan Turkey Cutlet, Candied Yams, Seasoned Green Beans, Buttered Corn, Salad Bar, Wheat Dinner Roll, and Peach Pie.
Monday
Beef Pot Roast & Vegetables or Polish Sausage, with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Pot Roast Vegetables, Sauerkraut, Salad Bar, Dinner Roll, and Southern Banana Pudding.
Tuesday
Barbecued Ribs or Chicken Tetrazzini, with Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Salad Bar, Corn Muffin, and Boston Crème Pie.
Wednesday
Chicken Chop Suey over Rice or Baked Cod Almondine, with Baked Potato, Oriental Stir Fry Vegetables, Buttered Peas, Salad Bar, Homebaked Rolls, Lemon Bars.
Thursday
Smothered Pork Chop or Cheeseburger Meatloaf, with Whipped Potatoes & Gravy, Beets in Orange Sauce, Cauliflower Polonaise, Salad Bar, Parkerhouse Rolls, and Peach Cobbler.
Friday
Bourbon Pecan Breaded Chicken Breast or Fried Butterfly Shrimp, with Confetti Rice, Parmesan Tomatoes, French-style Green Beans, Salad Bar, Crescent Rolls, and Cherry Cheesecake.
Saturday
Grilled Ham Steak with Pineapple Ring or Roast Beef au Jus, with Escalloped Potatoes, Spinach Soufflé, Peas & Mushrooms, Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing.
Pastoral Care
Greetings in the name of the Lord!
Welcome to Hidden Lake. We believe the Lord wants us to care for the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. As the Hidden Lake chaplain, a large part of my role is to extend our faith through personal relationships with our residents.
Christ-centered worship services are conducted for the entire community. Regular Bible study gives residents the opportunity to apply God’s Word to daily life. Counseling is available for residents dealing with troublesome personal issues. When residents and their families face challenging times, I am there to minister to them.
The love of Jesus for everyone is at the heart of my ministry. His presence in the life of this community makes it a special neighborhood. I look forward to becoming one of your caregivers. At Hidden Lake, we want everyone to live life to the fullest!
Sincerely,
Rev. Randy Shields
Chaplain
Chaplain
ph 314.292.7535
RShields@LSSLiving.org
The Chaplain at Hidden Like since 2002, Chaplain Randy Shields earned his doctorate in theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. His advanced studies allowed him to have teaching experiences at both college and seminary levels of education. Prior to becoming a chaplain with Lutheran Senior Services, he served for 16 years as the campus pastor at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Chaplain Calendar
The Care Center:
Tuesday Mornings – “Good Morning Devotion: HUGS – “Help Us Grow Strong”
Thursday Mornings – “Bible Gems: KISS – “Keep It Short and Simple”
Independent and RCF Residents:
Tuesday Afternoons – Christ-Centered Worship (The Lord’s Supper once a month)
Thursday Afternoons – Gospel Teaching (otherwise known as Bible Study)
Sunday Afternoons – Roman Catholic Communion
Three Times a Year (February, June, October) – Thursday Morning Prayer Breakfast
Special Seasonal Services as Announced
Floor Plans
Here is a selection of the many floor plans that are available. Click on the images below for larger pictures.
A Tradition of Support
Lutheran Senior Services is a not-for-profit organization that is built on financial stability and sound stewardship. We invite you to share our mission of serving seniors at Hidden Lake by making a gift that will advance our Christian mission of honoring and cherishing those we serve. Your gift will be used to directly help people.
Make your legacy part of the Lutheran Senior Service legacy. Select a specific area for your gift or make a gift to the area of greatest need. You may give now, or contact our gift consultant for free and confidential advice about how your gift can help others.
Click here to make a donation online using our secure online system powered by E-Service.
For More Information, Call…
Director of Stewardship
ph 314.292.7546
BZimmer@LSSLiving.org
With more than 20 years of experience in Christian stewardship and planned giving with retirement communities, Director of Stewardship Becky Zimmer can be a valuable resource in planning a gift that will benefit you today and others through the generations. Currently Becky is a member of the Board of Trustees for the St. Louis Planned Giving Council and co-chairs the Legacy Leadership Conference on Building Philanthropic Partnerships.
Giving Opportunities
Benevolent Care
Contributions to our Benevolent Care Fund endow future financial assistance for residents who have exhausted their financial resources and are no longer able to afford service at their care level.
Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan donors support residents who are currently in need of additional funding to maintain their present level of care.
Christ Care
Donations to the Christ Care Fund help provide relief for Lutheran Senior Services staff members who are experiencing emergency financial needs.
Christian Artwork
Donors to the Christian Artwork fund help to purchase inspirational decorations for LSS communities, creating a feeling of home for our residents.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Funds donated to LSS’ CPE program help support future ministry workers as they train for specialized ministries related to pastoral care, counseling, and/or older adult ministry.
Good Neighbor Program
Funds donated to the Good Neighbor Program help to support volunteers who provide referral to independent caregivers who provide basic household tasks and/or non-medical personal care.
Affordable Housing
Donations to LSS’ Affordable Housing communities help provide housing and services for older adults with fewer economic resources.
Hospice Care
By giving to Hospice Care, donors assist this program in providing faith-based, end-of-life care that focuses not only on physical needs, but also on spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial health.
Outreach Social Services
Donations to the Outreach Social Services program help provide funds for the assessment of needs, resource identification and referral, and geriatric care management services.
Pastoral Care
Supporting Pastoral Care aids the efforts of our specially trained chaplains. The Pastoral Care team provides comfort and spiritual guidance our residents, families and staff.
Staff Scholarships
Donations to the staff scholarships assist with educational opportunities that keep staff throughout the Lutheran Senior Services organization current on the most advanced methods for caring for and supporting the senior lifestyle.
Volunteer Money Management
Supporting Volunteer Money Management provides funds for volunteers who assist seniors with day-to-day financial tasks.
Area of Greatest Need
Your unrestricted gift will go directly to the area of greatest need
