Lenoir Woods:
A Continuing Care Retirement Community.
An active lifestyle. Freedom from the hassles of home repairs. Priority access to quality health care. A community of close friends. It’s all here at Lenoir Woods.
Nestled in the beautiful wooded Columbia countryside, our community offers a full continuum of services – from independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing – in addition to a wide array of opportunities for fun and friendship that make it easy to lead an active, stimulating lifestyle. How can we help YOU live life to the fullest? Call 573.876.5800 or e-mail us today to find out!
What We Offer
Lenoir Woods is a continuing care retirement community, which means that independent living, REACH Short Stay rehabilitation therapy, residential care, and skilled nursing are all available within our community.
To learn more about any of our levels of service, please click on the links below.
Independent Living 
Enjoy an active lifestyle with freedom from the hassles of home repairs. We have several floor plans to choose from and all the amenities to make Lenoir Woods feel like home. With priority access to quality health care and a community of close friends, it’s all here at Lenoir Woods.
REACH Short Stay
If you need short-term rehabilitation following a qualifying hospital stay, you can find it through Lenoir Woods’ REACH Short Stay program. Here, you can benefit from our team of licensed nurses, therapists, nutritional managers, and social service workers as you work to reach your highest potential in a comfortable setting.
Residential Care
Our private residential care apartments provide you with access to our nursing staff and assistance for activities of daily living. Here, our residents find help with personal care, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and three daily meals.
Skilled Nursing
Lenoir Woods provides 54 private and 66 companion skilled nursing rooms offering 24-hour professional nursing care. Our care center rooms feature full baths, on-call nursing assistance, licensed medication management, an incontinence care program, individualized care management, and medical director oversight. We also provide memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments.
The Lutheran Senior Services Difference
As a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) community, Lenoir Woods is part of a 150-year tradition of compassionate service. At the heart of its philosophy of care is LSS’ Christian mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. Here, we honor and cherish people of all faiths, respecting their beliefs and helping them stay in touch with their personal faith practices.
We strive to serve the entire person—body, mind, and soul. To that end, we have a full time chaplain on staff to host weekly worship services, teach Bible classes, and to provide spiritual support when needed.
Photo Gallery
Here’s just a small sample of what awaits you at Lenoir Woods. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the images.
Our Staff
Greetings!
Welcome to Lenoir Woods!
At our community we offer 110 beautiful acres of peaceful country living in the heart of Missouri! Located in Columbia, Missouri, our neighborhoods are suited to those with a passion for life, and who love carefree living in a friendly, activity-filled environment!
Whether you are looking for a patio home along one of our winding, tree-lined streets or a spacious apartment home, life with maintenance-free living will allow you to do the things you want to do, when you want to do them!
Our residents say it best: “If you’re looking for friends, food, fun and fellowship, come to Lenoir Woods.”
We are all eagerly waiting to get to know you! Come and experience the difference life makes, living at Lenoir Woods! Our warm hearts and smiles will make you feel right at home!
Kent Kirkwood
Executive Director
Members of Our Team
Lenoir Woods Executive Director
ph 573.876.5888, x1602
The Executive Director of Lenoir Woods, Kent Kirkwood has more than 25 years’ experience in senior housing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s degree in social gerontology from Central Missouri University. He joined the LSS team in 2005. Kent and his wife Vallie have two children, Kate and Drew.
Senior Living Counselor
ph 573.876.5888, x1603
Stephanie Flakne has a background in Healthcare Administration and Marketing. She attended Columbia College where she studied Political Science, History and Psychology. She is a native of Independence, Missouri, and currently resides in Columbia with her husband and two step-children.
Health Care Services Administrator
ph 573.876.5888, x1000
Jill Layne, RN, MSN, has worked in the Health Care Center at Lenoir Woods since 1999 and has served the health care needs of seniors for more than 20 years. She has been one of the leaders in Culture Change at her community and is an advocate for person-centered care. She has presented several different programs for culture change advancement for long term care communities throughout the United States.
Director of Resident Services
ph 573.876.5888, x1605
The Director of Resident Services at Lenoir Woods, Elliott Bentley has nine years of experience working at Lenoir and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Columbia College and a master’s degree in health care management from William Woods University. Elliott lives in Columbia.
Director of Dining Services
ph 573.876.5888, x1608
Sandy Foster brings over 25 years of nutrition experience to Lenoir Woods. Her most recent position was with the University of Missouri, working in the Nutrition & Food Service department, overseeing the restaurant, catering and doctors lounge. She attended the University of Missouri, where she studied the nutrition needs of children. She is a native of Columbia and currently resides in Hallsville, Missouri, with her husband and three German shepherds.
Chaplain
ph 573.876.5888, x1717
Chaplain Jerry Riggert was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. He attended schools in Kansas, the Netherlands, Indiana and Illinois, earning a Master of Divinity degree. Before coming to LSS he served Lutheran congregations in Minnesota, Nebraska and Missouri as a parish pastor for 28 years. In addition, he is continuing his education through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. He has been with LSS since 2006.
Giving
Volunteering:
Giving A Gift of Time
At Lenoir Woods, service-minded individuals find many opportunities to give of their time and talents. We match each volunteer with residents and their families depending upon skills, interests, and availability.
Volunteering can include any number of activities, including:
- Clerical work
- Assistance with resident activities
- Support for special events and fundraisers
If you are interested in volunteering at Lenoir Woods, click here to email our volunteer coordinator.
Stewardship:
Giving a Gift of Treasure
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 Lenoir Woods 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 Services 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 573.876.5888, x 1613
Ron Freiburghaus is committed to building the benevolent care endowment for residents who have outlived their resources. He has twenty years of experience in fund development and estate planning at organizations such as Yale University, Missouri State Teachers Foundation and the University of Missouri. Ron works closely with volunteers and residents to offer wonderful opportunities to experience the joy of giving. Many of the financial options he proposes provide tax-advantaged, fixed income for life at an attractive rate of return, or do not involve current assets. Ron holds bachelor’s and doctor of jurisprudence degrees from the University of Missouri. His wife, Mary, is an Advanced Practice nurse at the Cosmopolitan Diabetes Center at University Hospital.
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, helping create 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 help support the volunteers at our Good Neighbor Program referral service which links independent caregivers with seniors who need assistance with 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 to 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 seniors.
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.
Moving In
Making the move to a senior living community is an investment in your own peace of mind. When you become a resident at Lenoir Woods, you get priority access to higher levels of care should your needs change.
Pricing
When you move into an independent living apartment home or patio home, you pay a one-time refundable Entrance Fee. This amount helps keep your monthly service fees lower. When you move out, you receive up to 95% of your Entrance Fee, depending on the refund option you choose.
For specific pricing, contact our senior living counselor by calling 573.876.5800 or by email.
For price information on REACH Short Stay, residential care, or skilled nursing, contact our senior living counselor by calling 573.876.5800 or by email.
LSS Move-In Resources
Lutheran Senior Services offers a host of resources to make the move to Lenoir Woods as smooth and carefree as possible. Through the LSS Move-In Resources Service, you can find help to organize, rightsize, move, and enjoy!
Our Move-In Resources Service can provide…
- Help with managing the home sale process.
- Assistance with transforming a new space so it becomes home.
- Advice on what to take, sell, or give away.
- Preapproved resources to help make the transition easy.
To learn more, contact our senior living counselor by calling 573.876.5800 or by email.
