Richmond Terrace:
A Residential Care Community
Richmond Terrace is a Lutheran Senior Services retirement community, offering peace of mind and freedom in 82 residential care apartments. Located in St. Louis County just southeast of I-64, Richmond Terrace’s wide range of personal services, on-site conveniences, friendly setting, and broad range of activities allow you to maintain as much of your independence as possible.
Richmond Terrace’s great location means that physicians, major shopping malls, churches, pharmacies, and shopping areas are nearby so you can stay connected. Friends and family will find it easy to stop in for a minute or stay for a while in your new home. Call 314.646.8000 or e-mail us today and let us know you how we help older adults live life to the fullest!
What We Offer
At Richmond Terrace, we employ a person-centered philosophy of care. That means our staff members dedicate themselves to customizing the care experience to the wishes and needs of each individual resident.
Far from the sterile, clinical trappings of traditional assisted living facilities, our community is committed to creating real homes for our residents. Here, we build environments specially designed to suit the needs of older adults and create flexible staff schedules to better fit the rhythms and routines of each person we serve. It’s all part of our dedication to cherishing our residents as the unique individuals they are.
Services and Amenities
Residential care at Richmond Terrace offers all the comforts of home, plus so much more. Our surroundings are charming and graceful with exceptional dining and amenities. Perhaps the best comfort comes from knowing that you or your loved one will be embraced in a caring community that fosters active living.
We offer:
- Assistance with activities of daily living and medication assistance and administration
- An onsite Senior Fitness Specialist as well as onsite therapy
- Diverse social, cultural and educational services year-round
- A sense of community and friendship for active senior living
- Onsite health care services with a wide range of options for mind, body and soul
- Full service building, grounds and appliance maintenance
- Exceptional housekeeping service
- Regularly scheduled activities for many different interests
- Many utility costs included
- Superb dining services (Click here for a sample menu.)
- Move-In Resources to assist you with the moving process
- On-site transportation services, a beauty shop, and a barber shop
- A faith-inspired community with an onsite chaplain and spiritual services
For your comfort and convenience, physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available on-site through our REACH Wellness program. Personal care programs are available and tailored to meet your individual needs. Plus, you’ll receive priority access to higher levels of care should your needs change.
Our Promise To You
Richmond Terrace is part of Lutheran Senior Services, one of the largest not-for-profit senior care networks of its kind in the country. Our goal is to create the highest quality retirement communities possible, with a full array of personalized features to customize the retirement living experience for each person. Here, we honor and cherish people of all faiths, respecting their beliefs and helping them stay in touch with their personal faith practices.
We look forward to showing you our beautiful campus here in Richmond Heights. At Richmond Terrace, we’re more than a retirement home — we’re a community of close friends.
Floor Plans
Retire in style — Richmond Terrace offers a variety of floorplans. Click on the pictures below to enlarge images of a few samples.
Our Staff
Greetings!
On behalf of the residents and employees of Richmond Terrace, I want to welcome you to our home. We take great pride in creating a warm, active community, where older adults can feel at home, living life the way they want.
We work to make Richmond Terrace a worry-free environment. From the personal care our residents receive to the well-appointed surroundings to the delicious meals served three times daily, this is a place you can be proud to call home.
Located in Richmond Heights, Missouri, we are minutes from highway access as well as shopping and dining establishments. Come pay us a visit — you might find yourself wanting to make Richmond Terrace your home, too!
In Christ,
Dava Elias-Dotzenrod
Executive Director
Executive Director
ph 314.646.8000, x211
The Executive Director for Richmond Terrace, Dava Elias-Dotzenrod joined the LSS team in 2006. Dava has more than 30 years' experience in senior care. She has worked in the capacity of Administrator, Food Service Director, and Environmental Services Director. She also has her Social Service Designee certification, as well as being a Certified Marketing Professional. Dava currently lives in West County with her husband, Neil. Together they have 7 children and 18 grandchildren.
Director of Dining Services
314.646.8000, Ext. 209
Chaplain
ph 314.446.2376
As a college graduate, Reverend Darryl taught school for a couple of years in special education. He returned to school, attending Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois. To support his education, he taught for the Springfield Public School system in special education. During his seminary training, he also took four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Upon graduation and ordination Darryl began serving as a chaplain for the developmentally disabled in state institutions. As many state facilities for the developmentally disabled were downsized, he began serving in ministry to the elderly. Darryl spent ten years in Central Minnesota before coming to Lutheran Senior Services and has just completed ten years of service here.
Giving
Volunteering:
Giving A Gift of Time
At Richmond Terrace, 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 Richmond Terrace, 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 Richmond Terrace 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.
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Administrator of Stewardship
ph 314.446.2412
Kirk Mattes, Administrator of Stewardship for Lutheran Senior Services, joined Lutheran Senior Services in 2000. Prior to joining Lutheran Senior Services, he was vice president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Foundation’s Gift Planning Services. As the Administrator of Stewardship, Kirk oversees a professional staff deployed to the various Lutheran Senior Services communities. He has a wealth of experience, helping people deal with financial challenges and opportunities. When not working, he enjoys trying to keep up with his grandchildren, playing racquetball, and rooting for the Cardinals.
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 to the Good Neighbor Program help ensure that older adults who need access to low-cost, non-medical care in their own homes can be linked to independent caregivers.
Affordable Housing
Donations to LSS' Affordable Housing communities help provide housing and services for older adults with fewer economic resources.
Hospice Care
Giving to LSS Hospice Care helps patients and their families with items and services, that are beyond the scope of reimbursed care in order to increase their comfort and decrease their stress at the end of life.
Outreach Social Services
Donors to this LSS program ensure that economically-challenged older adults have access to social workers who can connect them to resources that maintain or improve their living situation through in-home assessment and/or on-going care management.
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 fosters independence for older adults by funding recruitment, training, and support for volunteers who assist seniors with day-to-day financial tasks such as balancing a checkbook or paying bills.
Area of Greatest Need
Your unrestricted gift will go directly to the area of greatest need.
Moving In
Costs for residential care are assessed on a monthly basis. For specific pricing, contact our senior living counselor by calling 314.646.8000 or by email.
LSS Move-In Resources
Lutheran Senior Services offers a host of resources to make the move to Richmond Terrace 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 314.646.8000 or by email.
