Medical Respite
Why Respite Care in St. Louis?
With 2.8 million people, St. Louis is the 21st largest U.S. metropolitan area. More than 1,200 people experience homelessness on any given night in the City of St. Louis alone, and fewer than 40 medical respite beds exist across the region to serve them. Most patients experiencing homelessness find themselves discharged to the streets or land in programs without access to daily medical care and monitoring. Alternatively, hospitals are obliged to keep them in inpatient beds to allow for proper healing which drives up healthcare costs.
Our Approach
Three Steps Home Medical Respite Program provides a sanctuary for homeless individuals who are too sick or frail to recuperate on the streets, yet do not require hospitalization allowing them to receive the care and support needed for healing.
On-site Clinical Service
We offer on-site clinical services with daily evaluation to patients
Intensive Case Management
We prioritize intensive case management through our Community Health workers who understand the unique needs of our patients
Short-Term Housing
31 beds, a 30-60 day stay, daily nurse oversight and 24/7 on-call medical support
Partnerships with Providers
We partner with hospitals, primary care providers, and community organizations to reduce hospitalization and provide holistic care
What this
can look like
Rest and healing in a safe environment with a bed, dresser, and a beautiful view.