Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (CRSS) provides services to improve the quality of life for senior adults by promoting and providing social, health, and housing programs and services in St. Louis City and County, as well as in St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin and Warren Counties.

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider of first choice in providing an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis

A Continuum of Quality Care for Senior Adults

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (CRSS) provides services to improve the quality of life for senior adults by promoting and providing social, health, and housing programs and services in St. Louis City and County, as well as in St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin and Warren Counties.

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider of first choice in providing an integrated continuum of quality housing and residential, health-care and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Cardinal Ritter Institute was founded in 1965 to address the needs of a growing senior adult population, especially the poor and frail senior adult. In 2004, Cardinal Ritter Institute changed its name to Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (CRSS) to better reflect its role in the community. CRSS, the largest agency of the Catholic Charities Federation, has been recognized on local and national levels for its expansive work on behalf of the senior adult.

The main offices of CRSS are located at 7601 Watson Road. Clients can choose from the many facilities operated by CRSS, depending on whether the client desires senior apartment living, assisted living care or skilled nursing care.