Guardian Pharmacy Services and Guardian Pharmacy of Missouri have opened a new location in St. Louis geared to serve assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and independent living communities across Eastern Missouri.

Guardian Pharmacy of Missouri currently has a Springfield location, and its St. Louis location has added 12 new communities and more than 1,000 residents. Seven new employees have been added, with plans for additional staff through 2019.

“We are excited about our expansion and future opportunities with this new location in a rapidly changing LTC environment,” said Michael Counts, president of Guardian Pharmacy of Missouri’s Springfield and St. Louis locations. “Our organization has grown, but our formula for success stays the same — improve resident outcomes through superior products and services, excellent customer service, ongoing training and innovative technology to enhance operations of the communities we serve.”