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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Affton, MO for 2024

There are 75 Assisted Living Facilities in the Affton area, with 1 in Affton and 74 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Affton is $4,125 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Webster Groves with an average starting cost of 4,043.

To help you with your search, browse the 792 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Affton. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Affton 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Richmond Heights with an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Affton

Approximately 20,000 people reside in Affton, a small city in south Saint Louis County. Nearly 1 out of 3 homes in the area have at least one inhabitant over the age of 60, and these seniors live alone, with loved ones or at assisted living facilities. Affton residents who need help with personal care and medication administration often choose to live in one of the 84 assisted living communities in the Affton area. These facilities, as well as the others in Missouri, are regulated by the Department of Health and Senior Services

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Affton

  • Affton is part of St. Louis County, a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
  • Affton has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
  • Weather varies throughout the year in Affton, Missouri, with temperatures generally ranging from the mid-20s to high 80s. It's not uncommon to see snow and ice during winter, rain in the spring and fall, and plenty of sunshine in the summer.
  • The Metro Transit runs through Affton. Seniors who are at least 65 years old qualify for reduced fare permits that let them ride the Metro Transit for half price.
  • Affton residents have a cost of living below the national average as well as the Missouri average. The city has a cost of living score of 88.7, while Missouri sits at 93 and the U.S. average is 100. Housing costs considerably less in Affton than other parts of the country.
  • Affton is safer than approximately 20 percent of U.S. cities, which is not unusual for cities in Missouri. Affton residents have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a crime victim, but these odds decrease to just 1 in 193 for violent crimes. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Affton

Assisted Living costs in Affton start around $4,125 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Affton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Missouri

Kirkwood

$7,900

Saint Louis

$6,178

Richmond Heights

$4,735

Arnold

$4,500

Affton

$4,125

US

$4,000

Town And Country

$3,800

Webster Groves

$3,192

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Affton

Qualified Affton seniors cover the cost of assisted living with help from financial assistance from the Missouri Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver or the Supplemental Nursing Care Assistance Program. Both of these options are available for Missouri Medicaid recipients.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Financial Assistance in Missouri

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Affton

Affton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Affton, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Affton

Affton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Missouri

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Charles

I visited this facility

Review of Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care

Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care didn't feel right for us. The staff was great, and the tour experience was fine. I did not like the place. I did not like the rooms. It was two stories and...

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Marie

I visited this facility

Review of Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care

Southview was warm and fuzzy, very personable, and you could tell it was a family right away, but a professional family. It's a very small community. They have a very quaint, small dining area....

Provider response

Marie, we truly appreciate your positive feedback about our facility! Thank you and have a great day.

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Michele036430

I visited this facility

Review of Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care

Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care was awesome and very clean and didn't have a smell. They made sure the residents were always clean. I was there around lunch time, and the residents in the...

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