The state of Missouri ranks 25th overall in the 2022 Senior Living Report. It ranks 14th in Senior Living & Housing and 15th in Affordability, making it attractive to seniors looking for affordable long-term care options, including assisted living communities. As of the 2020 Census, 17.3% of people living in Missouri are aged 65 and older, and this population is expected to grow by 450,000 over the next 15 years.
As the number of seniors in Missouri grows, so will the demand for quality long-term care and health care. The average cost of assisted living in the state is $3,000 per month, well below the national average of $4,500. Most of the large metropolitan areas in Missouri are below the national average as well. The state also has many great hospitals, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, which is nationally ranked in 11 specialties.
In this guide, you will find further information about assisted living facilities in Missouri as well as links to helpful resources for families looking for long-term care.