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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saint Peters, MO for 2024

Alzheimer’s has become a public health crisis in Missouri, a state in which the Alzheimer’s Association reports a 154% increase in Alzheimer’s deaths between 2000 and 2019. In cities such as St. Peters, where seniors account for 17% of the 59,000 people, residents have seen firsthand how this disease affects seniors and families. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in this region, the number of deaths linked to Alzheimer’s went up by 111% between 2016 and 2020. This was significantly higher than the 38% increase in the number of deaths from all causes during that time period.

While there isn't a cure for Alzheimer's, effective dementia care solutions can potentially slow the progression of this disease and optimize seniors' quality of life. The St. Peters region has several residential memory care facilities to accommodate seniors with Alzheimer's and related conditions. These facilities have specially trained caregivers and administer personalized care services, meals and recreational therapies in fully secured settings.

This guide provides more information on memory care in St. Peters, including how much this care type costs.

 

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What to Consider About Memory Care in St. Peters

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses all memory care facilities in St. Peters and the rest of Missouri. This department conducts background checks on prospective caregivers and has dementia-specific training requirements for residential care facilities that provide memory support. It also enforces rules related to housing, care planning and nutrition and medication services.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in St. Peters

  • St. Peters is located in dementia-friendly St. Charles County, where leaders have taken strides toward providing educational and informational resources and early-stage engagement activities for seniors and families affected by dementia. Through the local contact, families may be able to find support groups and research opportunities.
  • Ozone pollution levels are relatively high in St. Peters and may impact seniors’ health and comfort. The American Lung Association gives St. Charles County an F for this type of pollution based on 9 days annually with ozone pollution levels high enough to impact vulnerable individuals and 1 day with levels high enough to affect healthy individuals. Fortunately, memory care facilities often have air purification systems to promote clean indoor air.
  • Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is located in St. Peters proper and has served the region for over four decades. It has more than 400 physicians on staff and specializations across numerous areas, including cancer care, orthopedics and therapy. It also provides neurodiagnostic testing to identify neurological problems, such as memory loss.
  • St. Peters has cold, snowy winters and hot, muggy summers, making it a favorable option for older adults who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons. Average year-round temperatures range from 24 to 89 degrees Fahrenheit, and extreme temperatures rarely dip below 8 degrees Fahrenheit or rise above 97 degrees Fahrenheit. The rainiest month is May, when residents see an average of 4 inches of rainfall, and January is the snowiest month with an average of 3.5 inches of snow. Memory care facilities schedule outdoor therapeutic activities, such as picnics and gardening, throughout the year to help residents enjoy the weather.
  • Seniors in St. Peters pay state income taxes on all forms of retirement income, but exemptions and deductions are available. For those whose income falls below $85,000, Social Security benefits are exempt. Additionally, there’s a $6,000 exemption for those whose income is at or below $25,000. This may help some seniors afford local memory care costs.

Paying for Memory Care in St. Peters

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In St. Peters, memory care residents pay a monthly median rate of $5,125 for dementia services.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care facilities in St. Peters charge $5,125 monthly for services. This amount exceeds the Missouri average by 37%, but it’s about 9% lower than the national norm. Seniors can find more competitive rates in several other cities in the region. For instance, in Columbia, care costs are competitive at $3,500. Similarly, rates in Cape Girardeau are about 38% lower than in St. Peters, and in Jefferson City, memory care facilities charge 49% less than facilities in St. Peters. On the other hand, local care costs are economical compared to rates in Kansas City, which come in at $5,731 per month.

 

St. Peters

$5,125

Missouri

$3,750

United States

$5,625

Cape Girardeau

$3,173

Jefferson City

$2,594

Columbia

$3,500

Kansas City

$5,731

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is moderately priced compared to other types of senior care in St. Peters, with facilities charging $5,125 for housing and care. This is about 7% less than the cost of in-home care and home health care, which don’t include housing but feature private services in the individual’s home, and it’s 9% lower than nursing home care. Seniors who don’t need memory support pay comparatively economical rates of $4,100 for assisted living, and adult day health care costs $1,918.

Memory Care

$5,125

In-Home Care

$5,482

Home Health Care

$5,482

Adult Day Health Care

$1,918

Assisted Living Facility

$4,100

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,627

Note: Data for St. Peters was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, St. Louis, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Saint Peters

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Missouri

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Missouri

Saint Peters-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Missouri page for more information about these laws.  

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Missouri

Memory Care Facilities near Saint Peters, MO

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