Chesterfield is a St. Louis suburb with a senior population of around 12,000, accounting for nearly a quarter of the city’s 50,000 residents. Its violent crime rate is nearly half the national average, and in addition to having one of the top five best hospitals in the state, St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield, the city has 396 physicians per capita, well above the national average of 210.
Out of all the different types of senior care, nursing homes offer the widest array of care services with physicians and registered nurses on-site around the clock monitoring vital signs, assisting with medications and performing other skilled nursing procedures. Many facilities also offer physical and occupational therapy. Since the average cost of nursing home care in Chesterfield, $5,355 a month, is higher than most cities in Missouri, seniors who don’t need constant medical supervision may find that assisted living or home care allows more freedom and saves money.
The guide provides an overview of senior care costs and at the end, it lists several programs that may help seniors find their ideal nursing home and pay for the care. Seniors who want to remain in their homes longer can also learn about resources providing in-home care.
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14709 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
"I just had a stroke. multiple brain bleeds, and a bunch of blood clots. My independent lifestyle was turned upside down and inside out. I could not take care of myself and go back home. When I arrived here, I was kicking and screaming. I was scar..."
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307 South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
"My father stayed a few weeks on the acute rehab side and then moved over to the skilled nursing care side for a few more weeks till he got strong enough to come home. First of all, the place is beautiful- both the rooms and overall facility. It is k..."
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14561 N. Outer Forty, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
4.1
(7 reviews)
"My father was at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital. He was there to start healing after a major surgery because he lives by himself. It was fine. Everybody was really nice, and they did a good job. Everything was really good. I have nothing bad to say ab..."
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14855 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
4.0
(6 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield. Jeremy, the director, did the walkthrough and he was wonderful and told us everything. My husband is in hospice care right now. They're using Pathways, and they have been excellent. The nurses..."
READ MORE15197 CLAYTON ROAD, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
3.4
(12 reviews)
"My mother has been at DGOTG for a month. My family and I are very satisfied with the care that she is receiving during her stay. The staff is friendly and attentive to my mother's needs. Many have taken the time to develop a relationship with her. ..."
READ MORE14701 OLIVE BLVD, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
3.0
(16 reviews)
"My mom is currently in St. Luke's Surrey Place Skilled Nursing and Residential Care for rehab. This place is pretty fabulous. I wish she could afford to live there permanently, but she can't. And yeah. They don't have skilled nursing available unless..."
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1025 CHESTERFIELD POINTE PARKWAY, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My wife was in two other facilities, one month at one, and two months at the other, and we moved her because of the poor care at the other facilities. This place was recommended by a friend and we found it to be very good. She had a nice room and ..."
READ MORE13995 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
2.5
(4 reviews)
"My husband was in Nhc Healthcare, Town & Country for a couple of weeks. We had a couple of issues, but they took care of it so he was not falling. They had to provide a sitter 24 hours a day, and I was not charged for that. There was some mix up with..."
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550 WHITE ROAD, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
1.6
(7 reviews)
"The reason why my husband went into The Westchester House was because he needed peritoneal dialysis. His nurse from the dialysis clinic went over to try and train the staff, but the people there didn't have masks and they didn't wash their hands, so ..."
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2885 Technology Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO, 63367
4.6
(84 reviews)
"The rooms are beautiful and spacious. The houses are small yet open allowing residents to not feel like they are lost amongst hundreds of residents. My grandfather enjoyed the food. The nursing staff was very friendly and always greeted us. I never e..."
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3801 Mcclay Road, Saint Peters, MO, 63376
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We were going to get Mom in Mcclay Senior Care, but before she could be transported over there, she passed away. It was big and clean. The facility is only four years old. The people were nice and very accommodating for the short period of time that ..."
READ MORE2963 Doddridge Avenue, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
3.7
(39 reviews)
"Facility and services are excellent. Staff is helpful and very pleasant to work with. Would recommend to others. ..."
READ MORE600 BREEZE PARK DRIVE, St. Charles, MO, 63304
4.6
(16 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 95% of Entrance Fee; 50% Refund (Price: lower monthly fees). Also offer rental options. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fe..."
READ MORE5400 Executive Centre Parkway, Saint Peters, MO, 63376
3.2
(36 reviews)
"After reading several previous reviews regarding the care offered at Villages of St. Peters, I concluded that this is not the place I would ever recommend for my loved ones. But today, I visited for the first time, as one of our loved ones is current..."
READ MORE1 Meramec Bluffs Drive, Ballwin, MO, 63021
3.8
(25 reviews)
"My mom stayed at the Lutheran Senior Services (Meramec Bluffs) REACH program, and then she came home with us. It is a rehab and short-stay for disability and a very nice place to stay. They give you occupational and physical therapy. There are courty..."
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One McKnight Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63124
4.6
(11 reviews)
"The Gatesworth at One McKnight Place sets the standard of excellence for senior living. Set on a beautiful, 12-acre campus, The Gatesworth, ..."
READ MORE13230 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO, 63131
2.9
(28 reviews)
"As I was totally out of it with combined covid 19 and shingles I had no choice in where I would be cared for, I was impressed with the exceptional care given by the staff. They did their best to fulfill my needs. Names that come to mind are Julie for..."
READ MORE723 SOUTH LACLEDE STATION RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63119
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My mother with dimensia broke her hip. Her care was superb. The care providers were loving. The therapy provided great results and was reinforced by the rest of the care providers. The facilities were very nice. Food was great. ..."
READ MORE3393 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO, 63044
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The Sarah Community was nice. We toured the part that had been remodeled recently. The rooms were really big and the patients had privacy. That's our favorite place. We met people, and everybody was nice. There are a lot of retired nuns that live th..."
READ MORE2920 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
3.4
(20 reviews)
"The nursing staff at NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights is very attentive to my dad's needs. He's not an easy patient but they are very helpful, patient, and kind to him. They're very prompt with their care, which I appreciate a lot. They seem to pay c..."
READ MORENursing home care in Chesterfield costs an average of $6,479 a month with a private room and $5,355 a month with semiprivate accommodations.
Within Missouri, Chesterfield is one of the pricier cities for nursing home care, but compared to the additional $2,401 a month most nursing home residents around the country pay for the same care and services, it’s quite affordable. Columbia and Jefferson City are among the least expensive nearby cities, with most of their seniors paying $415 and $336 less each month, respectively, than nursing home residents in Chesterfield. Cape Girardeau’s median cost of care is $184 lower than Chesterfields, and across the border in Carbondale, Illinois, seniors are paying $123 less, on average.
Chesterfield
$5,355
Missouri
$5,080
The United States
$7,756
Columbia
$4,940
Jefferson City
$5,019
Cape Girardeau
$5,171
Carbondale, IL
$5,232
After nursing home care, home care and home health care are the most costly types of senior care in Chesterfield with most seniors paying about $4,481 a month for either type of care. Assisted living has a median monthly care price of $3,750, and for adult day health care, seniors pay an average of $1,842 a month, making it the most affordable type of care in Chesterfield.
Home care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,481
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$3,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing home (private room)
$6,479
Note: Data for Chesterfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, St. Louis, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Through the following resources, seniors can receive assistance learning about nursing facilities near their home and different options to pay for care. Some programs also offer in-home services, often enabling seniors to remain living in their homes for more time.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Department of Social Services | (855) 373-4636 | From the Temporary Assistance program and its short-term cash relief to food assistance and MO HealthNet, the state's Medicaid Program, the Missouri DSS can assist seniors with matters related to a variety of government assistance programs. Workers at the agency can explain guidelines for nursing home care coverage and the Supplemental Nursing Care Program as well as handle paperwork for Medicaid appeals and denials. At the DSS, seniors can also apply for home and community-based services that could help delay nursing home placement. |
| Meals on Wheels | (800) 243-6060 | Seniors enrolled in Meals on Wheels receive hot, well-balanced meals delivered to their doorstep five days per week. Each meal is prepared to contain one-third of the recommended daily nutrition for seniors, and during deliveries, volunteers also perform a brief wellness check. Seniors must be at least 60 years of age to qualify, and although meals are free, a small donation is requested. |
| Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 309-3282 | The goal of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to advocate for the best interests of Chesterfield's seniors residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities as well as to empower them to resolve issues themselves. Ombudsmen can investigate complaints filed against senior care facilities and when necessary, collaborate with legal authorities to resolve matters favorably. |
| Aging Ahead | (636) 207-0847 | Aging Ahead is the Area Agency on Aging serving Chesterfield, functioning as a single contact to access a variety of services to help seniors live at home while maintaining their physical and mental wellness. The agency's community options specialists have extensive knowledge about Medicaid and Medicare coverage and can advise seniors how they can prolong the amount of time they can remain at home with services such as in-home care, medical transportation and home-delivered meals. |
Nursing Homes
Whitney
4
Review of Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
My father was at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital. He had to have a talk with them because they wanted to give him a shower at night, and he is a shower in the morning kind of person, so they worked...
Provider response
Hi Whitney, we are happy that you shared your positive experience with us. -- Valerie L.
Nursing Homes
Judith
5
Review of Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield
My husband has moved into Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield. Jeremy, the director, did the walkthrough and he was wonderful and told us everything. My husband is in hospice care right now. They're...
Nursing Homes
David
4
Review of Brooking Park
Brooking Park was a nice facility. It was clean and up to date. The staff was nice, but not particularly helpful because when I went to pick my sister up (they knew what day I was going to pick her...
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