St. Louis suburb Florissant, MO, is home to 50,952 residents, and 13.7% are aged 65 or older. Seniors here can turn to Northwest HealthCare and Christian Hospital for a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home costs in Florissant are relatively low. A semiprivate room in this city carries an average cost of $5,355 per month, compared to the national average of $7,756.
Nursing homes help ensure that seniors receive general and specialized health services and access to resources not often available at home. Health care professionals are on staff around the clock, and residents receive daily meals, socialization and housekeeping assistance. Due to these features, nursing homes typically cost substantially more than other senior living accommodations. Assisted living or home health care can provide more economical and suitable levels of care for those who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care.
This guide discusses different care types in Florissant and their costs. It also covers local resources available for the city’s elders and their families.
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1201 Garden Plaza Drive, Florissant, MO, 63033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lakeview Post Acute is really nice and just close by. My brother is there, and I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far. They got activities for them to do every day, like movie nights, bingo, and they can get snacks anytime. They have a courtyard..."
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6768 N. Hwy 67, Florissant, MO, 63034
4.5
(2 reviews)
"StoneBridge Senior Living was very nice. They had individual houses and apartments and a section where people needed assistance. They had four different levels of living arrangements there. I saw one person basically on hospice who needed 24-hour car..."
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13700 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO, 63033
3.8
(5 reviews)
"The staff did a very good job taking care of my mother,and also did a great job updating me on her health conditions. The rooms are nice and they do a very good job keeping them clean. ..."
READ MORE1200 Graham Road, Florissant, MO, 63031
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I loved this facility my grandmother was on the rehab division and she was Nursed back to good health....she since has passed but while at Manorcare she was provided excellent nursing care ..."
READ MORE250 New Florissant Road South , Florissant, MO, 63031
3.0
(3 reviews)
"I had an amazing experience with the Admissions office at now Crystal Creek not (Northgate.) She was friendly and helpful. I called her late one evening and she even met me at 7am to tour after I got off work. My husband went here for rehab and the t..."
READ MORE4401 Parker Road, Florissant, MO, 63033
2.6
(5 reviews)
"My mom has been there less than 20 days and I will be transferring her immediately to somewhere else. The room are plain and grubby. Some have TV remotes some don't. Tylenol took 3 or more hour to get. They have changed her room 3 time in less than..."
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11400 MEHL AVENUE, Florissant, MO, 63033
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Crestwood Health Care Center is about one block from my home and I have passed by it on numerous occassions. I have never had a reason to visit this facility until my sister had a stroke and needed to be admitted to a rehabilitation center. I drop..."
READ MORE615 RANCHO LANE, Florissant, MO, 63031
2.4
(5 reviews)
"My life partner was a resident at Rancho, before I brought her home. It is time for her to return as her needs are greater than my abilities. The staff is not faking being nice, they are nice. The staffing level is what the state requires just like i..."
READ MORE936 CHARBONIER ROAD, Florissant, MO, 63031
2.0
(7 reviews)
"My dad was there short term great staff and the PT and OT is amazing ..."
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 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 MORE12303 DEPAUL DRIVE, Bridgeton, MO, 63044
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Ssm DePaul Health Center was absolutely wonderful. They were just great. ..."
READ MORE12380 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO, 63044
5.0
(1 reviews)
"SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Bridgeton was wonderful and did so much for my husband. He's walking a whole lot better now. He was there for acute rehab and got over 3 hours of therapy every day. They were so nice and very kind. The food was ex..."
READ MORE3060 ASHBY ROAD, Saint Louis, MO, 63114
4.6
(5 reviews)
"I've been in rehab at Bentleys Extended Care. The nurses are good and everything. The food is not good because I'm vegetarian and lactose intolerant. Some of the people here are OK, but most of them don't have a brain. Everything is OK. There are act..."
READ MORE800 Chambers Road, Ferguson, MO, 63135
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My relative is at the Arbor Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The facility is clean. The staff is very friendly. They seem to care about the patients. The food appeared to be good. The building is fairly new. It is all on one level. They have ..."
READ MORE6825 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO, 63121
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I've moved my brother into Mother of Good Counsel Home. This place is 20 minutes from my house. They can handle his trachea and they had a bed. He's reasonably stable, but he's critically ill. I had to get him someplace that was comfortable with the ..."
READ MORE11160 Village North Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63136
3.8
(4 reviews)
"My mom is at Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation for rehab. Majority of the staff is fine and very attentive. I just think they're very short-staffed. She doesn't get changed as quickly as I think she should, but otherwise, they are fine. The at..."
READ MORE610 PRIGGE ROAD, Saint Louis, MO, 63138
4.0
(2 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE , MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER LOVES IT THERE ..."
READ MORE10441 International Plaza Dr, Saint Ann, MO, 63074
3.7
(7 reviews)
"The facility itself was relatively clean, although it seemed like it could have been cleaner. The whole building did not have a good odor. Although I do not have anything to compare it to, I just felt like my expectations were let down in terms of ..."
READ MOREIn Florissant, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $5,355 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $6,479.
Calculating average monthly rates for semiprivate rooms for comparison, Florissant’s prices are about $2,400 below costs in the average American city. However, Florissant’s fees are $275 higher than Missouri’s statewide average of $5,080.
Florissant’s nursing home costs are in the midrange among cities across Missouri. Seniors in St. Joseph and Cape Girardeau pay less with monthly averages of $4,867 and $5,171, respectively. Joplin’s facilities, on the other hand, charge an average of $211 more monthly than those in Florissant. The most expensive city in the state for this living arrangement, Kansas City, sees a median cost of $6,844, almost $1,490 more than Florissant’s average.
Florissant
$5,355
Missouri
$5,080
The United States
$7,756
St. Joseph
$4,867
Cape Girardeau
$5,171
Joplin
$5,566
Kansas City
$6,844
For many families in Florissant, cost comparisons are an integral part of exploring placement options for their frail loved ones. In this city, adult day health care is the most affordable choice, with an average of $1,842 per month. The next most financially feasible arrangement is assisted living, which has a monthly median rate of $3,750. Home care and home health care services each cost $4,481. Prices increase dramatically for nursing home care: a semiprivate room costs an average of $5,355, and a private room costs $6,479 per month.
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$3,750
Home care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,481
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing home (private room)
$6,479
Note: Data for Florissant 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.
Florissant’s seniors and their caregivers can reach out to the following resources for information and support. They may provide alternatives to nursing home care, making it possible to remain in the community. These services can also help prepare elders for a transition to a long-term care facility once it becomes necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Ahead | (636) 207-0847 | Aging Ahead, the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, offers and coordinates programs to help keep seniors independent and engaged. Their Community Options Specialists connect older adults with in-home services, health insurance counseling, home-delivered meals, transportation and caregiver support. Information and assistance are also available for long-term care, legal services and elder abuse concerns. |
| Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. (CAASTLC) | (314) 863-0015 | CAASTLC links households in need with vital resources to stay healthy and comfortable. This agency helps clients apply for health insurance, find food through its Pantry program and receive rent or mortgage assistance. CAASTLC administers weatherization and energy assistance programs, housing repair initiatives and supplemental funding for water services. |
| North County Meals on Wheels | (314) 953-6800 | North County Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound individuals who cannot shop for or prepare their own food. Volunteers bring nutritious meals each weekday, and the agency bills clients a nominal fee. |
| Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) | (314) 446-2475 | The trained Elder Care Specialists at LSS can provide confidential answers to aging-related questions. They can also assess the needs of seniors aged 60 and over and offer referrals to community resources, including geriatric care management, homemaker services, Medicare and Medicaid, respite care and residential or skilled nursing facilities. LSS offers these services on a sliding scale or free of charge. |
| Florissant Local Elderly Resident Transportation (F.L.E.R.T.) | (314) 839-7605 | F.L.E.R.T. offers curb-to-curb bus transportation to Florissant seniors. The program runs during business hours on weekdays with limited use on weekends. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. A wheelchair-accessible vehicle is available. |
Nursing Homes
Thomas
5
Review of Lakeview Post Acute
Lakeview Post Acute is really nice and just close by. My brother is there, and I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far. They got activities for them to do every day, like movie nights, bingo...
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whoa
1
Review of Rancho Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
As a resident staff very lacking no communication food was horrible lost over 60 lbs in less then a year could not get pt when my Dr called I was told I had COVID after neg test and sent to...
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fasteddie
1
Review of St Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center
Some of the staff are wonderful but most are sullen, sometimes surly, and would avoid work to play with their iphones. Med delivery is erratic and often incomplete. Food is high carb, high fat...
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