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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Saint Peters, MO for 2024

Saint Peters is a midsize city in east Missouri with about 58,500 residents, including a senior population of 17.9%. Older adults can access comprehensive medical services at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, which has over 400 physicians and offers specialty departments for diabetes, cardiology and cancer care. Seniors can also access urgent care citywide, including multiple GoHealth Urgent Care locations.

In addition to numerous medical facilities, Saint Peters has many nursing homes that provide 24/7 personal support and health monitoring. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, these communities charge a base monthly rate of $5,627, on average, which is $365 more than Missouri's average price but $2,281 less than the national norm. Alternatively, seniors who don't need such high-level medical support may be better suited to assisted living or home care, both of which are typically cheaper.

This guide includes additional information about nursing homes in Saint Peters to help seniors and families make informed care decisions, including more details about the cost of long-term senior care and a list of free or low-cost assistance programs.

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Nursing Home Costs in Saint Peters, MO

On average, nursing homes in Saint Peters charge $5,627 per month.

 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing homes in Saint Peters charge about 28.8% less than the national norm. However, they're around 6.4% costlier than the state norm, and many nearby cities have lower prices. Cape Girardeau is about 7% cheaper, while Carbondale is around 8.1% less expensive. Columbia is also more cost-effective, with rates averaging 9.4% less than those in Saint Peters, emphasizing the importance of comparing options before choosing a facility.

Saint Peters

$5,627

Missouri

$5,262

United States

$7,908

Cape Girardeau

$5,232

Carbondale, IL

$5,171

Columbia

$5,095

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home rates vary based on the type of accommodations. In Saint Peters, semi-private rooms are cheaper at $5,627, while private accommodations are costlier at $6,737. Alternatives for less medically needy seniors often have lower prices. Assisted living in Saint Peters costs 27.1% less than a semi-private nursing home room, offering semi-independent seniors help with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. Similarly, in-home care provides personalized support with daily tasks for about 2.5% less than nursing home care. Home health care is also cheaper by 2.5%, providing light nursing services in the home. Meanwhile, adult day health care is the lowest-priced option in the city, offering daytime-only medical support for about 65.9% less than nursing home care.

In-Home Care

$5,482

Home Health Care

$5,482

Adult Day Health Care

$1,918

Assisted Living Facility

$4,100

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$5,627

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$6,737

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

 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Saint Peters, MO

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Saint Peters, MO

The following resources can help with all aspects of planning nursing home care, from finding financial assistance to choosing a facility with the ideal amenities. People considering nursing home options in Saint Peters can contact the agencies and nonprofits listed below to learn more and receive support.

 

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