
75 Assisted Living Facilities near Affton, MO
There are 75 Assisted Living Facilities in the Affton area, with 1 in Affton and 74 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Affton is $4,125 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,630. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster Groves with an average starting cost of $3,600.
To help you with your search, browse the 298 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Affton. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Affton 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Sunset Hills with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Affton, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Affton, MO
Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
Sunrise of Webster Groves
Fairmont on Clayton
Brookdale Creve Coeur
Anthology of Town & Country
Autumn View Gardens - St. Louis
Friendship Village Sunset Hills
Anthology of Clayton View
St. Louis Altenheim
Kingsland Walk Senior Living
St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and M...
Sunrise of Des Peres
Clarendale Clayton
Garden Villas South
Mother of Perpetual Help
Garden Place Columbia
Kasey Paige Assisted Living
The Mary Culver Home
Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights
Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living
Brentmoor Retirement Community
Creve Coeur Assisted Living & Memory ...
Meramec Bluffs
Bethesda Southgate
Richmond Terrace
Primrose Retirement Community of Jeff...
Mattis Pointe Senior Living
Cedarhurst of Arnold
The Grande at Laumeier Park
Nazareth Living Center
Allegro-Richmond Heights
The Boarding Inn
Delmar Gardens of Creve Coeur
Mari De Villa
Laclede Groves
St Agnes Home
Pine Valley Assisted Living
Mason Pointe
The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
Parc Provence
Cedarhurst of Des Peres
McKnight Place Assisted Living
Garden View Care Center of Dougherty ...
Green Park Senior Living Community
West Pine Group Home
St Elizabeth Hall
Allways Kare Residential Facility, Inc
Applegate Retirement Home
Hylton Point Apartments
Lindell Manor
Mary Ryder Home
Oasis Residential Care - West
The Riverview Care Center
Senior Living at Renaissance Place Ap...
Sylvan House
DuBourg House
Bethesda Hawthorne Place
Carrie Elligson Geitner Home
Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village
Chateau Ann Marie
Woodland Manor Nursing Center
Family Partners Home
The Central Residence
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Affton
Approximately 20,000 people reside in Affton, a small city in south Saint Louis County. Nearly 1 out of 3 homes in the area have at least one inhabitant over the age of 60, and these seniors live alone, with loved ones or at assisted living facilities. Affton residents who need help with personal care and medication administration often choose to live in one of the 84 assisted living communities in the Affton area. These facilities, as well as the others in Missouri, are regulated by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Affton
- Affton is part of St. Louis County, a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- Affton has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Weather varies throughout the year in Affton, Missouri, with temperatures generally ranging from the mid-20s to high 80s. It's not uncommon to see snow and ice during winter, rain in the spring and fall, and plenty of sunshine in the summer.
- The Metro Transit runs through Affton. Seniors who are at least 65 years old qualify for reduced fare permits that let them ride the Metro Transit for half price.
- Affton residents have a cost of living below the national average as well as the Missouri average. The city has a cost of living score of 88.7, while Missouri sits at 93 and the U.S. average is 100. Housing costs considerably less in Affton than other parts of the country.
- Affton is safer than approximately 20 percent of U.S. cities, which is not unusual for cities in Missouri. Affton residents have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a crime victim, but these odds decrease to just 1 in 193 for violent crimes.
Paying for Assisted Living in Affton
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Affton start around $4,125 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Affton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Affton
Qualified Affton seniors cover the cost of assisted living with help from financial assistance from the Missouri Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver or the Supplemental Nursing Care Assistance Program. Both of these options are available for Missouri Medicaid recipients.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.


More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Affton
Affton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Affton, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Affton
Affton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.


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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Affton
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Review of Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care didn't feel right for us. The staff was great, and the tour experience was fine. I did not like the place. I did not like the rooms. It was two stories a... Read more
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Review of Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
Southview was warm and fuzzy, very personable, and you could tell it was a family right away, but a professional family. It's a very small community. They have a very quaint, small dining area. Eve... Read more
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Review of Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care was awesome and very clean and didn't have a smell. They made sure the residents were always clean. I was there around lunch time, and the residents in t... Read more
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