St. Louis sits near the Mississippi River and Illinois border in eastern Missouri. The region hosts many assisted living communities, including 46 within St. Louis' city limits and 20 in surrounding areas. In 2024, residents of these communities pay about $5,100 per month, outpacing the typical price in Missouri of $4,851.
We've collected 508 reviews reviews of St. Louis' assisted living communities, featuring an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars stars. Explore our directory below to learn more.
CARING STARS WINNER
11210 Schuetz Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63146
4.3
(28 reviews)
"I toured Autumn View Gardens - St. Louis. The tour was very good. All of the staff was excellent. The accommodations were very good. The price was good. It's a studio. It had a little mini kitchen and a bathroom, and I was impressed that the majority..."
$4,330
CARING STARS WINNER
8600 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63124
4.5
(13 reviews)
"My mother used to live in the Brentmoor Retirement Community. They don't have memory care, but they have assisted living which is on the second floor, and then they have independent living. She moved out a year ago in September. She loved Brentmoor. ..."
$3,710
12563 Village Circle Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63127
4.7
(20 reviews)
"Friendship Village Sunset Hills was too expensive for me. If I had the money, I would stay there. They were friendly. The real estate lady was upfront with me. They were very nice. The place was clean. They offered good things...."
$3,083
3300 Lake Bend Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63088
4.7
(11 reviews)
"My mom moved into Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living. I like that the staff gives her constant attention. They are very nice to her, and there seems to be a lot of staff available. I have watched my mother's meals, and they looked pretty good. Th..."
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12335 W. Bend Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63128
4.3
(30 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights was very neat, clean, and impressive when you walked in. Everybody was friendly. Their rooms were big enough to fit the furniture I was going to take with me. The administrator was so sweet. I like the one bedroom because..."
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5943 Telegraph Road, Saint Louis, MO 63129
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My wife has been a resident at Bethesda Southgate in the memory care area for a little over 2 years. I chose southgate after visiting many different locations. I have had some experience in the past with elder family members at other facilities an..."
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723 South Laclede Stn Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63119
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My sister lives in Laclede Groves, a very nice senior living. It's one of the better ones to be in and is run by a Lutheran group. She's in independent living and has a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with wonderful neighbors. There's a lot of food t..."
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4962 Mattis Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at the Mattis Pointe Senior Living, The Arbors, in memory care. It is fairly new. It's small. It's extremely clean. The people are friendly and extremely happy there. It is just really the right fit. They have a central TV room. The memo..."
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7601 Watson Road, Saint Louis, MO 63119
4.2
(5 reviews)
"We're very happy with Mother of Perpetual Help. My mother is getting good care there. The staff is very friendly. Her room is nice, like a little studio apartment. The food has been very good. The atmosphere is very nice and very friendly. They keep ..."
$5,402
325 N. Newstead, Saint Louis, MO 63108
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My brother is at St Elizabeth Hall. I feel that they're taking good care of him. They have a dedicated staff that's been there a long time. There are two beds in the room and a little divider between them. It's not an actual wall but like a partition..."
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13612 Big Bend Road, Saint Louis, MO 63088
3.5
(10 reviews)
"Garden View Center Center is a great place for your loved one. My Mom is very happy there and the staff is great. Thank you for all you do. ..."
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#2 NAZARETH LANE, Saint Louis, MO 63129
3.2
(23 reviews)
"Room was great, there are various sizes. Staff was helpful and efficient. My friend appreciated regular activities and Mass on campus. I know a lot of places are struggling, but I really feel my friend is safe, loved and well cared for...."
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3 Mcknight Place, Saint Louis, MO 63124
3.5
(6 reviews)
"The entire staff at McKnight Place Assisted Living are the most caring, loving and thoughtful people. They are an absolute joy to work with. ..."
$8,850
5890 Eichelberger Street, Saint Louis, MO 63109
3.6
(3 reviews)
"The staff at Dubourg House is awesome. They're very pleasant and helpful. My client's room is very nice and has air conditioning. She pretty much has everything she needs there. They have optional outings every day to places in a van and big outings ..."
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4232 WEST PINE BOULEVARD, Saint Louis, MO 63108
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I have visited my best friends grandmother here many times. She has been in this home for a couple years. My favorite part of this home is the location. It is right next to forest park so when we visit if it's nice we take her to the Jewel Box or ..."
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11728 Hidden Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63138
3.2
(5 reviews)
"Aperion was very nice and clean, and the staff was very helpful. The one thing I liked most about this community was that they have washers and dryers in each of the units, which I didn't see in other communities. They also had several types of units..."
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3715 Jamieson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63109
3.0
(5 reviews)
"I liked this facility because my Grandmother was in need of a place to stay because she could no longer stay by herself. She was unable to bathe herself or do many other normal everyday tasks. This is the reason I took her to the Loving Care Home. I ..."
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1111 South Berry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63122
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother moved into Bethesda Hawthorne Place three weeks ago. It's close to me. The staff is very nice and helpful. She hasn't said anything either way about the food. I can't go there and see mom. I haven't been inside, but the outside is very nice..."
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4005 RIPA AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63125
2.6
(12 reviews)
"After trying other facilities Sherbrooke is the first place where I have peace of mind having my family member live here. Medication and other clinical needs are met quickly; diet restrictions are addressed; clean, cheerful room and shared-spaces; f..."
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5500 Maple Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We picked the facility for a friend of mine. Overall everything is fine. I recommend the place as well for other people looking for assisted living. Staff and facilities of the place were generally ok and my friend is happy with it. ..."
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St. Louis offers lower assisted living prices than the U.S. norm, according to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey. Nationally, prices come to about $250 higher per month. However, many nearby cities feature lower fees. Rates drop to approximately $4,411 in Columbia and $4,611 in Springfield, IL. Still, some cities are more costly, such as Jefferson City, where rates hover around $5,779.
St. Louis
$5,100
Missouri
$4,851
The United States
$5,350
Jefferson City
$5,779
Columbia
$4,411
Springfield, IL
$4,611
Saint Louis seniors concerned about the cost of assisted living facilities have two choices: the Supplemental Nursing Care Assistance Program and the Missouri Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver. Medicaid manages both programs, so income restrictions apply.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
In St. Louis, assisted living ranks among the lowest-priced senior care options. Adult day health care stands as the only cheaper option, at about $2,058 per month. Conversely, nursing home care costs approximately $2,094 more, while home health care costs about $1,573 more. In-home care is also more expensive, with rates around $1,001 higher than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,100
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,194
There are several free resources in Saint Louis provided by government agencies and non-profit organizations. The resources listed below may be of some interest to seniors living in assisted living facilities and those considering moving to long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Regional Veteran Benefits Office | (314) 253-4389 | The Saint Louis Regional Veteran Benefits Office assists veterans and their spouses in ensuring they receive all the benefits they are eligible for. These benefits may include disability compensation, pensions and supplemental benefits such as the Aid and Attendance Benefit. In addition, the office can assist veterans in finding assisted living housing and support them in any other issues they may face. |
| Saint Louis Area Agency on Aging | (314) 612-5918 | The Saint Louis Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with information regarding transport, elderly services, food services and medicare benefits. The agency offers a long-term care ombudsman service that protects the rights of seniors in assisted living and other long-term care options. The ombudsman acts on behalf of the seniors if their rights are abused in any way by the care facility. |
| Saint Louis County Senior Department | (314) 615-4516 | The Saint Louis County Senior Department provides a range of services to assist seniors in the area. These services include tax preparation, claims assistance, volunteer opportunities, transportation and an active aging program. |
Saint Louis-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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