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Clarendale Clayton
7651 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO 63117
"We toured Clarendale Clayton. It's new. Everything's very updated. The apartments were very modern. They had nice...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,490
Assisted Living Communities in Saint Louis, MO
St. Louis sits near the Mississippi River and Illinois border in eastern Missouri. The region...
hosts many assisted living communities, including 123 within St. Louis' city limits and 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 1743 reviews reviews of St. Louis' assisted living communities, featuring an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars stars. Explore our directory below to learn more.
123 Providers
Kingsland Walk Senior Living
868 Kingsland Avenue, University City, MO 63130
"The staff here was very, very nice. The atmosphere was very warm and very inviting, but the apartments were not complete...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,750
Promenade Senior Living
8825 Eager Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
"My mother will do respite care here for the fourth time. I pretty much liked everything about it. The atmosphere as soon...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,999
Caring Stars Winner
Brentmoor Retirement Community
8600 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63124
"My mother used to live in the Brentmoor Retirement Community. They don't have memory care, but they have assisted living...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,860
St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
6543 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109
"My mom is at St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. The place is excellent. The staff is very helpful and very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,999
Sunrise of Webster Groves
45 E. Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119
"We chose Provision Living for my mom because of the location and what they had to offer. The facility was brand new so...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,046
The Mary Culver Home
221 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, Kirkwood, MO 63122
"My wife doesn't see very well and The Mary Culver Home is designed only for visually impaired women, and they've been in...
Assisted Living
$8,200
Caring Stars Winner
Autumn View Gardens - St. Louis
11210 Schuetz Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63146
"Autumn View Gardens-St. Louis does not tell you everything before you move in. Like they will not let you keep your...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,330
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Creve Coeur
One New Ballas Place, Creve Coeur, MO 63146
"My ex-husband was at Brookdale Creve Coeur for fourteen months. He was in the independent living section, which had lots...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,130
St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton
11325 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044
"My parents are in St. Andrews. I like it because it’s really homey, small, and the people are very caring. They provide...
Assisted Living
$4,933
Sunrise of Des Peres
13460 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO 63131
"Sunrise of Des Peres was beautiful. I would love to live there myself and it had a lot of what I like. It sits on top of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,955
Caring Stars Winner
Friendship Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
12777 Village Circle Dr, St. Louis, MO 63127
"Friendship Village Sunset Hills was very nice. I met the woman who walked us around, but I did not see anybody else. The...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,081
American House Town and Country
1020 Woods Mill Rd, Town And Country, MO 63017
"In the last 12 months Town & Country Senior Living, has had: 2 Executive Directors, 4 Director of Wellness, High...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,300
Fields of Florissant
1101 Garden Plaza Dr., Florissant, MO 63033
"I toured the Fields of Florissant. The community is very nice. The staff and the residents there were friendly. I did...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$3,900
Brooking Park
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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
$6,656
Brookdale West County
785 Henry Avenue, Ballwin, MO 63011
"I visited the facility and got the particulars. Erin, the manager, invited my mom, my brother, and me to visit the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,245
Caring Stars Winner
Friendship Village Chesterfield Assisted Living & Memory Care
15250 Village View Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017
"I always thought retirement would be a time to enjoy life, and, thanks to the Life-Care Program at Friendship Village...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,602
Garden Place Columbia
480 DD Road, Columbia, IL 62236
"My dad moved to Garden Place Columbia because it's close to me. He could have his dog there. They were very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,295
The Lumiere of Chesterfield
16255 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO 63017
"I liked everything about The Lumiere of Chesterfield. They had a private chef who worked with the people who lived there...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,800
Caring Stars Winner
Lake St Charles Retirement Community
45 Honey Locust, St. Charles, MO 63303
"We went to Lake St Charles Retirement Community. We were only there a short time, but the place was extremely clean...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Saint Louis, MO and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Saint Louis
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Saint Louis
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Saint Louis, MO
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
Free Assisted Living Resources in Saint Louis
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Saint Louis
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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