Silver Spur
3300 TEXAS AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO, 63118
Assisted living facilities provide support with the tasks of daily living to seniors who are still active but require a little bit of help to remain independent. This option is ideal for seniors no longer able to live in their own homes but who don’t require medical care. Seniors in Saint Louis pay an average of $3,750 for assisted living per month, which is higher than the Missouri state average of $3,000.
This guide offers a basic introduction to assisted living in Saint Louis. It includes the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in the city, average monthly costs of care and a list of free local resources for seniors.
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3300 TEXAS AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO, 63118
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45 E. Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, 63119
4.3
(28 reviews)
"I liked quite a few things the best about Sunrise of Webster Groves. It seemed to have very adequate staffing, friendly staffing, and caring staffing. The residents all seemed happy. I talked to several of them when they invited me in to see their ap..."
READ MORE7920 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117
4.8
(16 reviews)
"My friend moved into Fairmont Senior Living on Clayton. The facility is very clean and has a healing atmosphere. Her room is small but efficient. Everybody is caring and very attentive. They are quick to respond. The in-and-out process for visitation..."
READ MORE8825 Eager Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63144
5.0
(1 reviews)
"At Promenade Senior Living, we’re dedicated to helping you live life the way it was meant to be lived: with joy, purpose and comfort each an..."
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6543 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO, 63109
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My mother is at St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's been good. It's still relatively new. They've been attentive. They meet my mother's needs. The food is good, too. They had Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and as..."
READ MORE868 Kingsland Avenue, University City, MO, 63130
4.7
(7 reviews)
"It is a nice place. They have a gym where a person comes in and does physical therapy with the residents. They also have somebody that comes in and does music. My brother lives in a 1-bedroom apartment. He has someone that comes in and makes his bed ..."
READ MORE7651 Clayton Road, Clayton, MO, 63117
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Urban excitement awaits—from the 12th floor Signature Room and rooftop terrace to the well-appointed fitness studio, salon, pub and bistro j..."
READ MORE3450 Village Ln, Granite City, IL, 62040
4.4
(19 reviews)
"I found Cedarhurst of Granite City to be very accommodating and pleasing. I was excited that we could go there. However, my husband went on oxygen last January, and that's when I really kind of decided no. His tank is huge and it would have confined ..."
READ MORE1633 Laclede Station Rd, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Richmond Terrace is a very nice facility; we had no complaints at all. The staff was very nice, and the person who gave the tour was very nice and helpful. The price was OK. It's just a little bit out of my mother's budget, but it was a nice facility..."
READ MORE1055 Bellevue Ave, Richmond Heights, MO, 63117
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I like Allegro Richmond Heights very much. It was a little out of my range as far as price, but the place itself was beautiful and it looked like it was kept up well. I didn't take an extensive tour at the time, all I wanted was price ranges, but it ..."
READ MORE3520 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103
1501 Clinton St., St. Louis, MO, 63106
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services oversees assisted living facilities in Saint Louis. The department is responsible for licensing all facilities throughout the state and ensuring that they follow all state rules and regulations by conducting surprise inspections.Â
Assisted living in Saint Louis costs an average of $3,750 per month, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, which is higher than the state average of $3,000 and less than the national median of $4,300.
At $3,750 per month, Saint Louis is one of the most expensive cities in Missouri for assisted living. Only Kansas City costs more, with an average monthly cost of $4,460. The cities of Springfield and Joplin are both significantly cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,100 and $2,500, respectively.
Saint Louis
$3,750
Missouri
$3,000
The United States
$4,300
Kansas City
$4,460
Springfield
$3,100
Joplin
$2,500
Seniors living in Saint Louis have access to a variety of senior care options besides assisted living. Those seniors who only require care on days during the working week may find that adult day care is the best option for them at $1,842 per month; it is the cheapest care option available. For those who would prefer in-home care, homemaker services and home health aide services both have an average monthly cost of $4,481. Seniors who require constant supervision and medical care may find that nursing home care is their best choice. In Saint Louis, a nursing home has an average monthly cost of $5,355 for a semiprivate room and $6,479 for a private room.
Assisted living
$3,750
Adult day care
$1,842
Homemaker services
$4,481
Home health care services
$4,481
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing home (private room)
$6,479
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.
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 |
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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.