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What to Consider About Assisted Living in St Louis

St. Louis, nicknamed “Gateway to the West,” is a vibrant city with a population of just over 308,000.  Around 12 percent of the city’s residents are seniors, and nine assisted living facilities are located within city limits to help them with daily living activities. Another 60 facilities are in nearby communities.

Assisted living facilities (ALFs) in St. Louis are regulated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Licensed ALFs assist three or more adults with personal care and medication management, and they must have a physician available to supervise residents' health care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in St Louis

 

  • St. Louis has relatively mild winters, with January lows in the 20s. Summers are hot, with highs in the 80s. With 202 sunny days per year, the city is slightly less sunny than the national average.
  • The cost of living in St. Louis is 11.3% lower than the national average, so budget-conscious seniors may be interested in relocating to this city.
  • St. Louis has one of the highest crime rates in the country. Residents of this city have a one in 16 chance of becoming a victim of property crime, and a one in 48 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime, so seniors may want to take precautions when out about about in the city.
  • St. Louis is served by an extensive transit network that includes buses and trains. In addition to these fixed-route services, on-demand, wheelchair-accessible transportation is available.
  • Seniors in St. Louis can take advantage of the city’s many museums and galleries, including the world-renowned Saint Louis Art Museum. The city’s assisted living facilities may organize supervised outings to these destinations.
  • St. Louis is home to world-class medical facilities, including SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in St Louis

The Cost of Assisted Living in 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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in St Louis

Seniors in St. Louis may be eligible for financial assistance through Missouri’s optional state supplementation (OSS) program. This cash assistance program is available to seniors who live in a licensed assisted living facility and don’t have sufficient income to pay for their care.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Financial Assistance in Missouri

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 St Louis

St Louis 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 St Louis, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in St Louis

St 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Missouri

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Tom.3

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care

My mom has moved into St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. The place is clean. The staff seems pretty friendly. The rooms are adequate. Plus, it's close to my home. That's one...

Provider response

Thank you, Tom for your kind and Thank you, Tom, for your kind words about St. Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. We're so glad that your mom has settled in and that you're pleased with...

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Tina8

I visited this facility

Review of Garden Villas South

We toured Garden Villas South. I saw a very nice facility. It looked like a resort. It's very clean and it was a nice place. They have a library. They have all kinds of activities. They have...

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Reviewer#RD 0104df

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of St Elizabeth Hall

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...

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