23 Memory Care Facilities in Saint Louis County, MO

The large community of St. Louis County is home to nearly 997,000 residents and has a senior community that makes up about 18 percent of the population. In this county, it's projected that about 13 percent of the seniors who receive Medicare benefits are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The region is served by the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, which has a local office in the city of St. Louis. This organization provides a wealth of informational resources and supports for seniors with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. 

Families seeking out memory care services find nearly two dozen facilities in St. Louis County. Here, as in the rest of Missouri, memory care is most often provided in residential care facilities.

• According to the American Lung Association, St. Louis County's ozone pollution levels are high, with the county receiving an F for this type of pollution. The region's short-term particle pollution levels are moderate, receiving a C. This may be a consideration for families researching local memory care facilities. 
  
• In Missouri, all retirement income is taxable. However, seniors can claim deductions on their Social Security benefits and public pensions. This may leave more money in the budget for memory care in St. Louis County.
  
•  St. Louis County residents see hot summers with highs near 90 degrees and chilly winters with lows in the low-20s. The county averages 15 inches of snow annually, versus the national average of 26 inches, which may appeal to families who drive locally to visit a loved one in memory care here. 
  
• The cost of living in St. Louis County is about 4 percent below the state median and 10 percent below the national median, which may result in more affordable memory care costs. Healthcare expenses are also relatively affordable here at a little more than five percent lower than state and national averages. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Saint Louis County

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.

Saint Louis County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Saint Louis County, please visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.

Directory of Winners in the Saint Louis County Area

Saint Louis County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Missouri page for more information about these laws.