
46 Memory Care Facilities in Saint Louis County, MO
The average cost of memory care in Saint Louis County is $5,980 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Saint Charles County with an average starting cost of $5,479.
To help you with your search, browse the 71 reviews below for memory care facilities in Saint Louis County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Saint Louis County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Monroe County with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 35 families in Saint Louis County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Saint Louis County, call (855) 863-8283.
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Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Saint Louis County, MO
Brookdale West County
Sunrise of Webster Groves
Anthology of Town & Country
The Garden Plaza of Florissant
Autumn View Gardens - Ellisville
Friendship Village Sunset Hills
Autumn View Gardens - St. Louis
Sunrise of Chesterfield
Anthology of Clayton View
Friendship Village Chesterfield
The Sheridan at Chesterfield
Anthology of Wildwood
Kingsland Walk Senior Living
Sunrise of Des Peres
Clarendale Clayton
Garden Villas North
The Sheridan at Laumeier Park
Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis
Garden Villas
The Gables at Brady Circle
Garden Villas South
Mother of Perpetual Help
Cedarhurst of Des Peres
The Sheridan at Creve Coeur
StoneBridge Senior Living - Maryland ...
Westview at Ellisville Assisted Livin...
Sunrise On Clayton
Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
Creve Coeur Assisted Living & Memory ...
Bethesda Southgate
Chesterfield Villas
Dolan Memory Care
Dolan Memory Care Homes-Frontier
Laclede Groves
Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living & Mem...
The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
Parc Provence
McKnight Place Assisted Living
Garden View Care Center of Dougherty ...
Garden View Center of Chesterfield
Garden View Care Center
Delmar Gardens North
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What to Consider About Memory Care in Saint Louis County
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.
Paying for Memory Care in Saint Louis County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Saint Louis County start around $6,003 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,294 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Saint Louis County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Saint Louis County
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
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Saint Louis County
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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Saint Louis County
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Review of Sunrise On Clayton
My godmother will be moving into Sunrise on Clayton. The place has excellent memory care. They have all kinds of activities. I just love it. The people there seem very caring. They have one worker ... Read more
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Review of The Gables at Brady Circle
My husband stayed at The Gables at Brady Circle's memory care section. It was very clean and they took excellent care of him. The staff was really great with him. I couldn't find anything to say ag... Read more
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Review of The Garden Plaza of Florissant
The Garden Plaza of Florissant was the place I was trying to get my husband into. It was 5 minutes from my house, and I tried to get him there, but he was too sick for them. It's a beautiful place.... Read more
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