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READ MOREWhile the density of seniors in Saint Louis is lower than state and national averages, there are still more than 40,000 older adults in the city that may be at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. According to the CDC, 842 Saint Louis residents died from Alzheimer’s in 2020. This accounted for 8.71% of all deaths, 0.8% higher than it was in 2016. The state of Missouri has a task force that aims to improve lives for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. One of its goals is to improve dementia care in Saint Louis and other cities.
Memory care communities provide a secure home for seniors who can no longer live on their own due to cognitive decline. These are safe and comfortable settings that are staffed by dedicated professionals who have experience and training in assisting seniors experiencing memory loss. Memory care communities also offer activities, therapies and other programs that may slow cognitive decline. This guide covers the cost of memory care in Saint Louis and provides more detailed information about city life.
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7651 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..."
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READ MOREMemory care in Saint Louis, Missouri, is overseen by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS). Through this government department, seniors and their families in Saint Louis and the rest of the state can access programs for abuse and neglect and services such as online reporting, home care, long term care, Medicaid and falls prevention.Â
The average cost of memory care in the U.S. is 20-30% higher than the cost of assisted living. Therefore, for the purposes of this guide, we calculated the cost of memory care for Saint Louis, Missouri, based on the cost of assisted living in Saint Louis plus 25%. Per data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021, the median cost of memory care per month in Saint Louis, MO, is $5125.Â
The cost of memory care in Saint Louis, Missouri, is well above the state average by $1,375 per month but is below the national average by $500. Nearby cities of Jefferson, Columbia and Cape Girardeau all offer more affordable memory care costs by $2,531, $1,625 and $1,952, respectively.Â
Saint Louis
$5,125
Missouri
$3,750
The United States
$5,625
Jefferson City, MO
$2,594
Columbia, MO
$3,500
Cape Girardeau, MO
$3,173
While memory care in Saint Louis, Missouri, costs $5,125, it’s notably more affordable than many other types of senior care in the city. It’s $357 cheaper per month than both homemaker services and hiring a home health aide. For those considering nursing home care for vulnerable seniors, a semi-private room runs $502 more per month than memory care, while a private room is a staggering $1,612 more per month than memory care in Saint Louis. However, assisted living is a more affordable senior care option than memory care, costing $1,025 less per month, while adult day health care is the most affordable senior care option in Saint Louis. It is $3,207 less than memory care per month.Â
Homemaker Services
$5,482
Home Health Aide
$5,482
Adult Day Health Care
$1,918
Assisted Living Facility
$4,100
Memory Care
$5,627
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,737
In Saint Louis there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Missouri page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.
Seniors in Saint Louis and their families can benefit from access to free resources provided by the county and state of Missouri. Whether you need access to transportation for medical appointments or options for in-home care, it’s possible to connect with the resources you need through Missouri’s DHSS. Here are three free resources for seniors with Alzheimers in Saint Louis to get you started.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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The Missouri Care Options (MCO) Program | 866-835-3505 | The MCO program offers information to residents of Missouri regarding their available options for long term care, including in-home and community care center services. Agents can advise you on available supervised adult day care programs, 24-hour nursing care options, help with laundry and meal preparation and companion programs to offer relief to family caregivers. Qualifying seniors should be Medicaid eligible. |
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter | 800-272-3900 | The Greater Missouri chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves Saint Louis County and surrounding cities, such as Columbia. They offer 24/7 helpline services in over 200 languages and valuable caregiver resources, including online or phone support and consultations. |
Alzheimer's Buddies NorthSide Memories Program | (978) 777-6497 | Alzheimer's Buddies, in collaboration with the Wesley House Association, launched this program in North Saint Louis in September of 2021. The free program allows your loved one with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia to meet with a trained college student on Saturdays (under Wesley House staff supervision) to provide family caretakers with a break. The opportunity also provides your loved one with memory or thinking changes a chance to socialize and interact with the student Buddy. |
Saint Louis Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Missouri page for more information about these laws.