5 Memory Care Facilities near Wentzville, MO

Approximately 40,000 people live in Wentzville, Missouri, and nearly 10 percent of them are seniors age 65 and older. Around 110,000 Missouri residents have Alzheimer's disease, and quality memory care facilities for dementia treatment are scattered throughout the state. There are two memory care facilities in the Wentzville area, as well as several facilities in O'Fallon, Dardenne Prairie and Troy. Memory care facilities are called assisted living facilities or residential care facilities (RCFs), and both require that staff undergo formal training in dementia care. This helps ensure that elderly patients receive adequate care across the state no matter which memory care facility they choose.

• Wentzville has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with St. Joseph Hospital, the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care, located in Lake Saint Louis.
  
• Seniors living in the area have little risk of becoming a victim of violence in Wentzville. The city is safer than nearly half of other U.S. cities, and it's also safer than many other parts of Missouri.
  
• Wentzville has a higher cost of living than the U.S. average and the Missouri average, but residents pay less for utilities and groceries. They also pay less for medical care, which may benefit seniors budgeting for dementia treatment.
  
• From sunny summer days to chilly winter nights, Wentzville offers a range of temperatures throughout the year. The lows typically remain in the 20s, but single-digit and below-zero temperatures occur from time to time. During the summer, expect high humidity and average temps in the upper 80s, with some days soaring into the 90s and triple digits.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wentzville

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.

Wentzville 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 Wentzville, please visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.

Wentzville-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.