The Gatesworth
One McKnight Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63124
4.6
(11 reviews)
"The Gatesworth at One McKnight Place sets the standard of excellence for senior living. Set on a beautiful, 12-acre campus, The Gatesworth, ..."
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One McKnight Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63124
4.6
(11 reviews)
"The Gatesworth at One McKnight Place sets the standard of excellence for senior living. Set on a beautiful, 12-acre campus, The Gatesworth, ..."
READ MORE5943 Telegraph Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63129
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I already have my husband placed at Bethesda Southgate. I chose it mostly for the location. I'm very satisfied with it. The food is good. They have assisted living and memory care. Also, a doctor is on staff there. ..."
READ MORE723 SOUTH LACLEDE STATION RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63119
4.2
(12 reviews)
"My mother with dimensia broke her hip. Her care was superb. The care providers were loving. The therapy provided great results and was reinforced by the rest of the care providers. The facilities were very nice. Food was great. ..."
READ MORE#2 NAZARETH LANE, Saint Louis, MO, 63129
3.4
(21 reviews)
"My father and sister have both been to Nazareth. I cannot thank them enough for their compassion and care. Tiannia in admissions went over and above in helping us deal with the financial end and Cathy the social worker went over and above in her care..."
READ MORE4960 Laclede Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff seemed to be pretty friendly. At times, they come across and somewhat cold, but I do think part of it was due to the fact that it was so busy there. But for the most part, they were useful in helping guide us. The facility itself was nothin..."
READ MORE10010 Kennerly Rd, , Saint Louis, MO, 63128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had to put my husband in the hospital, and they are going to put him in a nursing home. He was in there about eight years ago for rehab. I liked it because they never knew when I was going to pop in. It is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital. T..."
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3060 ASHBY ROAD, Saint Louis, MO, 63114
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I've been in rehab at Bentleys Extended Care. The nurses are good and everything. The food is not good because I'm vegetarian and lactose intolerant. Some of the people here are OK, but most of them don't have a brain. Everything is OK. There are act..."
READ MORE401 CORPORATE PARK DRIVE, Saint Louis, MO, 63105
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom was at Barnes-Jewish Extended Care. Almost all the staff, except for one person, were wonderful. The care was excellent, and they were very attentive. It was very expensive and was $610 per night, which was unbelievable. Because of COVID, ..."
READ MORE2939 Magazine Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63106
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Everything is nice at Garrison Care Center. My brother is getting what he needs there. It is small, yet big enough to do what they have to do. They have bingo, and he goes fishing. The food is great; my brother loves it. The place is clean and well m..."
READ MORE13612 Big Bend Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63088
3.5
(10 reviews)
"Garden View Center Center is a great place for your loved one. My Mom is very happy there and the staff is great. Thank you for all you do. ..."
READ MORE9350 Green Park Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63123
2.1
(28 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is in Green Park nursing home. She is in the rehab part. So far, so good. The only contact I've had is when we go visit her through the window. I've talked to the staff and they all seemed friendly. My sister-in-law said some foods a..."
READ MORE11160 Village North Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63136
3.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom is at Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation for rehab. Majority of the staff is fine and very attentive. I just think they're very short-staffed. She doesn't get changed as quickly as I think she should, but otherwise, they are fine. The at..."
READ MORE4624 LANSDOWNE AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO, 63116
3.3
(6 reviews)
"My mom was actually in Lansdowne Village. She was there for two to three months. I would give this facility A's across the board. The staff was friendly. They actually do make the people get out of bed and participate in activities. It is just a good..."
READ MORE4431 South Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, 63111
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt stayed here after a terrible car accident because she was unable to care for herself. I thought this facility was very nice overall. It was clean and well-maintained. The staff was helpful and respectful and made time for my aunt and the f..."
READ MORE610 PRIGGE ROAD, Saint Louis, MO, 63138
4.0
(2 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE , MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER LOVES IT THERE ..."
READ MORE5300 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63128
3.4
(7 reviews)
"Mom is at Delmar Gardens South. It is a good community with a caring staff. Their rooms are small and old, but they're very clean. They're just short-staffed, and it's kind of a high price, but their staff is good...."
READ MORE5500 SOUTH BROADWAY, Saint Louis, MO, 63111
4.0
(1 reviews)
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior..."
READ MORE3333 BROWN ROAD, Saint Louis, MO, 63114
2.5
(13 reviews)
"Truly a wonderful nursing home to have your love ones in the nurses are very caring the director of nursing is amazing and the CNAs are very exceptional ..."
READ MORE11728 Hidden Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63138
3.2
(5 reviews)
"Aperion was very nice and clean, and the staff was very helpful. The one thing I liked most about this community was that they have washers and dryers in each of the units, which I didn't see in other communities. They also had several types of units..."
READ MORE9645 BIG BEND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO, 63122
2.7
(10 reviews)
"My father was in rehab at Bethesda Dilworth. I would have given it a 5, but my dad likes the food better where he currently is. He really liked the place and the staff was friendly and caring. We couldn't go in because of Covid. He said the eggs tast..."
READ MORECompared to the cost of a semiprivate nursing home room in St. Louis, the state average is slightly more affordable at $5,080. However, the national average cost is much higher at $7,756.
Nursing home costs in St. Louis are similar to those in nearby Cape Girardeau, which averages $5,171. Joseph is more affordable at $4,867, as is capital city Jefferson, which has an average semiprivate nursing home room cost of $5,019 per month. Kansas City has some of the highest costs in the state, averaging $6,844 per month.
St. Louis
$5,355
Missouri
$5,080
The United States
$7,756
Joseph
$4,867
Jefferson
$5,019
Cape Girardeau
$5,171
Kansas City
$6,844
Semiprivate rooms in St. Louis nursing homes have an average monthly cost of $5,355. For a private room, this price increases to $6,479.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing home care is the most expensive care option in St. Louis, while other types of senior care in St. Louis are more affordable. Assisted living placement costs $3,750 per month. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, averaging $1,842. Those who would like to remain in their homes can use homemaker and home health aide services, which both average $4,481. In comparison, a semiprivate room in a nursing facility costs an average of $5,355, while a private room averages $6,479.
Home care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,481
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$3,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing home (private room)
$6,479
A variety of free resources are available for seniors and their family in Saint Louis to help aging loved ones stay at home as long as possible, even with some in-home services. When a transition into a skilled nursing home is necessary, other resources listed below can help with that process.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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St. Louis Area Agency on Aging | (314) 612-5918 | This organization offers a variety of services that can help seniors maintain their independence or find placement in a long-term care community. A home repair and chore program offers basic home modifications, such as ramps and handrails, and a transportation program helps seniors get to appointments and errands. Seniors can also access assistance with tax preparation, rent rebates and home-delivered meals. |
Catholic Charities’ Archdiocese of Saint Louis | (314) 367-5500 | The Cardinal Ritter Senior Services division offers a day program where seniors can get assistance and supervision during the day. The program offers housing services, including assisted living and skilled nursing. Seniors can also access mental health counseling, case management and legal aid, as well as emergency assistance and spiritual activities. |
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri | 1 (800) 444-0514 | Low-income adults and seniors can get free help with civil matters, such as consumer and housing issues. An elder law initiative helps seniors gain access to federal benefits and can also help create wills and health care directives. Experts are available to provide advice and representation in cases relating to tax collection, consumer fraud and identity theft. |
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services | (573) 751-6400 | Seniors can access educational workshops to help them age safely in their homes, including fall prevention and chronic disease management classes. This organization also offers information and placement for long-term care services, such as assisted living and nursing homes. The long-term care ombudsman program protects residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities from neglect and exploitation. |