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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Local, MO

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Memory care in Local offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Local is about $6,015 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 154 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/10/25
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Photo of Avalon Memory Care - St. LouisCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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34 reviews
9.5
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34 reviews
5 star
64%
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9%
3 star
18%
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I am delighted with the experience at Avalon Memory Care. The were able to accept [name removed]on a relatively short notice, the staff at all levels is well trained, experienced, and truly caring. The...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are a resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. This community provides support for dementia-related illness for you and your loved one within this appealing urban setting.The staff...
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1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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15 reviews
9.2
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15 reviews
5 star
40%
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39%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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7%
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There is a large turn around in staffing. The food service leaves something to be desired. They do have a lot of activities and the techs are really nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cedarhurst of Arnold, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Arnold, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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9.0
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54 reviews
9.0
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54 reviews
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30%
3 star
13%
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0%
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They are excellent, with a couple of minor glitches. Almost 5! Everyone, from nursing to dining staff to maintenance is so very caring, and will troubleshoot with you about solutions to problems. Activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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1.0
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5 reviews
1.0
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5 reviews
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60%
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0%
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0%
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In Meadowview Memory Care they have a friendly environment and caring staff. Nice layout for the residents to be out in the great room to dine together, watch TV or participate in the afternoon activity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadowview Assisted Living offers private suites surrounding an open floor-plan living area, featuring a large flat-screen TV along with a fireplace and an open view of our gourmet kitchen area. There is a large, screened-in porch with ceiling heaters and fans, for three season comfort.
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They have been great to her, very pleased overall. The food is great, they take good care of her and alert us with any concerns or issues. Communication is absolutely fantastic, they relay over any...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of American House Wildwood Village
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5.9
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37 reviews
5.9
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37 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
8%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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11%
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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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The facility is beautiful and well run. These people are very competent and when faced with a problem, will try so hard to find a solution. The community is warm and welcoming, so important after...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Local, MO

The average cost of senior living in Local is $6,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimmswick, MO with an average of $5,574 per month.

Memory care costs in Local, MO, vs. nearby cities

Local, MO
$6,015/mo
$5,951/mo

Memory care costs in Local, MO, vs. state and national averages

Local, MO
$6,015/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

Memory care costs in Local, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,015/mo

Memory care costs in Local, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,483/mo
Studio
$6,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,500/mo

Senior living costs in Local vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Local, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLocal, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$6,015/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$4,011/mo$3,717/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Local, MO:$6,015/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Local, MO:$5,063/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Local, MO:$4,011/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Local, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Local and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Local, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Local have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Local, MO$5,711/mo$6,340/mo-9.9%
Missouri$6,167/mo$5,833/mo+5.7%
National$6,063/mo$5,794/mo+4.6%
Local, MO
2024 average cost:$5,711/mo
2023 average cost:$6,340/mo
Percent change:-9.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$6,167/mo
2023 average cost:$5,833/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,063/mo
2023 average cost:$5,794/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Local

Recent reviews for memory care in Local

Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellisville, MO

4.7
My wife is very happy here. The staff is always very friendly and caring to the residents and the family - I know it can be a hard job so I really appreciate them. I have been here for meal times and the food looks to be good. I would absolutely recommend Autumn View Gardens to others. ...
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EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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EverTrue Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, MO

5.0
After an extensive search, I realize Lutheran Senior Services' Laclede Groves retirement community in Webster Groves offers the best Life Plan facility in the St. Louis area. I'm experiencing the high level of quality of life and care that all seniors hope to experience in their retirement. ...
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Local review score based on 39 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 8 Local memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Local review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Local review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Local, MO8 facilities
7.6
Scotsdale, MO15 facilities
7.5

Review subcategories for Local memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 39 reviews of 8 Local memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Local resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Local, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Local memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Local memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Local, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Local memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Local that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Local, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Local memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Local Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Local, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Local memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Local partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Local, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Local memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Local communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Local, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Local memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Local offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Local, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Local

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Local protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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