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10 Best Nursing Homes in St Louis, MO

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St. Louis is a beautiful city located along the Mississippi river and home to barbeque restaurants, blues music, and the 630-ft Gateway Arch. If you are looking for the perfect nursing home for your loved one, you’re in the right place.

Nursing homes refer to skilled nursing facilities that care for those with specific health conditions or for those who are unable to care for themselves properly. However, it’s also commonly used as a catchall term for senior care facilities that can include assisted living and memory care. Assisted living is designed for seniors who need help with their daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation. Memory care is for seniors with memory-related problems such as dementia or Alzheimer’s.

While A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with skilling nursing facilities, we do have 18 partner facilities offering a combination of assisted living and memory care all within a 10-mile radius of downtown St. Louis.

As you continue through this guide, you will learn all about assisted living and memory care facilities in St. Louis, including average costs and payment methods, veterans benefits, Medicaid and Medicare information, facility regulations and more. You’ll also learn a little about what makes the Gateway to the West a great city to live in.

Nursing Homes Facilities near St Louis, MO

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My mother is currently residing here. This is the 3rd facility that she has been in, 2 years. The facility is clean, closer to family with lots of shopping and dining close by. Staff is very friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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We chose Sycamore Village because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here seemed very adequate for his needs. They did everything we asked to do and they took really good care...
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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.
Personalized Assisted Living and Memory Enrichment Community
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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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My loved one is currently a resident at Cambridge House of O'Fallon and overall the experience has been good for her. The meals, nursing staff and nutrition need improvement. However, I recommend the...
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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.
Cambridge House of O'Fallon is an affordable assisted living community in the charming, small town of O'Fallon, IL. O'Fallon is a city in the St. Louis, IL region and one of the fastest growing cities in the area. Home to personnel from the Scott Air Force Base the city is rooted in a tradition...
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Wonderful caring people, my spouse is thriving there and has become much more independent. Price for what you receive is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Harvester Residential Care Inc. is dual licensed (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Department of Mental Health) facility that conveniently located in the middle of family oriented residential neighborhood of St. Charles county, with easy access (less than 10-15...
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When we first moved my mother into the Chesnut Glenn & Chesnut Terrace, we really liked it. Everything seemed to be working out there but my mother got sick and I'm not sure she will be able to go back. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
We welcome you with open arms at Chestnut Glenn and Chestnut Terrace. You'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey...
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Called about my dad moving there at 8am, and by 4pm; he was moved in. It was a relief knowing that he was being taken care of, and although I love my dad more than life itself, I finally was able to sleep...
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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I am very pleased with Windsor. Everything is going well for my loved one. Staff have been excellent, they are all very good at what they do and friendly.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Windsor Estates of Saint Charles is a continuum of care senior community in Saint Charles, MO. Located next to Blanchette Park, Windsor Estates emphasizes a high level of independence within all aspects of care by offering services and programs which support the physical, emotional, social, and...
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Due to my mother's physicality, she needed skilled nursing. From the staff and food to the care and schedule, I would give everything a 5 star rating. My mother has only been there a couple of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 Brooking Park there is to be discovered......The ambiance and grace of a lovely home with the services and amenities of a fine hotel.....Exemplary medical and personal care provided by skilled and caring staff....All those things that enhance mature lives and families.... With grace and...
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I went to visit my friend in the rehab to home at the lodge. I was blown away with the spacious facility. The rooms were clean, nursing staff were so attentive, caring, and professional. I have never seen or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to…..Sherbrooke Village, where we make A Difficult Choice Easier.Nestled on several acres at the foot of Ripa Avenue in an area of outstanding natural beauty in South County, Sherbrooke Village represents Today’s nursing care residence.We share a mission of providing care and services...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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My mother was recently admitted to McKnight Place for respite care. She has always hated the idea of going to a senior living community, but now might be changing her mind. The process was not without any...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Both my parents received hospice care at Manor Grove. Having experienced other facilities in the area, we were pleasantly surprised how wonderful both the staff and facility were. The nursing staff is...
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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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My brother has received fabulous care at Stonebridge. The staff is very professional and concerned. We have had horrible experiences with a couple of other places and left rather abruptly. I finally feel...
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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.
Brook View Nursing Home is expanding to offer more to our Residents and families! We are now, Brook View at StoneBridge, a family owned and operated skilled nursing community for over 30 years. We strive to be a place where a feeling of care & genuine concern is a part of everything we...
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We moved into Independent Living at Mason Pointe a week after it opened. We love living here. The staff is always helpful and friendly. [name removed] and his leadership staff make Mason Pointe a place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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The community is filled with caring people. It's not perfect, but they do care and yet their best. The residents are treated as family and they're are lots of fun activities. At times, they do not answer...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you.• Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments • Superb cuisine • State of-the-art Fitness Centers • Indoor swimming pool and hot...
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My dad was there for over 2 yrs. COVID times Wing C was right off the bat-friendly and caring. They treated him with dignity. He had a few favorites. GVCC wing C was amazing care givers, nurses. I had to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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.
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My mother has been at this facility for five years as an Alzheimer's patient. It isn't huge and it isn't fancy but it is very clean and the employees are very good to the residents.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
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.
Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...
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My mother went to this facility for rehab after her stroke. This was such a difficult time for our family and the staff at Demar exceeded our expectations. Everyone was so friendly and the therapy was...
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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.
UNIQUELY AFFORDABLE CAREFREE RETIREMENT LIVINGCarefree retirement living means knowing that all services are included and available to you. • Fully-equipped alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments• Superb cuisine• State of-the-art Fitness Center• Indoor swimming pool and hot...
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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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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.
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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.

Our methodology

How we rank order the St Louis community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders St Louis community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

  • Proximity to your search location
  • Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
  • The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

14,000+ communities

We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

350,000+ reviews

We have 387,000+ reviews from senior living residents and family members that provide first-hand accounts about senior living communities

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Costs of nursing homes in the St. Louis area

Nursing homes are defined as skilled nursing facilities that provide short and long-term round-the-clock medical care. A private room for a nursing home in St. Louis averages around $6,737 per month.[01] In a lot of instances, skilled nursing facilities will include the following services and amenities in their facility:

  • Palliative care
  • Rehabilitation
  • 24/7 medical presence
  • On-site health care
  • Short-term care for those recovering from surgery or injury

If your loved one is looking for something a little less intensive, assisted living or memory care may be better options. According to proprietary data from A Place for Mom, St. Louis assisted living facilities average around $4,760 a month, and St. Louis memory care facilities average around $4,875 a month.[02] These costs include all service fees and additional payments, but cost may vary when outside services are needed.

With the cost of assisted living and memory care, you can expect housekeeping, laundry, meals, and personal care services included.

Nursing homes costs in St Louis, MO, vs. state and national averages

St Louis, MO
$4,943/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in St Louis, MO, vs. other senior living options

$6,603/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in St Louis, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
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Private
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Senior living costs in St Louis vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: St Louis, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Louis, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,943/mo$4,678/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
St Louis, MO:$4,943/mo
Missouri:$4,678/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
St Louis, MO:$5,444/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
St Louis, MO:$6,603/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
St Louis, MO:$3,659/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in St Louis, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in St Louis 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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Nursing homes cost trends in St Louis, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in St Louis 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 average 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
St Louis, MO$5,798/mo$5,765/mo+0.6%
Missouri$5,839/mo$5,678/mo+2.8%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
St Louis, MO
2024 average cost:$5,798/mo
2023 average cost:$5,765/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,839/mo
2023 average cost:$5,678/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in St Louis

Recent reviews for nursing homes in St Louis

The Oaks of O'Fallon

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Twin Oaks and their other facility are amazing! Even housekeeping is friendly and they don't cut corners. [Name removed], who gets you checked in, takes you on tours of the whole facility, answering any and all questions. The nursing staff always has time to help or advise families as life ...
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EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

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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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How people pay for a nursing home in St. Louis

Seniors and their families can pay for skilled nursing, memory care, or assisted living costs in many different ways. In this section, you will learn how methods like private pay, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare can be used to fund a move into a long-term care community.

Private pay methods

In conjunction with other public sources, private pay methods are often used to pay for costs related to assisted living and memory care. Some of the more common income streams are personal savings, pensions, investment returns, and Social Security benefits. For those looking for additional private sources, the following can also be used:

VA benefits
45003

Number of veterans who live in St. Louis

About 33% of St. Louis veterans are 75+

Veterans can tap into VA benefits to help pay for the costs associated with senior care facilities. Because the process of applying for benefits can be complex, working with a veterans services officer is key to getting through the process.

The most common benefit veterans can use for long-term care communities is the Aid and Attendance benefit. This benefit is added to the veteran’s monthly Pension payment and supports eligible veterans and their spouses if they need assistance. Additionally, for veterans with a service-connected disability, disability compensation through the VA may also be an option.

To better understand eligibility requirements and how benefits can be used for skilled nursing care, assisted living, and memory care, contact a local veterans services organization. St. Louis County Veterans Program also offers case management and advocacy.

Resources for St. Louis veterans

Local veterans resources

St. Louis County Veterans Program
St. Louis County Government Center NW
715 NW Plaza Drive
St. Ann, MO 63074
Phone: 314-615-7400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

St. Louis Veterans Services Officers

Virgina Mack
Missouri Veterans Home
10600 Lewis & Clark Blvd., Rm # R1-109
St. Louis, MO, 63136
Phone: 314-421-8637
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Christy Allison 
Missouri Veterans Home
10600 Lewis & Clark Blvd.
St. Louis, MO, 63136
Phone: 314-421-8654
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Derrick Russell
9700 Page Ave.
St. Louis, MO, 63132
Phone: 314-421-8676
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nathan Ruhnow
Prevedel Federal Building/Missouri Veterans Commission
9700 Page Ave., Rm # R1-109
St. Louis, MO, 63132
Phone: 314-421-8673
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Malinda Graves-Sampson
Prevedel Federal Building/Missouri Veterans Commission
9700 Page Ave., Rm # R1-109
St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: 314-421-8674
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Veterans associations

Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts

Post 3480 Capt. Horace G. Burke Post
5020 State St.
East St. Louis, IL 62205
Phone: 618-271-7004

Post 6137 Newport Heights Memorial Post
5468 Gravois Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116
Phone: 314-352-6137

Post 8112 Gruhala-Gmeiner Memorial Post
4310 S. 38th St.
St. Louis, MO 63116
Phone: 314-351-8890

American Legion

Quentin Roosevelt Post 1
St. Louis Altenheim
5408 S. Broadway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63111

Griesedieck-Fournier Post 3
4617 Dahlia Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116

Fred W. Stockham Post 4
405 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63102

Medicaid

The Medicaid program in Missouri is called MO HealthNet and while Medicaid will not cover costs related to room and board in assisted living or memory care communities, seniors can use it for care in nursing homes. In addition to the set income limits seniors need to meet to be eligible for Medicaid, skilled nursing facilities must also meet several requirements[03]:

  • Facilities must be licensed and certified by the state.
  • Facilities must be residential and assume complete care for those who are admitted.
  • Care must include room and board.

For more information on certified Medicaid nursing home providers, click here.

For those who are interested in assisted living or memory care, Medicaid won’t cover room and board, but seniors can use it for medically necessary costs through the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. This program can provide services like:

  • Nursing care and supervision
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Medications and medical equipment
  • Personal care services
  • Respite care
  • Hospice care

Medicaid also offers financial aid for those with memory-related issues through the Supplemental Nursing Care program. If eligible, Medicaid will pay up to $292 monthly to help pay for care for those with dementia. You can apply for Medicaid and check eligibility for waiver programs through MO HealthNet.

To best understand what a senior may qualify for under Medicaid, St. Louis’ local Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) Aging Ahead is an organization that can help navigate available benefits and determine eligibility. For advocacy, support, or grievances, the St. Louis County Ombudsman can assist as well.

St. Louis resident Medicaid resources

Local Medicaid resources

Missouri Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division
615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-3425

St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA)
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-622-4800

St. Louis County Ombudsman
8050 Watson Road, Suite 155
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-391-8222

Medicare

Medicare is America’s health insurance for seniors who are at least 65 years old. Medicare will cover nursing homes on a limited basis. Under Medicare Part A, skilled nursing facility care is covered if the following conditions are met:

  • The senior has Part A and days left in their benefit period.
  • They’ve had a qualifying inpatient stay.
  • A doctor has determined daily skilled care is necessary.

Both assisted living and memory care facilities aren’t covered under Medicare except for short-term in-home medical care needs and health expenses. However, for those who use Medicare and need additional financial assistance, the state of Missouri has a handful of resources available to support seniors:

  • Missouri CLAIM (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) and Circle of Care Counseling both offer free, unbiased financial counseling to help you apply for Medicare.
  • The St. Louis Area Agency on Aging will provide financial support for seniors by covering some costs related to premiums, copays, and deductibles through Medicare Savings Programs.
  • MORx is the state’s Pharmacy Assistance Program and helps with the cost of prescription medication for those using Medicare Part D.

For those with questions, the Social Security Administration, which runs Medicare, can provide additional support. For those who have grievances or complaints or require advocacy, VOYCE’s St. Louis Ombudsman and the State Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs are on hand to support families and seniors.

St. Louis resident Medicare resources

St. Louis Medicare assistance and advocacy

Social Security Administration Office
717 N. 16th St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 800-772-1213

St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA)
1520 Market Road
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-612-5918
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Circle of Care Counseling
423 Chez Paree
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Phone: 314-873-3501

St. Louis Ombudsman
8050 Watson Road, Suite 155
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-918-8222

St. Louis Medicare programs

SLAAA Medicare Savings Program
City Hall
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-622-4800

Understand Missouri laws and regulations for nursing homes

Skilled nursing facilities are licensed and governed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and federally by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). To maintain licensing, skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) are inspected annually and must maintain minimum standards regarding staffing, safety, and quality of care.

Staffing and staff ratios are essential in skilled nursing facilities, with the current Missouri standards requiring:

  • A registered nurse is to be appointed as the director of nursing.
  • For facilities with more than 100 beds, there must also be an assistant director of nursing.
  • A staff ratio of 1:15 for skilled nursing facility staff.
  • A staff ratio of 1:5 for direct care providers.
  • Staff hired to provide food, housekeeping, or laundry services are not permitted to provide nursing services and aren’t included in the staff ratios.

DHSS also regulates assisted living and memory care facilities. Memory care facilities fall under the umbrella of assisted living. Assisted living facilities are required to provide assistance with activity of daily living, medication management, licensed physicians to direct health care, a licensed administrator in charge of the facility at all times, and resident rooms that are at least 70 square feet. You can find more information on fire safety and emergency preparedness, staffing regulations, and personal care requirements for these facilities among other things here.

All inspection reports for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities (which include memory care facilities) must be publicly accessible; those that aren’t online can be accessed directly from the nursing home. Otherwise, inspection reports can be found by searching specific facilities here.

Missouri Department of Health contact information

St. Louis Department of Health
1520 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-657-1528
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m

COVID-19 regulations for St. Louis nursing homes

There currently aren’t any city-specific COVID-19 mandates in St. Louis. Instead, it’s recommended to follow all best practices advised by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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Vaccinations. Vaccinations and boosters for staff, residents, and guests are encouraged.

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Masking. Well-fitted masks are encouraged for high-risk people in areas of high transmission.

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Staff safety. If a staff member experiences COVID-19 symptoms, they must notify their employer and follow facility guidance regarding quarantine and social distancing.

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Quarantining. Self-isolate if diagnosed with COVID-19 and avoid people where possible if experiencing symptoms.

What to expect from nursing homes in St. Louis

There are 18 senior care facilities in St. Louis that offer a mixture of assisted living, memory care, and in some cases, independent living. Here’s the breakdown:

  • 10 combination assisted living and memory care
  • 3 standalone assisted living facilities
  • 3 independent living, assisted living, and memory care
  • 1 independent living plus assisted living
  • 1 standalone memory care facility

The difference between nursing homes and assisted living facilities

While they sound similar, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities provide very different experiences for residents. Assisted living is best suited for people who may need assistance with personal care and daily activities but can still maintain some levels of independence. On the other hand, skilled nursing care provides specialized medical care for seniors who need medical attention 24/7.

A place where everything is at your fingertips

In an assisted living facility, you can expect to live in a community where everything is at your fingertips. The day-to-day chores are taken off your plate. You can enjoy three delicious meals served daily  in a community dining room, as well as housekeeping and laundry services.

Attentive care

All assisted living and memory care communities have staff awake and ready to address needs all hours of the day as well as medication management services. A large majority also have a doctor who is ready to attend to needs as they arise as well as visits from a variety of different therapists.

Activities to fill your days

In a city where baseball and Budweiser rule, you can anticipate fun outings to St. Louis sites and plenty of in-house activities. Group events, trivia games, holiday parties, and happy hours are regular occurrences in our partner senior care communities. Socialization is easy with plenty of indoor and outdoor common areas, such as movie rooms, courtyards, game rooms, and even shops.

St Louis nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Louis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Louis, 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 St Louis nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in St Louis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Louis, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.9%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.1%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.4%
17.5%
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 St Louis nursing homes

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 St Louis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Louis, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Louis nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of St Louis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Louis, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in St Louis nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of St Louis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Louis, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in St Louis nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in St Louis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Louis, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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187,822

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in St. Louis

19%
Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the St. Louis population
$54,928

Median annual income for St. Louis seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in St. Louis

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been recognized as one of the leading medical centers in the country according to U.S News & World Report, placed at No. 11 on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll with national rankings in nearly a dozen different specialties.

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center
This hospital is renowned for its expertise in treating heart conditions such as heart bypass surgery and aortic valve surgery.

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Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Mercy Hospital is a dual campus general medical and surgical facility that is rated as high performing across more than a dozen procedures and conditions.

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St. Luke’s Hospital – Chesterfield
Also known for its treatment of heart conditions, St. Luke’s Hospital – Chesterfield, is rated as high performing in 13 adult procedures and conditions.

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Christian Hospital

Christian Hospital is ranked regionally as a top-performing facility for lung cancer surgery and COPD treatment.

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St. Louis VA Medical Center

The VA Medical Center is set up to take care of St. Louis area veterans, offering a wide range of medical services from primary to specialty care.

Transportation for seniors in St. Louis

Complimentary transportation is available in nearly all of our partner assisted living and memory care facilities, making them ideal for seniors unable to drive.

There are also a couple of public transport options for seniors unable to drive or their visiting family members; these options are accessible and allow caregivers or family to ride for free when accompanying a senior.

  • Metro’s Call-A-Ride Program offers wheelchair-accessible curb-to-curb transportation for those with physical or cognitive disabilities.
  • The City of St. Louis offers free transportation for non-emergency errands.

Senior activities in St. Louis

St. Louis is a city with plenty to see and do; luckily, there are also plenty of accessible and fun activities that cater to a range of people and interests.

For caregivers who want to connect with their loved one while also forming friendships with other caregivers, consider the Caregiver Club. This organization hosts regular Caregiver Companion Outings to local businesses so seniors and their families can connect in a safe and engaging environment.

Interested in the arts? St. Louis has plenty to see. The Big Muddy Dance Company organizes Senior Embrace, a program that performs for those unable to travel to the theater. They also offer a movement workshop, which aims to improve health and quality of life.

Music lovers may take a trip to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra or Sheldon Concert Hall. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra regularly hosts guest artists and travels throughout the city, performing free community events. Meanwhile, jazz, classical, and folk fans will enjoy Sheldon Concerts Hall’s lineup. They even host a regular Coffee Concert series for seniors.

For more mobile folks who enjoy spending time outside, Sophia M. Sach’s Butterfly House is perfect for a day of tranquility. It offers free wheelchair rental for those with low mobility so seniors can truly engross themselves in the conservatory, home to more than a thousand butterflies. For those who want to get up close and personal with animals, Grant’s Farm is an ADA-accessible venue that is ideal for people of all ages. The farm is home to the famous Budweiser Clydesdales and has a beautiful tram ride through Deer Park to their petting zoo.

Frequently Asked Questions

St Louis Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care, Villas at St. James and Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near St Louis, MO. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in St Louis is $4,943 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.

  2. A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. Medicaid. (n.d.). Institutional Long Term Care

  4. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Barnes-Jewish Hospital

  5. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

  6. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

  7. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). St. Luke’s Hospital-Chesterfield.

  8. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Christian Hospital. 

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Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.

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A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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Medicaid. (n.d.). Institutional Long Term Care

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). St. Luke’s Hospital-Chesterfield.

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Christian Hospital.