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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Alton, MO
West Alton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Alton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Alton is about $4,946, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 158 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Royal Lakes, Miles Station and Deer Plain.
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We chose Garden Villas North because the bedroom was bigger, they had many great activities offered, happy hours, and the staffs attitude, they genuinely seemed to care about the residents! Highly recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Garden Villas North represents the epitome of luxury and elegance, warmth and graciousness in retirement and assisted living. Designed for the active senior who has retired from work but not from life, Garden Villas North offers a carefree lifestyle with world class services and...
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I would recommend without hesitation. The amount of care received , especially for the cost, is exceptional. My mother is blind and therefore a high maintence resident. The staff is very friendly and appear...
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 Charter Senior Living of Godfrey we provide truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. Whether in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate...
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I would highly recommend San Gabriel Memory Care Godfrey. The staff is nice, friendly, and respectable. It seemed like everything was well cleaned and the food seemed good. I wish my loved one would have...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
San Gabriel Memory Care is a family owned and operated assisted living community dedicated to serving the unique needs of adults with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related illnesses. Our approach is to assist residents on their individual “daily walks” by incorporating personally relevant...
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27 reviews
My parents are currently residents at Cedarhurst of Godfrey. We initially had some issues with prescriptions. They also have staffing issues. Although I haven't eaten there, my parents say that the food is...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Cedarhurst at Godfrey!Cedarhurst at Godfrey is an assisted living community in Godfrey, Illinois. Godfrey offers residents the best of Midwestern living with scenic trails, fine shopping, eclectic dining and warm, welcoming people. Located in the St. Louis metro...
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I have been here only a month and found that I made the right decision My Villa is very comfortable and up to date The staff is very kind and helpful. The food is also very good I have made many new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Asbury Village is a 120-acre campus located in Godfrey, Illinois. Opened in late 1997, the community features 44 duplex Patio Homes referred to as Villas, as well as 64 Independent Living apartments, known as the Wiseman-Pollock Residence. There are also 44 Assisted Living apartments on campus...
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We chose Garden Plaza of Florissant to be closer to family, the price point, and the type of room they had available. Recently, a majority of the staff has been replaced. I would recommend this facility to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Garden Plaza of Florissant, Missouri, offers a dynamic lifestyle for seniors looking to get the most out of their retirement.Whether you prefer independent living in your own private patio home, assisted living with an apartment floor plan of your choice or a memory care neighborhood tailored...
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So far my experience has been great. It came just when the family needed it and it has been a godsend to me. The Head of Nurse is very informative and keeps communication open with the family. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Estates of Hidden Lake, (CCRC), offering the peace of mind that comes with knowing your'll enjoy priority access to additional levels of care should your needs ever change.Independent Living: Thirty two distinctive cottage homes or select from a one or two bedroom apartment. Which suits...
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So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times...
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.
The Villas of Hollybrook in Bethalto, IL is a preimere destination for anyone in search of senior living. Opened in June of 2018, the Villas of Hollybrook has both Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments that will blow you away! Upon first visit, our exceptional design and decor will wow you!...
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Definitely best place in this area. Food - great- good servers. Apts. great, roomy. Community-friendly like a family Activities - every day Nursing- very helpful Cleaning- great Staff- mostly great,...
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.
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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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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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.
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I use to work there and my Grandmother was admitted there for rehab twice for different reasons they did a great job
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 LIVING Carefree 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 and outdoor swimming pools and...
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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.
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.
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.
Elder Care of the Valley is a skilled nursing and long term care facility offering several levels of specialized care for our residents. Elder Care of the Valley is located in a quite wooded valley in North St. Louis County. Our team of helath care professionals provide the compassionate care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The rolling hills of Missouri are the perfect home to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Bridge at Florissant. Situated in the suburbs of St. Louis, the community offers urban accessibility, state-of-the-art amenities, and the time of your life. The community itself is surrounded by greenery...
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.
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in West Alton, MO
The average cost of senior living in West Alton is $4,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverview, MO with an average of $4,888 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in West Alton, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in West Alton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Alton
Promenade Senior Living in Richmond Heights, MO
5.0
We were impressed with everything. My mother in law felt the menu options were limited, but I think at the time, occupancy was low, so that may have affected it. I can't really say about activities, because she wasn't there for very long until she had to be moved to skilled nursing.
St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton
5.0
We are so thankful for and pleased with St. Andrews. They have been very caring and helpful. I appreciate the time they take to educate us on items, when needed. They always reassure when calling that nothing's urgent, but just wanting to share information. It's comforting to know my Dad is in a ...
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West Alton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Alton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Alton, 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 West Alton 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 West Alton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Alton, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Alton 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 West Alton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Alton, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Alton 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 West Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Alton, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Alton 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 West Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Alton 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 West Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
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Clarendale of St. Peters, Allegro Richmond Heights and The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near West Alton, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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