Whispering Oaks Health Care Center
1450 Ridge Rd, Manchester, MO 63021
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READ MORESt. Louis sits near the Mississippi River and Illinois border in eastern Missouri. The region hosts many assisted living communities, including 68 within St. Louis' city limits and 139 in surrounding areas. In 2024, residents of these communities pay about $5,100 per month, outpacing the typical price in Missouri of $4,851.
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1450 Ridge Rd, Manchester, MO 63021
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READ MORE1207 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL 62234
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READ MORE23 NORTH SIXTH ST, Festus, MO 63028
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READ MORE1714 Gilsinn Ln, Fenton, MO 63026
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READ MORE1 Holding Ln, Crystal City, MO 63019
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READ MORE300 S New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
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READ MORE703 S Laclede Station Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
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READ MORE763 S New Ballas Rd # 300, St. Louis, MO 63141
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READ MORE13990 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
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READ MORE225 W B St, Belleville, IL 62220
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READ MORE1745 Charbonier Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
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READ MORE1501 Clinton St., St. Louis, MO 63106
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READ MORE3520 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
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READ MORE37 NORTH CLARK AVENUE, Ferguson, MO 63135
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READ MORE705 Moore St, Festus, MO 63028
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READ MORE500 Sunshine Dr, Festus, MO 63028
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READ MORE120 NORTH MILL STREET, Festus, MO 63028
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READ MORE9732 Natural Bridge Rd, Berkeley, MO 63134
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READ MORE129 GRAY STREET, Festus, MO 63028
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READ MORE1004 Pennsylvania Ave, University City, MO 63130
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READ MORESt. Louis offers lower assisted living prices than the U.S. norm, according to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey. Nationally, prices come to about $250 higher per month. However, many nearby cities feature lower fees. Rates drop to approximately $4,411 in Columbia and $4,611 in Springfield, IL. Still, some cities are more costly, such as Jefferson City, where rates hover around $5,779.
St. Louis
$5,100
Missouri
$4,851
The United States
$5,350
Jefferson City
$5,779
Columbia
$4,411
Springfield, IL
$4,611
Saint Louis seniors concerned about the cost of assisted living facilities have two choices: the Supplemental Nursing Care Assistance Program and the Missouri Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver. Medicaid manages both programs, so income restrictions apply.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
In St. Louis, assisted living ranks among the lowest-priced senior care options. Adult day health care stands as the only cheaper option, at about $2,058 per month. Conversely, nursing home care costs approximately $2,094 more, while home health care costs about $1,573 more. In-home care is also more expensive, with rates around $1,001 higher than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,100
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,194
There are several free resources in Saint Louis provided by government agencies and non-profit organizations. The resources listed below may be of some interest to seniors living in assisted living facilities and those considering moving to long-term care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Saint Louis Regional Veteran Benefits Office | (314) 253-4389 | The Saint Louis Regional Veteran Benefits Office assists veterans and their spouses in ensuring they receive all the benefits they are eligible for. These benefits may include disability compensation, pensions and supplemental benefits such as the Aid and Attendance Benefit. In addition, the office can assist veterans in finding assisted living housing and support them in any other issues they may face. |
Saint Louis Area Agency on Aging | (314) 612-5918 | The Saint Louis Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with information regarding transport, elderly services, food services and medicare benefits. The agency offers a long-term care ombudsman service that protects the rights of seniors in assisted living and other long-term care options. The ombudsman acts on behalf of the seniors if their rights are abused in any way by the care facility. |
Saint Louis County Senior Department | (314) 615-4516 | The Saint Louis County Senior Department provides a range of services to assist seniors in the area. These services include tax preparation, claims assistance, volunteer opportunities, transportation and an active aging program. |
Saint Louis-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.