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Senior Care in St. Louis, Missouri

Every licensed senior community in the St. Louis, MO-IL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.

168
Communities evaluated
70
Cities covered
16
5-star rated
2.1
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in St. Louis

Local St. Louis-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for St. Louis prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$5,390/mo median
typical range $4,310–$6,740
Memory Care
$6,950/mo median
typical range $5,560–$8,690
Skilled Nursing
$7,070/mo median
typical range $6,330–$8,230
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,390/mo median
typical range $2,830–$7,650
Residential Care Home
$4,850/mo median
typical range $3,880–$6,060

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to St. Louis using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in St. Louis.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Top 60 of 168 communities in St. Louis, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.

Mason Pointe Care Center in Chesterfield
1

Chesterfield, MO · 63 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

One of Chesterfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Meridian Village Care Center in Glen Carbon
2

Glen Carbon, IL · 70 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Glen Carbon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs in Ballwin
3

Ballwin, MO · 32 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

One of Ballwin's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Lutheran Convalescent Home in Webster Groves
4

Webster Groves, MO · 251 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

One of Webster Groves's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden
5

New Baden, IL · 37 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

One of New Baden's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Memorial Care Center in Belleville
6

Belleville, IL · 82 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Belleville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Bethesda Southgate in Saint Louis
7

Saint Louis, MO · 130 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

One of Saint Louis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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NHC Healthcare, St Charles in Saint Charles
8

Saint Charles, MO · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Saint Charles's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon
9

Glen Carbon, IL · 107 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

One of Glen Carbon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Friendship Village Chesterfield in Chesterfield
10

Chesterfield, MO · 98 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Chesterfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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St Clair Nursing Center in Saint Clair
11

Saint Clair, MO · 79 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

One of Saint Clair's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood
12

Kirkwood, MO · 38 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Kirkwood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation in Saint Louis
13

Saint Louis, MO · 60 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Saint Louis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley in Fenton
14

Fenton, MO · 190 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Fenton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Scenic Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum
15

Herculaneum, MO · 189 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Herculaneum's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Delmar Gardens South in Saint Louis
16

Saint Louis, MO · 184 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

One of Saint Louis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights in Maryland Heights
17

Maryland Heights, MO · 220 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Maryland Heights.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Lutheran Senior Services at Breeze Park in Saint Charles
18

Saint Charles, MO · 50 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Charles.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Cottages of Lake St Louis in Lake Saint Louis
19

Lake Saint Louis, MO · 60 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lake Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Surrey Place St Lukes Hospital Skilled Nursing in Chesterfield
20

Chesterfield, MO · 130 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chesterfield.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo in Waterloo
21

Waterloo, IL · 144 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Waterloo.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Hillcrest Care Center INC in De Soto
22

De Soto, MO · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in De Soto.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Union Nursing in Union
23

Union, MO · 60 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Union.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Mcknight Place Extended Care in Saint Louis
24

Saint Louis, MO · 70 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Manor Court of Maryville in Maryville
25

Maryville, IL · 132 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Maryville.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Friendship Village Sunset Hills in Saint Louis
26

Saint Louis, MO · 144 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Oak Park Care Center in Saint Louis
27

Saint Louis, MO · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Garden View Care Center of Chesterfield in Chesterfield
28

Chesterfield, MO · 52 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chesterfield.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Crystal Oaks in Festus
29

Crystal Oaks

Scout 67

Festus, MO · 131 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Festus.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Delmar Gardens of O'fallon in O Fallon
30

O Fallon, MO · 198 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in O Fallon.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Saint Louis
31

Saint Louis, MO · 120 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare in Alhambra
32

Alhambra, IL · 57 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Alhambra.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
New Haven Care Center in New Haven
33

New Haven, MO · 90 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Haven.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy in Alton
34

Alton, IL · 64 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Alton.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Delmar Gardens West in Town and Country
35

Town and Country, MO · 321 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Town and Country.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Life Care Center of St Louis in Saint Louis
36

Saint Louis, MO · 100 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Bethesda Dilworth in Saint Louis
37

Saint Louis, MO · 350 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Skilled Nursing
38

Hardin, IL · 80 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hardin.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Life Care Center of Bridgeton in Bridgeton
39

Bridgeton, MO · 91 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bridgeton.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Staunton Health and Rehab Ctr in Staunton
40

Staunton, IL · 90 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Staunton.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield in Chesterfield
41

Chesterfield, MO · 227 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chesterfield.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Mcclay Senior Care in Saint Peters
42

Saint Peters, MO · 60 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Peters.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center in Elsberry
43

Elsberry, MO · 56 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Elsberry.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Life Care Center of Sullivan in Sullivan
44

Sullivan, MO · 120 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sullivan.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr in Gillespie
45

Gillespie, IL · 100 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gillespie.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus
46

Festus, MO · 116 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Festus.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Abbey Senior Health in O Fallon
47

O Fallon, MO · 55 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Very limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in O Fallon.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Garden View Care Center at Dougherty Ferry in Valley Park
48

Valley Park, MO · 66 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Valley Park.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Mary, Queen and Mother Center in Shrewsbury
49

Shrewsbury, MO · 217 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Shrewsbury.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
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Country Villa Wellness & Rehabilitation in Creve Coeur
50

Creve Coeur, MO · 148 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Creve Coeur.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie in Dardenne Prairie
51

Dardenne Prairie, MO · 38 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dardenne Prairie.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Delmar Gardens on the Green in Chesterfield
52

Chesterfield, MO · 138 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Chesterfield.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Westchester House, the in Chesterfield
53

Chesterfield, MO · 159 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Chesterfield.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Sherbrooke Village in Saint Louis
54

Saint Louis, MO · 149 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Hallmark Hc of Carlinville in Carlinville
55

Carlinville, IL · 49 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Carlinville.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Pillars of North County Health & Rehab Center, the in Florissant
56

Florissant, MO · 120 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Florissant.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Lansdowne Village in Saint Louis
57

Saint Louis, MO · 145 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Sunset Health Care Center in Union
58

Union, MO · 120 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Union.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Delhaven Manor in Saint Louis
59

Saint Louis, MO · 156 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Louis.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →
Stonebridge Florissant in Florissant
60

Florissant, MO · 120 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Florissant.

Est. $6,330$8,230/mo
View full evaluation →

Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in St. Louis, MO?

In the St. Louis, MO area, assisted living typically runs $4,310–$6,740/month (median $5,390), memory care $5,560–$8,690/month (median $6,950), and skilled nursing $6,330–$8,230/month (median $7,070) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.

What are the best senior living communities in St. Louis, MO?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in St. Louis, MO right now are Mason Pointe Care Center, Meridian Village Care Center, Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs. The full ranked list of 168 communities is on this page.

How are the 168 communities on this page rated?

Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.