Encore at North Branch
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · St. Louis, MO

Overview of Encore at North Branch

Encore at North Branch is a specialized memory care community in St. Louis, Missouri, focused entirely on residential care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility utilizes a secure environment where licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage daily routines and provide memory-specific support. For short-term needs, families can also access on-site respite care.

The community structures its daily programming around the cognitive levels and interests of the residents. Positioned in a residential area, the neighborhood holds a walkability score of 46 out of 100, which means that while minor errands can occasionally be done on foot, regular transportation is generally required. According to regulatory records, the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Families reviewing memory care options should note that this facility operates on a private-pay basis and does not accept Medicare or Medicaid. To review floor plans, verify current openings, or discuss specific care needs, you can contact the administration at Encore at North Branch directly.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #283 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd out of 563 homes in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Encore at North Branch is located in St Louis, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MO

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Encore at North Branch

Is Encore at North Branch in a walkable area?

Encore at North Branch has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Encore at North Branch?

No, Encore at North Branch has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Encore at North Branch?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Encore at North Branch in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Encore at North Branch?

(651) 243-5299 will put you in contact with the team at Encore at North Branch.

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