Page 7 of Best Memory Care in Missouri

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 250 memory care providers in MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MO
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Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Cedarhurst of Wentzville
MC
AL
IL
Wentzville
80
Facility 80
MO AVG 102
Rank #129 / 210
Yes
62
Facility 62
MO AVG 44
Rank #59 / 245
ALF** (80)Cedarhurst Of Wentzville Operator, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
Mari De Villa Retirement Center, Inc
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Town And Country
224
Facility 224
MO AVG 102
Rank #8 / 210
No
3
Facility 3
MO AVG 44
Rank #239 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (224)Mari De Villa Retirement Center, Inc
2
Facility 2
MO AVG 9
Rank #36 / 89
Lawrence County Residential Care Center
MC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Mt Vernon
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 102
Rank #44 / 210
No
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 44
Rank #88 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (90), Residential Care Facility (30)Lawrence County Nursing Home District
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
The Grande At Creve Coeur
MC
Creve Coeur
58
Facility 58
MO AVG 102
Rank #180 / 210
Yes
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 44
Rank #157 / 245
StudioKauhale Creve Coeur, LLC
10
Facility 10
MO AVG 9
Rank #29 / 89
Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star
MC
AL
IL
Kansas City
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 102
Rank #91 / 210
Yes
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 44
Rank #3 / 245
ALF** (98)Gemini Kc Land, LLC-
Sunrise of Webster Groves
MC
AL
HOS
Webster Groves
90
Facility 90
MO AVG 102
Rank #109 / 210
Yes
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 44
Rank #21 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLC-
Clarendale of St. Peters
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
St Peters (Bellemeade Estates)
110
Facility 110
MO AVG 102
Rank #73 / 210
Yes
61
Facility 61
MO AVG 44
Rank #62 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSt Peters Mo Senior Living Leaseco LLC-
Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
SNF
Tuscumbia
86
Facility 86
MO AVG 102
Rank #121 / 210
No
9
Facility 9
MO AVG 44
Rank #224 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (86)Miller County Nursing Home District
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
Sunrise Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Raymore
152
Facility 152
MO AVG 102
Rank #27 / 210
No
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 44
Rank #108 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (152)600 Opco LLC-
Ascend at Aurora
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Aurora
125
Facility 125
MO AVG 102
Rank #41 / 210
No
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 44
Rank #103 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (125)Nbh3 Sfopco LLC1

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Cedarhurst of Wentzville

1290 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385-3921
Overview of Cedarhurst of Wentzville

Cedarhurst of Wentzville offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Wentzville, MO. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level can happen within the same community.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Starting monthly prices are $3,250 for independent living, $5,250 for assisted living, and $8,250 for memory care; the memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision associated with that level.

The community has 80 beds. Full-service, all-day dining includes seasonal menus and options for special diets, and on-site therapy provides rehabilitation without arranging transportation to an outside therapy location. Residents can use the landscaped courtyards, walking paths, outdoor pickleball court, and salon, while scheduled transportation offers a community transportation option.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, and short-term rehab provides a time-limited setting for rehabilitation services. Cindy Emch serves as the administrator, and Cedarhurst of Wentzville Operator operates the community.

Starting Price $3,250/Month

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Overview of Mari De Villa Retirement Center

Mari De Villa Retirement Center covers five care types in Town and Country, MO. Nursing home, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and independent living are the five. Independent living comes with the community services and no daily care at all. Memory care supervises a resident in a setting kept secure, wandering being the point of it.

The two nursing designations bring licensed nursing on site at every hour. Short-term rehab covers a temporary stay pointed at recovery, and respite covers a short one while a usual caregiver travels or gets well. Having that many levels at one address suits somebody whose needs will grow, since the next one is already here.

Two hundred and twenty-four beds are licensed. Frederick Wiesehan is the administrator.

Green spaces give residents somewhere outdoors on the grounds. A pool, a salon, and live music all appear among what the community runs, along with transportation and rehabilitation services.

Contact Mari De Villa Retirement Center, Inc

Overview of Lawrence County Residential Care Center

Lawrence County Residential Care Center offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, residential care, and skilled nursing in Mt Vernon, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 120 beds. Residents can receive rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, as part of their care. An on-site salon provides a place for hair and personal grooming services, and a doctor is on staff for physician care within the community.

A Walk Score of 53 / 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, with Medicaid relevant to eligible long-term care coverage and Medicare generally applying to short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay. Lawrence County Nursing Home District operates the community, and Russell Newby serves as administrator.

Starting Price $173/Day

Contact Lawrence County Residential Care Center

Overview of The Grande at Creve Coeur

Set in the vibrant community of Creve Coeur, MO, The Grande at Creve Coeur is a dedicated senior living community that offers memory care services. A variety of spacious accommodations with several floor plans are available and tailored to the taste of its residents. The community’s location is very convenient for pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and hospitals for health concerns and emergencies. Focusing on memory care, there is a Lilac Trace Memory Care community that is operated by highly knowledgeable and well-trained certified dementia practitioners (CDP).

Explore its exceptional amenities and services including the art room, therapy gym, and wide hallways are thoughttfully constructed to further enhance memory conditions of its residents. Moreover, indulge its chef-prepared nutritious dishes and try the personalized wellness plans for a better lifestyle. At The Grande at Creve Coeur, senior are assured with a living experience that is worth remembering.

Contact The Grande At Creve Coeur

Overview of Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star

Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star is a community in Kansas City, MO, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because the resident can move between levels without leaving the community. Wexford Place has 98 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Dining includes chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting, giving residents an on-site setting for meals. A salon and barber shop provide hair care within the community, while outdoor spaces and activities and engagement programs offer places and scheduled opportunities for time outside the apartment.

Ugulo Rawlins serves as administrator, and Gemini Kc Land operates the community. A Walk Score of 94 means the area is a walker’s paradise, with daily errands that do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star

Overview of Sunrise of Webster Groves

With its enchanting Victorian appeal, Sunrise of Webster Groves located on Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, provides a wide array of living options including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community features pet-friendly and well-made floor plans including studio, one-bedroom apartments, and companion suites, seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe residence. With a compassionate, respectful, and highly trained team tending to residents’ needs and maintenance around the clock, they have more time to explore new endeavors.

The community fosters a bright and inviting environment, hosting a calendar filled with fun activities and engaging programs that are carefully curated to emphasize residents’ strengths and interests. Sunrise of Webster Grove doubles its efforts in providing seniors with experiences tailored to their personal aspirations and special needs to ensure their contentment. Dining is as fun as it should be with healthy and delicious meals served based on seniors’ tastes and nutritional requirements. Sunrise of Webster Grove is a great place to spend your golden years with its well-maintained grounds and warm community.

Starting Price $3,526/Month

Contact Sunrise of Webster Groves

Clarendale of St. Peters

10 Dubray Dr, St Peters, MO 63376
Overview of Clarendale of St. Peters

Clarendale of St. Peters in St. Peters, Missouri, combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services. Independent living pairs private housing with community features, while assisted living offers personal support for bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care delivers supervision for individuals prone to wandering, allowing care levels to step up on campus as needs change over time.

St. Peters MO Senior Living Leaseco manages the 110-bed community in the Bellemeade Estates neighborhood under administrator Heather Funk. Floor plans include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom layouts suitable for individual occupants or couples moving together. Pets are permitted inside private residences. A walk score of 61 indicates a somewhat walkable area, letting non-driving residents handle certain routine errands nearby on foot.

Families considering adaptable long-term care arrangements can connect with Clarendale of St. Peters to request current rates and set up a walk-through of the area.

Contact Clarendale of St. Peters

Overview of Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center

Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center operates an 86-bed facility in Tuscumbia, Missouri, providing nursing home services, skilled nursing, and specialized memory care within a dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia unit. Accommodations include both private and semi-private room setups. An on-site rehabilitation unit offers inpatient and outpatient therapy, alongside a specialized program aimed at assisting residents who plan to return home. Hospice services and on-staff physician oversight are also available.

The facility maintains a daily nurse staffing average of 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident. Miller County Nursing Home District operates the location under the leadership of administrator Tiffany Shower. Payment choices include Medicare for eligible short-term recovery, Medicaid for long-term residential stays, and private payment options.

Interested families can get in touch with the admissions team at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center to check current room availability, discuss personal care needs, and explore financial coverage.

Contact Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Sunrise Nursing & Rehabilitation

Sunrise Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Raymore, MO offering memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing alongside rehabilitation services. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation services support recovery and functional improvement within the community’s care setting. A doctor is on staff for physician care within the community.

The home has 152 beds, so residents live in a community with more residents and staff and usually more programming than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 2h 23m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Meals are nutritionally balanced and meet medical and faith-based food requirements, helping residents follow those dietary needs within the meal service.

A salon and spa give residents access to personal grooming services without leaving the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Michael Catron serves as administrator, and 600 Opco operates the community. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Ascend at Aurora

1700 South Hudson Ave, Aurora, MO 65605-2717
Overview of Ascend at Aurora

Ascend at Aurora offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care in Aurora, Missouri. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, so these options may suit someone recovering from an illness or procedure, needing ongoing nursing support, or requiring supervised memory care.

The community has 125 beds, which gives families a sense of its overall capacity without identifying a particular room assignment. Private rooms, semi private rooms, and couples rooms are available for one resident, a resident sharing with a companion, or a couple moving in together. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support recovery without requiring a separate rehabilitation setting, while the Subacute Care program addresses needs following an acute medical episode.

Daily activities include crafts, exercise, music, spiritual services, and social events, giving residents scheduled ways to participate during the day. Restaurant style dining includes menus tailored to dietary needs and personal preferences. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Melanie Towers serves as administrator, and Nbh3 Sfopco operates the community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Missouri

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover memory care?

Missouri Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Missouri) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 250 memory care communities in Missouri. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Missouri?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Missouri, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Missouri?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Memory Care in Missouri at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Missouri. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 102The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Missouri. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90