Best Memory Care in St. Louis, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 memory care providers in St Louis, 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Sunrise of Des Peres
MC
AL
Des Peres
102
Facility 102
MO AVG 102
Rank #81 / 210
Yes
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 44
Rank #103 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSjv 1 Des Peres Opco, LLC
18
Facility 18
MO AVG 9
Rank #21 / 89
A+
Mattis Pointe Senior Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
St. Louis (Concord)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 102
Rank #44 / 210
Yes
35
Facility 35
MO AVG 44
Rank #148 / 245
Studio / Alcove / 1 BedAmericare At South St Louis LLC
6
Facility 6
MO AVG 9
Rank #33 / 89
A+
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
-
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--
Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
St. Louis
149
Facility 149
MO AVG 102
Rank #31 / 210
Yes
29
Facility 29
MO AVG 44
Rank #163 / 245
--
34
Facility 34
MO AVG 9
Rank #5 / 89
-
The Grande At Laumeier Park
MC
AL
RC
Sappington (Sunset Hills)
98Yes 50 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunset Hills Propco LLC--
St Louis Altenheim
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
St. Louis (Carondelet)
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 102
Rank #192 / 210
Yes
39
Facility 39
MO AVG 44
Rank #137 / 245
-Malik St Louis LLC-A+
The Gatesworth
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
St. Louis
-No
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 44
Rank #96 / 245
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 9
Rank #3 / 89
-
Clarendale Clayton
MC
AL
IL
Clayton
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 102
Rank #91 / 210
No
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 44
Rank #76 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedClayton Operations, LLC--
McKnight Place
MC
AL
NH
SNF
St. Louis (University City)
-No
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 44
Rank #96 / 245
--
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 9
Rank #6 / 89
A+

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Overview of Sunrise of Des Peres

Uplift your mood with the blissful senior living community of Sunrise of Des Peres situated on Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO, providing assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, and hospice coordination. With seniors’ well-being and safety in mind, the community features pleasant and spacious accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and companion suites. Live your life as you prefer with a caring and dedicated team handling the housekeeping and other mundane activities.

The community is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, conducting a variety of interactive activities, and fulfilling learning programs. Join your friends and engage in inspiring conversations over meals catered to your dietary requirements and preferences. Sunrise of Des Peres is ideal to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury with its well-maintained campus filled with warmth and friendly community.

Starting Price $3,618/Month

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Overview of Mattis Pointe Senior Living

Mattis Pointe Senior Living offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in St. Louis, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to keep a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports a resident receiving end of life care, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Several care options are available in one community. Mattis Pointe Senior Living may be a good fit for a family seeking daily support, memory care, hospice care, or short term respite care. The community has 120 beds, with studio, alcove, and one bedroom housing options.

Mattis Pointe is in the Concord neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet at the community. Ms Catherine Immel serves as administrator, and Americare At South St Louis is the operating organization.

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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.

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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

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Overview of Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village

Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village in St. Louis, Missouri, offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing. The home has 149 beds and a 62% occupancy rate, so its listed capacity is not fully occupied. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while adult day care offers daytime care without an overnight stay. Home care delivers care in a person’s residence, and nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care types may be a good fit for families considering different levels of support, from independent living or adult day care to memory care or skilled nursing.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay uses the resident’s or family’s funds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 18m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the community, and rehabilitation services provide access to therapy as part of care.

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Overview of The Grande at Laumeier Park

The Grande at Laumeier Park offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Sappington, MO. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Together, these care options can suit someone whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 98 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private space. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. Roxy Torres serves as the administrator, and Sunset Hills Propco operates the community. With a Walk Score of 50, the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may reach some nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of St Louis Altenheim

St. Louis Altenheim sits at 5408 S Broadway in St. Louis’s Carondelet neighborhood, a few miles south of the city center along the Mississippi. The 48-bed community has operated for over a century and today carries five care designations: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Administrator Jean Bardwell leads the operation under Malik St. Louis LLC. The neighborhood scores a 39 on walkability, so transportation is a practical consideration for families and visitors.

Ninety percent of beds are currently filled, 43 of 48, which is a meaningful occupancy figure for a community this size and care mix.

Total nursing hours run at 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 26 minutes of that, nurse aides for 2 hours and 11 minutes. Twenty-four-hour staffing is confirmed.

Named programs include Bavaria Memory Care and Supported Living, which signals a structured approach to both dementia care and residents with broader support needs. Rehabilitation services and respite care round out the clinical options. Religious services are available on site.

The dining room has a view of the Mississippi River, and meals are restaurant-style with dietary accommodation. Small pets including cats are permitted. Amenities include private bathrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting, fresh flowers throughout, reserved parking, manicured grounds, and a smoke-free building with a fire suppression system. Utilities, housekeeping, and linen service are all included.

St. Louis Altenheim is a full-service, century-old nursing community in south St. Louis with a broad care range, named memory and support programs, and a physically detailed residential environment; suited to older adults who need nursing-level oversight in a long-established setting.

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Overview of The Gatesworth

The Gatesworth offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living, and continuing care retirement community services in St. Louis, MO. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Housing includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences, giving individuals and couples options based on the space they need. The area has a Walk Score of 52, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

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Clarendale Clayton

7651 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO 63117
Overview of Clarendale Clayton

Clarendale Clayton, nestled in the heart of Missouri, is a breath of fresh air in the realm of senior living. Embrace the freedom and independence of their independent living services, where you can savor the joys of a maintenance-free lifestyle. For those seeking extra support, their residential assisted living services provide a nurturing and secure environment where residents can thrive with the assistance they need. For individuals requiring specialized care, Clarendale Clayton also offers memory care living, ensuring that residents with cognitive challenges receive personalized support and a comforting environment designed to enhance their well-being.

The dedicated concierge team is ready to cater to your every need, ensuring that every moment is met with utmost care and attention. Step onto the rooftop terrace, and you’ll discover a haven where tranquility and breathtaking views collide. Immerse yourself in the well-appointed fitness studio, where health and wellness take center stage. Indulge in the pleasures of the bistro, salon, and spa, where relaxation and rejuvenation await. Every living space within Clarendale Clayton is meticulously designed to exude opulence and style, from the penthouse suites boasting magnificent views to the private balconies that offer residents their oasis.

$4,195/Month

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Overview of McKnight Place

McKnight Place is a nursing home in St. Louis, Missouri, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

McKnight Place is in the University City neighborhood. A Walk Score of 52 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 while other trips may require transportation. Respite care offers short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Transportation is also available.

The starting price is $10,650 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting. Payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long term residence, as well as private pay. Restaurant style dining lets residents eat within the community, and the fitness facility supports exercise without arranging an off site visit.

A full service beauty salon and barber shop provides grooming services on site, while the outdoor patio and walking paths offer designated places to spend time outside. Short term rehabilitation and therapy classes provide recovery focused services and structured exercise, and regular on site medical visits allow residents to receive that care within the community. The daily schedule includes activities, entertainment, and religious services.

Starting Price $10,650/Month

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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 St. Louis, MO

What is the average cost of memory care in St. Louis, MO?

The average monthly cost of memory care in St. Louis, MO is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in St. Louis, MO?

Memory care in St. Louis, MO typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in St. Louis, MO?

Memory care communities in St. Louis, MO typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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 18 memory care communities in St. Louis, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

Memory Care in St Louis at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in St Louis, MO. 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in St Louis, MO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90