Best Nursing Homes in St. Louis, MO

Overview of Cottages of Lake St. Louis

Cottages of Lake St. Louis provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, which can suit a resident who needs ongoing clinical support.

The community has 60 beds and private rooms. Each resident has a private room rather than shared accommodations. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time counted for each resident. Brandi Smith serves as administrator, and Fsc Of Lake St. Louis operates the community.

At Laclede Groves, the premier life plan and assisted living community nestled within Webster Groves, Missouri, residents experience purpose, joy, and choice. In a close-knit and caring environment, the community prioritizes seniors’ well-being, fostering meaningful connections and worry-free living. Laclede Groves’ mission is to empower older adults in Webster Groves and beyond, promoting a lifestyle that enhances the mind, body, and spirit.

Residents discover a comprehensive continuum of quality senior and assisted living facilities and care conveniently located all in one place. Laclede Groves offers independent living, assisted living, memory care assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care options. The community features multiple dining venues, indoor pools, fitness centers, a movie theater, an ice cream parlor, an art studio, a historic chapel, a health clinic, and more. Situated near Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Shrewsbury, and St. Louis attractions, Laclede Groves ensures a harmonious and fulfilling senior living experience.

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.

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.

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.

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Starting Price $9,750/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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Starting Price $4,950/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026