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Webster Groves is a suburb of St. Louis that offers plenty of small-town charm in the form of tree-lined streets, historic homes and buildings and a vibrant downtown core. Approximately 18.3% of Webster Groves’ population of slightly more than 24,000 is aged 65 and over. Although the cost of living in Webster Groves is slightly higher than the U.S. average, health care costs are 9.5% lower, which can result in substantial savings for seniors. Additionally, at $4,100 per month, the average cost of assisted living in Webster Groves is several hundred dollars less than the average nationwide cost of $4,500.
Assisted living facilities provide seniors who should no longer live alone but who don’t need a nursing home level of care with help with routine activities of daily living. These include dressing, grooming, housekeeping and household maintenance. Most assisted living facilities have on-site dining and activity rooms, and many include more elaborate amenities, such as spas, swimming pools and putting greens.
This guide provides an introductory look at assisted living in Webster Groves. Read on for cost comparisons and a list of local resources designed for Webster Groves seniors.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Missouri. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Residents of assisted living facilities in Webster Groves pay a monthly average of $4,100 although the cost of individual facilities varies depending on their location within the community and the amount and quality of the amenities and services they offer.
Average assisted living costs in Webster Groves are slightly lower than the national monthly average of $4,500 but considerably higher than the overall average for Missouri of $3,000 per month.
The cost of assisted living facilities throughout Missouri ranges from a low of $2,075 per month in Jefferson City to a high of $4,585 in Kansas City. Those in Springfield pay an average of $3,250 per month, while their counterparts in St. Joseph, Columbia and Cape Girardeau pay $3,875, $2,800 and $2,538, respectively.
Note: Data for Webster Groves was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, St. Louis, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Missouri.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Adult Activity Center | (314) 963-5656 | Operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Adult Activity Center provides opportunities for social engagement and fitness to adult residents of Webster Groves and surrounding communities. Activities include bridge, line dancing and pickleball. |
| St. Louis Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | (800) 698-2411 | Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families and survivors can contact the St. Louis Office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for assistance with a variety of service-based issues. They can apply for VA health care, get help with the paperwork involved in applying for VA benefits and receive assistance with filing appeals if their benefits have been denied. The agency also provides veterans and their families with referrals to relevant programs and services in their communities. |
| Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 309-3282 | Residents of assisted living facilities can contact the Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman for free, confidential assistance if they have complaints or concerns about care or accommodations. Professional staff and trained volunteers investigate complaints made by residents or their loved ones. Volunteers also visit long-term care facilities on a regular basis and speak directly with residents. |
| Aging Ahead | (636) 207-0847 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Webster Groves and other St. Louis County communities, Aging Ahead provides those aged 60 and over with long-term care planning, Medicare and Medicaid counseling, wellness workshops and other vital services. Seniors who are feeling lonely and isolated can receive weekly phone calls from volunteers through the Friendly Caller Program. |
| County Older Residents Program (CORP) | (314) 615-4016 | In existence for over 40 years as a division of the St. Louis County Department of Human Services, CORP provides a number of supportive services to St. Louis County residents aged 60 and over. Services include assistance with tax preparation, insurance claims assistance, home and telephone visits and volunteer transportation to health care appointments and other essential destinations. CORP also administers the Age Smart, Age Well Program that offers presentations designed for older adults on a range of topics. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Webster Groves area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
