5 Best Retirement Homes in St. Louis (2026)

What people praise

• Reviewers describe caring, welcoming staff and a friendly atmosphere
• A guest who stayed 3 days describes a full calendar of activities for all levels of ability
• One resident praises the exercise classes, movies and documentaries
• One reviewer mentions the view from the community room and terrace
• One visitor describes an advisor who helped a family member's search

Worth knowing

• A few reviewers rate it low, so tour and ask about your own situation

What people praise

• Reviewers name front desk and caregiving staff as kind and helpful
• A resident calls a caregiver compassionate
• The community dog and cat get a mention from visitors
• Reviewers describe good activities and a well-kept building

Worth knowing

• Its site notes limited availability

What people praise

• Reviewers describe friendly staff and a clean, well-kept building
• One visitor says residents always seem happy
• A community dog welcomes visitors, per one reviewer
• One reviewer found the decor and activities better than a nursing facility

Worth knowing

• Some ratings are low, with one reviewer reporting slow dining service and staffing concerns

What people praise

• Reviewers praise the memory care director and nursing staff by name
• One reviewer likes that the community is small enough for staff to know every resident
• Chef-prepared meals get a mention
• A family says activities include memory care residents
• One reviewer calls the apartment roomy and affordable

Worth knowing

• One reviewer notes turnover among directors in memory care
• One reviewer raises a serious concern about a relative's care, so ask about safety and supervision on your tour

What people praise

• One reviewer says a parent's mood and well-being improved after moving in
• Reviewers describe spacious studios with high ceilings and a full-size refrigerator
• Reviewers mention a dining room open from 7am to 7pm
• Staff described as caring, with named staff members praised

Worth knowing

• A smaller review base, so tour and talk to families before deciding