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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shirley, MO
If your loved one needs memory care in Shirley, A Place for Mom can help. With 21 memory care facilities in Shirley, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shirley incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shirley memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shirley, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potosi, Frumet and Summer Set.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Potosi, Frumet and Summer Set.
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Oak Pointe has been a blessing for my father since he lost his wife/our mom. He can be as social as he wants to be, when he wants to be. We've noticed an improvement in his attitude and well being since he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oak Pointe of Washington is a 52-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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I would recommend Cedarhurst of Arnold to others. The aide is only the push of a pendant button away. And the response is great. They will come and help you with anything that you need, at that moment.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.5
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27 reviews
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are a resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. This community provides support for dementia-related illness for you and your loved one within this appealing urban setting.The staff...
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We love having mom here. I was impressed with the number of years the staff has been there when I was making the decision of where to move mom. There have been a number of staff changes, but the replacement...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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32 reviews
Cedarhurst (Memory Care)has worked well with us & mom to navigate her various health needs. Staff are friendly and supportive. Facilities are clean and nice. When we’ve eaten there the food was good. Daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cedarhurst of Farmington opened in 2020 offering seniors and their families assisted living options, to include memory care. The community features amenities to address each individual's care needs as well as social opportunities.
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With everything I am happy and pleased with this facility. The co workers actually care about there residents and take really good care of them especially my mom. Nothing has ever went wrong and hopefully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you have made the decision that residential care is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Victorian Place of Cuba. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more than...
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My father and I have had the experience with both, Victorian Place & The Arbors. My father began his journey in his early stages of dementia at Victorian Place, the Assisted Living building of the campus. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Best Value in St. Louis Metro AreaVictorian Place of Washington offers person-centered assisted living in Washington, MO. Our community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily...
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The Arbors at Southpoint have been caring for my loving spouse for 5 years. After researching, touring, & interviewing 4 facilities; this was my choice. After 5 years I’m still 100% confident & satified....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Best Value in the St. Louis Metro AreaWhen the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at South Pointe.South Pointe and The Arbors at South Pointe are located in beautiful Washington, MO. Washington is located...
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In Meadowview Memory Care they have a friendly environment and caring staff. Nice layout for the residents to be out in the great room to dine together, watch TV or participate in the afternoon activity...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Meadowview Assisted Living offers private suites surrounding an open floor-plan living area, featuring a large flat-screen TV along with a fireplace and an open view of our gourmet kitchen area. There is a large, screened-in porch with ceiling heaters and fans, for three season comfort.
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They have been great to her, very pleased overall. The food is great, they take good care of her and alert us with any concerns or issues. Communication is absolutely fantastic, they relay over any...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff at Oak Pointe of Rolla are very caring. I feel like I don't have to worry too much that my dad's needs are being met. Overall, we are pretty happy with everything. On the weekends and evenings it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oak Pointe of Rolla is a 52-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which include...
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Our experience with Arbors at Parkwood Meadows was only a brief one, but I thought they did an absolutely wonderful job here. The staff is patient, caring, and very friendly, and the facility is clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkwood Meadows.Parkwood Meadows and the Arbors at Parkwood Meadows are located just west of historic downtown Sainte Genevieve on Parkwood Drive. We are...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Arbors at Maplebrook is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Farmington, Missouri in the Saint Francois county. Senior residents of the Arbors at Maplebrook feel a little more secure because they live just down the block from Parkland Health Center. The location of Parkland ensures...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Shirley, MO
The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $5,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caledonia, MO with an average of $4,604 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shirley, MO vs. nearby cities
Shirley, MO
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shirley, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Shirley
Recent reviews for memory care in Shirley
Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellisville, MO
4.7
My wife is very happy here. The staff is always very friendly and caring to the residents and the family - I know it can be a hard job so I really appreciate them. I have been here for meal times and the food looks to be good. I would absolutely recommend Autumn View Gardens to others. ...
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Victorian Place of Washington and Arbors of Washington
5.0
The staff at this community are helpful and we have good communication with them. The food is good and they keep the community well maintained. They offer a variety of activities. I would recommend going to the different communities to see which one might be the right fit for your loved one.
Meramec Bluffs in Ballwin, MO
5.0
My wife and I could not be happier we chose to move to Meramec Bluffs. Every aspect of it is near perfect. We love the facility, the other residents and the wonderful staff - the employees are extremely helpful and
accommodating.
There are nearly endless opportunities for play, relax, local ...
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Shirley review score based on 51 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 17 Shirley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shirley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Shirley review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shirley memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 51 reviews of 17 Shirley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Shirley, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
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Shirley memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Shirley memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
82.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.4%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shirley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
82.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Pointe of Washington, The Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living and Cedarhurst of Arnold are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shirley, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 21 memory care facilities near Shirley, Missouri. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shirley, Missouri is The Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 21 memory care facilities near you in Shirley, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shirley, Missouri, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shirley, Missouri, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Shirley, Missouri ranges from $1063 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Shirley, Missouri is $5,243. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shirley, Missouri typically starts at $1063. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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