About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in University City, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in University City, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in University City or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in University City.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in University City for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 63 assisted living facilities in the University City area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Franz Park, Ellendale and Wydown Skinker.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, Alton and Fenton.
University City Assisted Living Facilities | 873 Reviews
Showing 49 communities
Last Updated: 12/23/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
44 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
5 star
26%
4 star
13%
3 star
10%
2 star
10%
1 star
41%
I have no complaints about how things are going for my mother since she made the move into this community. I have to say my favorite thing about this place is how friendly the staff are and the positive...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Welcome to…..Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village, where we make A Difficult Choice Easier.Nestled on several acres at the foot of Ripa Avenue in an area of outstanding natural beauty in South County, Sherbrooke Village represents Today’s nursing care residence.We share a mission of providing care...
8.0
Review score
1 review
My loved one is currently a resident at St Agnes Home and the overall experience has been great, so far. My loved one can be a bit of a challenge in some areas, but they treat him very well. We have no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Our community is a 33 beds RCFII. It is Residential Care Facility and certified through DMH. We have friendly and competent staff. We provide meals, laundry services, housekeeping services and pass medications.
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
My sister Becky lived at Durberg House. We found out at the last minute they were closing the home. I had to find a place for [name removed] in two weeks before I went to Florida for a month. I called [name...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
-assisted-living-university-city-mo.jpg?t=web_apfm_community_thumbnails_dl)
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
33 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
67%
Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
-assisted-living-university-city-mo.jpg?t=web_apfm_community_thumbnails_dl)
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
2.0
Review score
1 review
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cost of assisted living in University City, MO
The average cost of senior living in University City is $4,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olivette, MO with an average of $4,705 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in University City, MO vs. nearby cities
University City, MO
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in University City, MO vs. the state and national average
University City, MO
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in University City vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in University City, MO by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Assisted Living in University City over time
University City, MOMO stateNational
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in University City, MO
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in University City.
Private income options in Missouri
Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.
VA benefits in Missouri
Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.
Medicare and Medicaid in Missouri
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
What families are saying about assisted living in University City
Recent reviews for assisted living in University City
Fairmont on Clayton in Richmond Heights, MO
5.0
Given that it is a unique situation the staff have done a great job, and the hospice group has been a God send and has been unbelievable wonderful as well as the physical and occupational there. . Our loved one was truly loved by the staff .
Villas of Holly Brook Bethalto in East Alton, IL
5.0
So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times to eat with your loved ones and the meals look great and we have heard nothing but good ...
Read more
University City review score based on 235 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 235 reviews of 49 University City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The University City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
University City review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for University City assisted living
When assisted living 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 235 reviews of 49 University City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare University City resident and family assisted living 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.University City, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
University City assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University City, 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 University City assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in University City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
University City, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in University City assisted living
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 University City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
University City, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in University City assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of University City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
University City, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
13%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in University City assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of University City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University City, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
44.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in University City assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in University City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University City, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
51%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
45.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in University City
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in University City protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarendale of St. Peters, Charter Senior Living of Shiloh and Garden Villas of O'Fallon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near University City, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 63 assisted living facilities near University City, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in University City, Missouri are Clarendale of St. Peters, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and The Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Assisted Living in Cities Near University City
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Alton, Illinois
- Fenton, Missouri
- St. Peters, Missouri
- Belleville, Illinois
- Arnold, Missouri
- Wood River, Illinois
- O'Fallon, Missouri
- Wildwood, Missouri
- Collinsville, Illinois
- Affton, Missouri
- Mehlville, Missouri
- St. Ann, Missouri
- Manchester, Missouri
- Chesterfield, Missouri
- Granite City, Illinois
- Hazelwood, Missouri
- Eureka, Missouri
- Godfrey, Illinois
- Kirkwood, Missouri
More options near University City, Missouri
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top