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10 Best Nursing Homes in University City, MO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a University City nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in University City, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in University City or another care type is right for you. Browse 72 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in University City.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West End, Visitation Park and Franz Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Deer Plain, Saint Albans and Elsah.

Nursing Homes Facilities near University City, MO

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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.
Photo of Jane Howell Stupp Apartments
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.
Photo of Doorways Supportive Living
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.
Photo of Wilbar Boarding Home
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.
Photo of Bernard Care Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Loving Care Assisted Living(Mental Health)
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.
Photo of Grand Manor Nursing & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Photo of Oasis Residential Care Fclty
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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...
Photo of Christian Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Photo of Garrison Health Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Beauvais Manor On the Park
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Little Sisters of the Poor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Cherokee Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Florissant Valley Health and Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Carondelet Retirement (Mental Health)
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.
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.
Photo of Mari De Villa Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Green Park Resident Ctr
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 nursing homes in University City, MO

The average cost of senior living in University City is $5,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brentwood, MO with an average of $4,962 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University City, MO vs. nearby cities

University City, MO
$5,026/mo
$4,993/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University City, MO vs. the state and national average

University City, MO
$5,026/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in University City vs. other types of senior living

$5,541/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,026/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in University City, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,468/mo
Studio
$5,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,578/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,962/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in University City over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in University City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in University City

Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton

5.0
We are so thankful for and pleased with St. Andrews. They have been very caring and helpful. I appreciate the time they take to educate us on items, when needed. They always reassure when calling that nothing's urgent, but just wanting to share information. It's comforting to know my Dad is in a ...
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University City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University City nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
43.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in University City nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
University City, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in University City nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
30.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in University City nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
31.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University City nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale of St. Peters, Charter Senior Living of Shiloh and Garden Villas of O'Fallon are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near University City, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 72 nursing homes facilities near University City, Missouri. See the full list.

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