How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In St. Louis, MO

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near St. Louis, MO

As you’re searching for the best assisted living facility in St. Louis, MO, it’s normal to have questions about how to decide on the best facility for your loved one. Thankfully, working with a local senior living advisor can help. Here, we’ll discuss the cost of an assisted living community in St. Louis, MO, what your loved one may want to know about their new city, and how you can work with a St. Louis senior living advisor to make the best decisions for your loved one.

With so many wonderful St. Louis assisted living communities to choose from, it can be tough to choose the best option for your loved one. An assisted living advisor in St. Louis, MO, will work closely with you and your family to help you navigate the complexities of finding and paying for the right assisted living facility for your family’s needs. Reach out today to learn more about setting up a consultation to discuss your family’s assisted living needs.

Your St. Louis, MO Senior Living Advisor

Rob Howe

Serving all the St. Louis area including St. Louis City/County and Jefferson, St. Charles and Franklin counties

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We are experts on senior living care throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, whether it be independent living, assisted living, memory care or in-home services. Many families are not prepared for this challenging process and our hands-on approach will ease your burden. We locate the best options by thoroughly understanding your needs, preferences, and budget and then match you with the right communities. We personally meet with you, tour with you, and follow up extensively to ensure everything is going as planned.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in St. Louis, MO

The average monthly cost of an assisted living facility in St. Louis, MO, is $3,750. There are several options when it comes to paying for an assisted living community in St. Louis, MO.

To fully understand the cost of assisted living in St. Louis, MO, for your senior relative, it can be helpful to add up your loved one’s current monthly costs. This can give you insight into how much money they’ll have available to contribute to their assisted living costs in St. Louis. Since assisted living in St. Louis will cover all of a resident’s activities of daily living (ADLs), they won’t need to worry about day-to-day expenses in the same way that they do now.

ADLs that are typically covered by assisted living facilities in St. Louis, MO, include:

Showering and bathing, as well as personal tasks such as using the restroom, brushing teeth, and combing hair
Choosing clothes and getting dressed
Getting from one area of the house to another, as well as moving around the assisted living community
Preparing meals, eating, and cleaning up after eating

You may also want to consider whether your loved one will need additional funds for optional expenses. Many assisted living facilities in St. Louis, MO, offer a base model apartment or condo. Some residents also want to have a pet at their home within their assisted living facility in St. Louis. Your relative may also want to set aside money to continue with certain traditional activities, such as shopping for grandchildren during the holidays or enjoying a hobby that isn’t funded by their new assisted living community in St. Louis.

St. Louis, MO, at a Glance

Known as “the Gateway to the West,” St. Louis, MO, offers many rich cultural experiences, delicious food, and exciting sports teams, lending itself to exciting outings for area assisted living residents.

St. Louis Weather and Climate

With hot summers and cold winters, residents of St. Louis, MO, enjoy all four seasons, including picturesque fall and winter views. Residents who enjoy spending time outside will easily be able to do so in the spring, summer, and fall months.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

There are many hospital options in St. Louis, MO, for residents who need both specialized and more generalized healthcare. Area hospitals include Kindred Hospital St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Washington University Medical Campus.

Transportation

Public transportation services in St. Louis are readily available. Assisted living residents in St. Louis, MO, can enjoy public transit services, including Call-A-Ride, MetroLink, and the MetroBus systems.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

There are many museums, landmarks, and dining experiences available to St. Louis assisted living community residents. Those living in assisted living communities in St. Louis will find that they have many opportunities to enjoy days in the city with visiting family and friends.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near St. Louis, MO

Sharon Osborn

Serving St. Charles and surrounding areas including Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Chesterfield and everything in between.

Meet Advisor 636-577-9543

As the owner of Assisted Living Locators in St. Charles, Missouri, I'm thrilled to bring a no-cost, senior placement and referral service to my community. Leveraging my 20 years of experience in education and team management, I'm committed to providing the best care options, resources, and information to seniors. My dedication to service and community engagement drives my work, and I believe in every individual's right to a fulfilling and secure retirement. As part of the Assisted Living Locators team, I'm excited to extend personalized support to seniors and their families in St. Charles and the surrounding areas.

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How Do I Pay for St. Louis, MO Assisted Living?

If you’re concerned about how to pay for your senior relative’s assisted living facility, working with a trusted advisor can help you develop a plan to pay the monthly costs associated with your loved one’s assisted living facility in St. Louis.

Options that can pay for assisted living in St. Louis, MO, include:

Veteran's Benefits

Older Americans who have served in the military at some point in their lives may be eligible for the Improved Pension Program, which may help pay for some or all of the costs associated with an assisted living facility in St. Louis, MO. If your senior relative isn’t sure whether they qualify for the Improved Pension Program, reach out to your local veteran’s affairs office to learn more.

Long-Term Care Insurance

If your loved one has invested in long-term care insurance in the past, they’ll be able to use their benefits for nursing home or assisted living care in St. Louis, MO. Reach out to their insurance company to learn more about the process of using their benefits to pay for their monthly assisted living costs in St. Louis.

Home Equity

If your senior relative owns their home or has already paid off a large portion of their mortgage, home equity may be an option that can pay for their assisted living costs in St. Louis. A trusted advisor can work with you to help you decide if home equity is a viable option to pay for your loved one’s assisted living costs in St. Louis, MO.

Medicare

While Medicare does not cover the costs associated with assisted living in St. Louis, MO, it can cover some of the medical costs that may be incurred by residents while they are living in an assisted living facility.

Medicaid

Medicaid is available to Americans with very low incomes. In some states, Medicaid covers some or all of the costs associated with assisted living. A trusted advisor can help you learn more about whether some or all of your relative’s assisted living costs in St. Louis could be covered by Medicaid.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in St. Louis, MO

Residents in an assisted living facility in St. Louis receive help with their morning ADLs as needed, from getting dressed to bathing. From there, residents get help with their meals, activities, and medications as necessary. Residents also have the opportunity to socialize, spend time outside, and enjoy hobbies.

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes in St. Louis are not the same thing. Assisted living facilities in St. Louis provide assistance with ADLs, while nursing homes provide a higher level of treatment, similar to the treatment a person would receive in a hospital.

The rules of leaving campus differ, and it’s important that you find an assisted living facility in St. Louis that meets the needs of your senior relative. Many residents of assisted living facilities choose to leave their assisted living home in St. Louis to stay with loved ones for holidays and other special occasions. Your assisted living advisor will be able to help you find the right assisted living facility for your loved one’s needs.