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Assisted living costs in St Joseph average about $3,923 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in St Joseph. Our detailed directory has 48 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My mom did not want to move from her home but she was unable to care for herself on her own. But now she loves being here. She has her own apartment. But has care and assistance. All the staff are very nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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You always wonder if the price is too cheap and not a good place but this place has the BEST staff and at an inexpensive price and no add-ons. Lots of communication. What you would expect form the most...
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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The food is fantastic and everyone is so nice and welcoming at this facility. The staff is very flexible and helpful. We're very happy at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph. My loved one loves the food!
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.
Senior Living at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph providing exceptional care within the St Joseph, MO community for over 20 years. We are located a half of a mile from the local hospital. We are your partner for living fully, living well. In keeping with the core values of our Benedictine...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in St Joseph, MO

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph is $3,923 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Easton, MO with an average of $3,163 per month.

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MO, vs. nearby cities

St Joseph, MO
$3,923/mo
$3,602/mo
$3,794/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MO, vs. state and national averages

St Joseph, MO
$3,923/mo
U.S. national average
$4,767/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,923/mo
$5,878/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,904/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,185/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,300/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: St Joseph, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,923/mo$4,008/mo$4,767/mo
Memory Care$5,878/mo$5,473/mo$5,519/mo
Independent Living$3,429/mo$3,714/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph, MO:$3,923/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph, MO:$5,878/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,519/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph, MO:$3,429/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in St Joseph and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in St Joseph, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St Joseph have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Joseph, MO$4,031/mo$3,949/mo+2.1%
Missouri$4,846/mo$4,692/mo+3.3%
National$4,976/mo$4,636/mo+7.3%
St Joseph, MO
2024 average cost:$4,031/mo
2023 average cost:$3,949/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,846/mo
2023 average cost:$4,692/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,976/mo
2023 average cost:$4,636/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph.

What families are saying about assisted living in St Joseph

Recent reviews for assisted living in St Joseph

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Vintage Gardens in Saint Joseph, MO

4.9
I was at Vintage Gardens north to complete rehabilitation from a severely broken leg. My room was a very good size, with a roomy bathroom and closet readily accessible. It was perfect for use in a wheelchair or walker. The staff involved in my care was absolutely fabulous, helpful, cheerful and ...
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St Joseph assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Joseph 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 St Joseph Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph 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 St Joseph partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph 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 St Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Joseph

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in St Joseph protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Gardens, Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center and Benedictine Living Community St. Joseph are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Joseph, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near St Joseph, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in St Joseph, Missouri is Vintage Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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