Assisted Living / Residential Care or Assisted Living Facility — Webster Groves, MO
| Provider | Laclede Groves |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted Living / Residential Care or Assisted Living Facility (Missouri DHSS-licensed) |
| City | Webster Groves, MO 63119 |
| Address | 836 S Elm Ave |
| Licensed capacity | 160 beds |
| License # | Verify on Missouri DHSS facility search |
| License status | Licensed – Assisted Living Facility (ALF) |
| County | St. Louis County, MO |
A Lutheran Senior Services CCRC campus in Webster Groves offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. DHSS-licensed Assisted Living Facility under Chapter 198 RSMo and 19 CSR 30-86.
Laclede Groves is located in the Greater St. Louis area and is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation. Residential Care Facility II (RCF II) or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) license under Chapter 198 RSMo and 19 CSR 30-86 — Missouri licenses a three-tier system (RCF I, RCF II, ALF) by acuity, with ALF covering the highest acuity of the three non-skilled categories.
Medicaid: Missouri residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for Missouri's Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) and Missouri Care Options (MCO) through MO HealthNet. The Aged and Disabled Waiver, administered through DHSS's Division of Senior and Disability Services, can cover personal care and supports usable in an RCF/ALF setting or at home, but it does not pay for RCF/ALF room and board. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.
Laclede Groves is located in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, MO. Nearby hospitals include St. Anthony's Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Greater St. Louis veterans are served by the VA St. Louis Health Care System (John Cochran Division and Jefferson Barracks Division), along with the Missouri Veterans Commission and Missouri Veterans Homes statewide. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.
In 2026, Assisted Living in Greater St. Louis typically runs $3,400–$5,200/mo. Clayton, Ladue-adjacent areas, Chesterfield, and Town & Country-adjacent West County communities tend to run toward the higher end, while North St. Louis City and parts of North St. Louis County run comparatively lower. The exact rate at Laclede Groves depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out and how the care plan is reviewed. Walk the halls during a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Verify the Missouri DHSS license and inspection history through the DHSS Section for Long-Term Care Regulation facility search.
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