Beyond finding a community, STL Senior Advisor points St. Louis-area families to the free and low-cost resources that help an older adult stay safe and supported — whether they're aging at home or planning a move. Here's where to start across Greater St. Louis.
Core resources for Greater St. Louis seniors
- Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA): free options counseling, benefits screening, and caregiver support for the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Warren counties. The Missouri DHSS Division of Senior and Disability Services connects families statewide.
- Missouri Aged and Disabled Waiver & Missouri Care Options: long-term care coverage for eligible seniors through MO HealthNet — see our Missouri senior care hub.
- Veterans benefits: VA Aid & Attendance and the VA St. Louis Health Care System; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Meals, transportation & senior centers: Meals on Wheels, non-emergency medical transport, and community senior centers throughout the metro.
- Verify a license: check any facility's DHSS record on the Missouri DHSS Section for Long-Term Care Regulation facility search (health.mo.gov) before you tour.
Neighborhood resource guides
Local senior resources — senior centers, meal delivery, transportation, and support groups — for specific Greater St. Louis neighborhoods.
Central West End (St. Louis, MO)
View →The Hill (St. Louis, MO)
View →Soulard (St. Louis, MO)
View →Lafayette Square (St. Louis, MO)
View →Tower Grove South (St. Louis, MO)
View →Tower Grove East (St. Louis, MO)
View →Shaw (St. Louis, MO)
View →Benton Park (St. Louis, MO)
View →Dogtown (Clayton-Tamm) (St. Louis, MO)
View →Skinker-DeBaliviere (St. Louis, MO)
View →Downtown (St. Louis, MO)
View →Midtown (St. Louis, MO)
View →Grand Center (St. Louis, MO)
View →Carondelet (St. Louis, MO)
View →St. Louis Hills (St. Louis, MO)
View →Bevo Mill (St. Louis, MO)
View →Holly Hills (St. Louis, MO)
View →Compton Heights (St. Louis, MO)
View →Botanical Heights (Forest Park Southeast) (St. Louis, MO)
View →Southampton (St. Louis, MO)
View →Downtown Clayton (Clayton, MO)
View →Wydown (Clayton, MO)
View →The Loop (University City, MO)
View →Delmar Loop (University City, MO)
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Not sure where to start? A free STL Senior Advisor advisor will talk it through with you — 15 minutes, no pressure, no fee. Call (314) 555-0100 or send a message.