McKnight Place is the Right Place
for Assisted Living

With licensed nurses available 24 hours each day, daily activities, exceptional amenities, beautiful surroundings, and chef-prepared meals, we offer family members and residents at our assisted living communities in Missouri peace of mind at a worry-free, all-inclusive price.
Two badges from U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Best Assisted Living. Best Memory Care.

You deserve exceptionally high standards and unsurpassed service.

At McKnight Place, you will find care that is focused on you. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do.
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Assisted Living

For the best assisted living, look no further than McKnight Place. We provide complete senior services for older adults who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care. Our on-site nursing care team provides help with medication management, personal care, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
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Memory Care

Our dedicated medical care specialists are equipped to serve senior adults with a variety of cognitive abilities, including Alzheimer’s disease. Our memory care residents live in a safe, secure environment, surrounded by their peers. They will also participate in research-based and skill-building activities while enjoying hobbies.
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Skilled Nursing

Personalized skilled nursing home care is our caregivers’ specialty. We offer a community for seniors with health conditions requiring the highest level of care outside of a hospital setting. Our healthcare providers are all about improving our residents’ quality of life, which is why our senior care services are tailored to each resident’s needs.

What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?

Activities of Daily Living, commonly known as ADLs, encompass fundamental self-care tasks necessary for maintaining an individual’s well-being and independence. These tasks can be categorized into basic activities of daily living (BADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Basic ADLs (BADLs): Instrumental ADLs (IADLs): Assessing ADLs and Tailoring Care Plans: Assessment tools, such as […] Read More

McKnight Place: Named a Best Assisted Living and a Memory Care Community by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report—the organization that ranks the best colleges, hospitals, and other crucial services in our lives—has placed McKnight Place on its list of 2023-2024 Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care communities. Read More

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

Many believe that “nursing homes” are a catch-all phrase for senior living, but in reality, it’s actually one separate form of senior care all on its own. For example, a nursing home’s focus is on providing skilled nursing care while assisted living’s main goal is housing that provides certain care assistance. All-in-all, both types seek […] Read More

Life at McKnight Place

McKnight Place has served St. Louis for over 30 years by providing impressive accommodations, beautiful surroundings, and uncompromised service in our assisted living facilities. Our local owners set the standard for quality long-term care, short-term stays, and wellness. We didn’t build a nursing home; we built a retirement community worthy of our own friends and family – selecting every detail, every healthy meal, and every activity with care.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

In addition to our calendar of events, our gorgeous care community—located on the campus of our sister home, The Gatesworth—provides easy access to worship, shopping, dining, outings, and everything else in the St. Louis area, including Clayton, St. Louis Hills, and beyond.

AMENITIES

Living at McKnight Place means you have access to a long list of amenities designed to help make life more comfortable and enjoyable. Here, you’ll find everything from gardens and gourmet dining to beauty and barber salons.

LIVING SPACES

We offer several floor plan options ranging from studios and deluxe suites to spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with features like bay windows, custom-wood kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, full-size refrigerators, and more.
McKnight Place is beautifully maintained. The gardens and flowers are lovely. Because McKnight Place is a part of The Gatesworth campus, we knew we would find the same high level of care and quality. In addition, there is no shortage of activities and they even drive residents to outside entertainment. The staff makes you feel like they can’t do enough to serve you. Ms. Moore Family member of resident

If you would like to learn more about McKnight Place, please complete our form and we will be in touch.

Come see for yourself what the highest standard in Saint Louis assisted living means and how a top-notch long-term care facility runs. Contact us today to learn more about the national average cost of assisted living. When you and your loved one are ready to make the move, schedule a tour at any of our different pet-friendly senior living options, including independent living, assisted living and memory care. We look forward to getting to know you and you getting to know our senior living communities and residential care options.
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