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 St. Louis, Missouri, peace of mind at a worry-free, all-inclusive price. McKnight Place: The Best in Extended Care, Assisted Living & Memory Care
We’re proud to share that McKnight Place Extended Care has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care! This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to outstanding care, comfort, and positive outcomes.
We’re also honored to be listed among the nation’s Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care communities.
These accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to providing exceptional senior living and care to St. Louis and St. Louis County for more than 35 years. While we’re proud of the recognition, our focus remains on continuously enhancing The Gatesworth Communities—providing premier services and amenities so our residents enjoy an enriching, fulfilling life.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Serving St. Louis with Thoughtful Senior Living
For more than three decades, McKnight Place has been part of the fabric of St. Louis, serving older adults and families across St. Louis County with trusted senior living and long-term care.
Many of the families we work with come from nearby communities like Ladue, Clayton, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, and neighborhoods along Delmar. Others come from across the greater St. Louis area, looking for a senior living community that offers both personalized care and a strong sense of place.
Choosing senior care is often a local decision. Families want to remain close to the people, routines, and healthcare providers they know. At McKnight Place, our location within The Gatesworth Campus makes it easier to stay connected to everything that matters, such as physicians and hospitals in St. Louis County and familiar places of worship, shopping, and dining throughout the region.
We understand the needs of St. Louis families because we are part of this community. We are here to help families across this beautiful city make confident, informed decisions about senior care.
Who Qualifies for Assisted Living?
Most people who qualify for assisted living are older adults who need regular help with daily tasks and personal care, but do not need constant medical care. If you’re weighing living options for a loved one, assisted living is a good fit for older adults who: Qualifications vary by state, providers, and community rules, so […]
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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, Brentwood, Creve Coeur, Chesterfield, St. Louis Hills, and beyond.
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Come see for yourself what the highest standard in Saint Louis assisted living means and how a top-notch long-term care community 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 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.