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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Fenton, Missouri

Fenton, MO has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,872/mo. That's roughly in line with the Missouri state median.

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Median monthly price, Fenton

$6,872/mo

Estimated range $5,698 – $7,752

● Fenton $6,872 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Fenton

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesFentonMissouriNational
25th percentile$5,698/mo$6,435/mo$8,951/mo
Median$6,872/mo$6,741/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$7,752/mo$7,604/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Fenton runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,916
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,415
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,494

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Fenton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Fenton runs about $2,098 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (636) 207-0847 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,415 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,505 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Fenton assisted living median of $5,505 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,415 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Fenton run about $6,872 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in Fenton

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Fenton, in St. Louis County, has about 4,088 residents. About 948 of them (23%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $101,000.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Aging Ahead(636) 207-0847agingahead.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Missouri Community Options & Resources1-855-834-8555mocor.mo.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracksva.gov

    VA Medical Center in St. Louis.

  • Aged and Disabled WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Fenton more expensive than the rest of Missouri?

Fenton's median nursing home cost is about 2% higher than the Missouri state median.

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Nursing Homes in Fenton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers