Assisted Living at Charless Village

A Bethesda Health Group assisted living community in South St. Louis County, off Telegraph Road. Priority access to Bethesda Southgate and the Bethesda Rehab & Therapy Center if a higher level of care is needed. Verified via bethesdahealth.org.

Missouri regulatory information

Assisted Living at Charless Village 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.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the Missouri DHSS Section for Long-Term Care Regulation facility search (health.mo.gov) →

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.

St. Louis location & hospital context

Assisted Living at Charless Village is located in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO. Nearby hospitals include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, VA St. Louis Health Care System — John Cochran Division.

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.

Typical cost of assisted living in St. Louis

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 Assisted Living at Charless Village depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Assisted Living at Charless Village

Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any licensed community. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, the rate of caregiver turnover, and how long the administrator has been in the role. Have them itemize the all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and name what triggers a move to a higher-cost tier. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check the license and inspection record with the Missouri DHSS Section for Long-Term Care Regulation facility search.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What Missouri DHSS license do you hold — Residential Care Facility I (RCF I), Residential Care Facility II (RCF II), or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) under Chapter 198 RSMo and 19 CSR 30-86 — and do you have dementia-trained staff on every shift?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current DHSS citations or enforcement actions on the licensing search?
• Do you accept the Aged and Disabled Waiver, Missouri Care Options, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current under Missouri's 19 CSR 30-86 Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure standards?

Other assisted living facilities in Greater St. Louis

• The Gatesworth — Clayton, MO
• Friendship Village Sunset Hills — Chesterfield, MO
• Laclede Groves — Webster Groves, MO
• Mason Pointe — Chesterfield, MO