Question 1

How many senior care facilities are in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

There are 882 senior care communities listed in Missouri (MO) across 967 cities. These include nursing homes, assisted living communities, memory care facilities, and other senior care options.

Question 2

What types of senior care are available in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Missouri offers a range of senior care options including skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) for those who need 24/7 medical supervision, assisted living communities for older adults who want support with daily tasks while maintaining independence, and memory care communities designed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Many facilities also offer short-term rehabilitation stays and respite care.

Question 3

How much does senior care cost in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024), the median monthly cost for a nursing home in Missouri is approximately $8,213, while assisted living averages around $4,250 per month. Actual costs vary based on the facility, level of care, room type, and additional services needed. Many families use a combination of Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal savings to cover these costs.

Question 4

Does Missouri have a Medicaid program for nursing home care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MO HealthNet covers nursing facility costs and offers the Aged and Disabled Waiver for home and community-based services for eligible older Missouri residents. Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying 3-day hospital stay, but does not cover custodial or assisted living care. To learn whether a specific facility accepts MO HealthNet, contact them directly or look for the Medicaid badge on their listing page.

Question 5

How do I find a nursing home near me in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Use the search or browse-by-city tools on this page to explore senior care options across Missouri. You can filter by care type (nursing home, assisted living, memory care), minimum rating, and specific city. Each listing includes contact information, ratings, and services so you can compare options before scheduling tours. We recommend visiting at least two or three communities in person before making a final decision.

Nursing Homes & Senior Living in Missouri

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Advance Assisted Living

Advantage Nursing Services

Agape

Annie's Garden Skilled Nursing

Ashbury Heights

Aspire Senior Living Joplin

Aspire Senior Living Roaring River

Aspire Senior Living Warsaw

Bailey Street Manor

Baptist Homes of Smithville

Beaver Dam Residence

Bristol Manor

Bristol Manor

Bristol Manor

Bristol Manor

CareNetwork Gladstone

Cedars of Liberty

Collier Care Home Inc

Country Aire Ests Residential

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