Auburn Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cape Girardeau, MO

Auburn Creek Senior Living

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cape Girardeau, MO

Overview of Auburn Creek Senior Living

Tucked in the peaceful Beaver Creek Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO, Auburn Creek Senior Living by Americare is an astounding senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, respite, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Cherish personal moments within the beautiful and cozy residences of Auburn Creek in a selection of private and semi-private studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Delivering the highest quality of care and assistance, a competent and well-trained team ensures residents enjoy every moment of their best years without worries.

Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle through a jam-packed calendar of exciting activities and stimulating programs. Moreover, residents have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Certified as a Great Place To Work, Auburn Creek promotes a warm and welcoming environment for seniors and the team for a better quality of life.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
36
Bed community size
48-bed community Rank #395 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 395th out of 450 homes we track in Missouri for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #423 / 545Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 423rd out of 545 homes we track in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #141 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 407 homes we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
36 / 48
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyCape Girardeau

Ownership & Operating Entity

Auburn Creek Senior Living is legally operated by Cape Girardeau Residential, LLC, and administered by Ms. Kimberly Jean Wilcox.

Corporate EntityCAPE GIRARDEAU RESIDENTIAL, LLC

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Inspection History

In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 12 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (55% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1264 This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (12 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.45.3 This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.4 vs. MO avg 5.3).↓ 55% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 512 This facility has had 58% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (5 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 210 - 243 / 498 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Auburn Creek Senior Living

Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cape Girardeau's city center to Auburn Creek Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Newbridge Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
Cape Girardeau
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 96
Rank #209 / 450
No
8
Facility 8
MO AVG 46
Rank #510 / 545
ALF** (94)Armour Management LLC--
Fountainbleau Lodge
AL
NH
SNF
Cape Girardeau
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 96
Rank #243 / 450
No
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 46
Rank #113 / 545
Skilled Nursing Facility (33), Assisted Living Facility (56)Fountainbleau Of Cape Girardeau, Inc
40
Facility 40
MO AVG 10
Rank #12 / 227
A+
Capetown Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Cape Girardeau
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 96
Rank #378 / 450
Yes
7
Facility 7
MO AVG 46
Rank #515 / 545
Studio / Suite / 2 BedCapetown Residential LLC
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 10
Rank #58 / 227
A+
Auburn Creek Senior Living
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Cape Girardeau
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 96
Rank #395 / 450
Yes
25
Facility 25
MO AVG 46
Rank #423 / 545
Studio / 1 BedCape Girardeau Residential, LLC--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Auburn Creek Senior Living is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MO

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MO

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MO

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Auburn Creek Senior Living

Who is the owner of Auburn Creek Senior Living?

Auburn Creek Senior Living is legally operated by Cape Girardeau Residential, LLC, and administered by Ms KIMBERLY JEAN WILCOX.

Is Auburn Creek Senior Living in a walkable area?

Auburn Creek Senior Living has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Auburn Creek Senior Living?

Auburn Creek Senior Living's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Auburn Creek Senior Living?

Yes, Auburn Creek Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Auburn Creek Senior Living?

Ms KIMBERLY JEAN WILCOX is the administrator of Auburn Creek Senior Living.

How many beds does Auburn Creek Senior Living have?

Auburn Creek Senior Living has 48 beds.

Has Auburn Creek Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Auburn Creek Senior Living has had 12 reported deficiencies since 2019 according to records from Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

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