Newbridge Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cape Girardeau, MO

Newbridge Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cape Girardeau, MO

Overview of Newbridge Retirement Community

Newbridge Retirement Community is a 94-bed assisted living facility at 1205 S Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, operated by Armour Management LLC and administered by Ashley Heisserer-Wheeler. The facility serves residents aged 65 and older and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care with named programs including Life at Newbridge, dedicated floorplans, and a Waterside program.

The community describes itself as resort-style senior living with luxury amenities. However, the walk score of 8 signals a significant location limitation: the facility is car-dependent, with most daily errands requiring transportation and limited nearby walkable options. Located approximately 1.9 miles from Cape Girardeau’s city center, the facility would suit residents who maintain personal transportation or rely on family or paid assistance for community access.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, maintains comprehensive inspection records; families should request Newbridge Retirement Community’s complete compliance history directly from the facility or the state licensing body.

Families should request information about staffing, inspection results, quality outcomes, amenities and pricing, and substantiated complaints or regulatory actions.

Bed community size
94-bed community Rank #211 / 454Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 454 homes in Missouri. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #513 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 513th out of 563 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #19 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 434 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 434. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
89 / 94
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 16, 2025
ExpirationAugust 15, 2027
CountyCape Girardeau
License Number053019

Ownership & Operating Entity

Newbridge Retirement Community is legally operated by Armour Management Llc, and administered by Ashley Heisserer Wheeler.

Corporate EntityARMOUR MANAGEMENT, LLC
Owner NameArmour Management, LLC

Type Of Units

ALF**
94 units
Total beds
94 units

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age65

Amenities & Lifestyle

Luxury Amenities

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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 2023 · 3 years of data 7 deficiencies 4 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 2023 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (80% below)
• Deficiencies per year (80% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% below)
• Total inspections (43% below)
Latest Inspection March 18, 2025 Plan Of Correction

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. 735 This facility has 80% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (7 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 80% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 2.311.7 This facility has 80% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.3 vs. MO avg 11.7).↓ 80% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.85 This facility has 64% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.8 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 64% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 47 This facility has 43% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (4 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 43% better

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cape Girardeau's city center to Newbridge Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.

Newbridge Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
Cape Girardeau
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 97
Rank #211 / 454
No
8
Facility 8
MO AVG 45
Rank #513 / 563
ALF** (94)Armour Management LLC--
Fountainbleau Lodge
AL
NH
Cape Girardeau
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 97
Rank #245 / 454
No
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 45
Rank #113 / 563
Skilled Nursing Facility (33), Assisted Living Facility (56)Fountainbleau Of Cape Girardeau, Inc
40
Facility 40
MO AVG 11
Rank #13 / 209
A+
Capetown Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
IL
MC
RC
Cape Girardeau
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 97
Rank #382 / 454
Yes
7
Facility 7
MO AVG 45
Rank #518 / 563
Studio / Suite / 2 BedCapetown Residential LLC
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 11
Rank #58 / 209
A+
Auburn Creek Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
MC
RC
Cape Girardeau
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 97
Rank #399 / 454
Yes
25
Facility 25
MO AVG 45
Rank #425 / 563
Studio / 1 BedCape Girardeau Residential, LLC--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Newbridge Retirement Community 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 Newbridge Retirement Community

Who is the owner of Newbridge Retirement Community?

Newbridge Retirement Community is legally operated by Armour Management Llc, and administered by Ashley Heisserer Wheeler.

Is Newbridge Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Newbridge Retirement Community has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Newbridge Retirement Community?

According to MO state health department records, Newbridge Retirement Community's license number is 053019.

When does Newbridge Retirement Community's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Newbridge Retirement Community's license expires on August 15, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Newbridge Retirement Community?

Newbridge Retirement Community's occupancy is 95%.

Who is the administrator of Newbridge Retirement Community?

Ashley Heisserer Wheeler is the administrator of Newbridge Retirement Community.

How many beds does Newbridge Retirement Community have?

Newbridge Retirement Community has 94 beds.

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