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

Ashley Heisserer Wheeler administers Newbridge Retirement Community, a 94-bed senior living facility located at 1205 South Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Operated by Armour Management LLC, this Cape Girardeau County campus serves seniors age 65 and older through an integrated residential model that features private independent living, standard assisted living apartments, and a distinct memory care wing. The campus experiences strong localized demand, maintaining an estimated 95 percent occupancy rate that reflects a highly stable regional operation.

The specialized memory care framework divides its secure unit into two separate households specifically engineered to foster cognitive engagement and autonomy for adults dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Each household operates self-contained nursing stations, dining areas, and private common lounges while integrating daily lifestyle activities under the Life at Newbridge and Waterside programs.

The property maintains a strict no-pets policy, requiring incoming residents to transition without companion animals. The surrounding commercial sector is highly car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 8 out of 100, which indicates that family visits, medical transport, and local errands require a vehicle.

Prospective families investigating comprehensive retirement options can reach out to the Cape Girardeau business office to verify active apartment vacancies and explore specialized memory program schedules.

Bed community size
94-bed community Rank #209 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th out of 450 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 #15 / 418Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 418 homes in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 418. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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

Pets not allowed
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. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (80% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (38% 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. 735 This facility has 80% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (7 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 80% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.82.9 This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.8 vs. MO avg 2.9).↓ 38% 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. 412 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (4 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

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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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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.

Newbridge Retirement Community
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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%.

Are pets allowed at Newbridge Retirement Community?

No, Newbridge Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Newbridge Retirement Community?

Ashley Heisserer Wheeler is the administrator of Newbridge Retirement Community.

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