Best Assisted Living in Kirksville, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Kirksville, MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MO
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Highland Crest Senior Living
AL
MC
Kirksville
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 88
Rank #185 / 217
Yes
28
Facility 28
MO AVG 42
Rank #171 / 259
StudioKirksville Residential, LLC
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc
AL
Laharpe Kirksville
57
Facility 57
MO AVG 88
Rank #153 / 217
No
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 42
Rank #20 / 259
Residential Care Facility (57)Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc
St. Andrew’s Apartments at Kirksville
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Kirksville
-Yes
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 42
Rank #95 / 259
1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MO assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Kirksville. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Preferred Family Healthcare

Preferred Family Healthcare is an assisted living community in Kirksville, Missouri. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartments.

The community has 57 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents may get to know each other. A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Walter Winn serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Highland Crest Senior Living

Highland Crest Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Kirksville, MO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, allowing a change in care type without leaving the community. The community has 42 beds, with studio layouts that give one resident a single private living space, and residents may bring a pet when they move in. Kathern Buck serves as the administrator, and Kirksville Residential operates the community.

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Overview of St. Andrew’s Apartments at Kirksville

Located in the quiet residential area of South Osteopathy, Kirksville, MO, is the reliable senior living community of St. Andrew’s Apartments at Kirkville offering independent living. Focusing on the needs of those 55+, the community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment with a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments. The Northeast Regional Medical Center is also nearby, ensuring immediate medical care when needed.

Live independently and do the things you love in the purposely designed entertainment spaces and carefully curated activities. The emergency response system is also active 24/7 to ensure residents’ safety. Here, residents have the freedom to do the things they love without the hassles of daily responsibilities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Kirksville at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Kirksville, MO. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 50The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Kirksville, MO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Kirksville, MO

What is the average cost of assisted living in Kirksville, MO?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Kirksville, MO is approximately $3,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Kirksville, MO?

Assisted living in Kirksville, MO typically ranges from $3,000–$5,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Kirksville, MO?

Assisted living facilities in Kirksville, MO typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:15.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover assisted living?

Missouri Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Missouri) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.