Best Home Care in Missouri

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 45 home care providers in MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, and provider-level details. How we rank home care in MO
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Overview of Nhc Healthcare, Maryland Heights

Nhc Healthcare, Maryland Heights offers nursing home, home care, hospice care, and skilled nursing in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Home care supports care delivered in a person’s residence, while hospice care addresses end of life needs.

Rehabilitation Services and short term rehabilitation support a temporary stay focused on recovery after illness or injury. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. This range of nursing, rehabilitation, respite, and hospice services may suit someone who needs nursing support during recovery, a temporary caregiver break, or end of life care.

The home has 220 beds, placing it in the larger community range, with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 4 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds. Susan Taylor serves as the administrator.

An on site beauty and barber shop gives residents access to grooming services without leaving for that appointment. Dietitian and chef approved meals are tailored to nutritional needs and served in the dining room. Residents also have a designated outdoor area for relaxation and time outside.

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Overview of Lakewood Senior Living

Administered by Christina Bloomer, Lakewood Senior Living is a 67-bed single-story community that Lakewood Residential Care, LLC, operates in Springfield. Operating for 23 years, it caters to residents in studio and one-bedroom units.

Currently at 67 percent occupancy with 45 of its 67 beds filled, the home offers a set of services: assisted living, memory care, and respite care, along with adult day care, home care, and hospice services. Found at 4685 S Robberson Ave, the community sits in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 44, so most errands require transportation. The monthly starting price is $4,362. Lakewood Senior Living serves a diverse population and welcomes several forms of payment coverage.

For eight years, state inspections mirror the facility’s continuous commitment to regulatory compliance and care quality. It continues to refine its processes in areas like service planning to ensure residents get thorough, individualized care upon admission.

Type of Care Available

Adult Day Care Assisted Living Home Care Hospice Care Memory Care Respite Care

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Creve Coeur

Brookdale at Home Creve Coeur, located in Creve Coeur, MO, offers specialized home care services designed to support independence and quality of life. Their dedicated caregivers provide a range of essential assistance, from activities of daily living and meal preparation to household chores, allowing residents to focus on activities they enjoy rather than daily tasks.

Whether it’s companionship, help with errands, or personal care needs like grooming and mobility support, Brookdale at Home Creve Coeur ensures each individual receives personalized care in the comfort of their own residence. This approach not only enhances daily living but also provides peace of mind to families seeking reliable and compassionate care for their loved ones.

Type of Care Available

Home Care Respite Care

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Wornall Place

Operated by Blc Kansas City-Gc, LLC, Brookdale at Home® Wornall Place is a home care agency that provides home care and respite care services for older adults in Kansas City, Missouri. It is part of the residential care community, Brookdale Wornall Place, and is administered by Leah McGlothlin, delivering personalized support directly in older adults’ homes.

Homecare services include personal care, companionship, medication management, and flexible respite care that allows family caregivers to take short- or longer-term breaks as needed. On the other hand, the community’s residential care setting features a fitness center, wellness programs, and dedicated wellness facilities. Transportation, concierge services, housekeeping, Wi-Fi access, and religious services are also available.

The residential setting is currently at 60% capacity and is located in a car-dependent area where most errands require transportation. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Type of Care Available

Home Care Respite Care

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Overview of Southbrook

Peacefully settled in Farmington, MO, Southbrook is a trusted senior living community that offers a wide range of care options, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice care, and home health care. Residents can comfortably rest in their comfortable and spacious studios apartments. A skilled nursing team works hard to provide residents with compassionate and comprehensive care services that help them regain their strengths and maintain independence.

Offering a person-centered approach to care and access to various therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the community ensures residents are able to recover quickly. Residents’ healing journey is made vibrant and comfortable with a wide range of amenities and activities offered by the community. Delicious and nutritious meals are also provided to guarantee residents receive the sustenance and nourishment they need to stay healthy.

Type of Care Available

Home Care Hospice Care Nursing Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, hospice care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Kansas City, MO. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, home care supports assistance in a person’s residence, and hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life.

The range of living and care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain within the same community as care needs change. McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff opened in 1975 and has 220 beds, a size that means residents share the community with more people, staff and usually more programming. Starting prices are $3,639 for independent living, $6,073 for assisted living, $7,354 for assisted living plus and $7,244 for memory care, with the amount depending on the selected arrangement or care level.

Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Melanie Butler serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 94 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can get out independently. Residents can use the health and wellness center, salon and spa services, landscaped grounds with walking paths, transportation, and rehabilitation services. Dining includes meals made with fresh ingredients, healthy options, a complimentary continental breakfast and upscale dining choices.

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Capetown Senior Living

2857 Cape La Croix Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Overview of Capetown Senior Living

Settling in the idyllic Cape Lacroix Road, Cape Girardeau, MO, is the esteemed senior living community of Capetown Senior Living by Americare that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide an accessible and cozy residence for seniors, featuring studio and two-bedroom floor plans designed for comfort and safety. With its commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Capetown Senior Living delivers top-notch care and support from a qualified and highly skilled team.

Live the retirement of your dreams while exploring new endeavors through enjoyable activities and fun programs. Have wonderful interactions over delightful and healthy meals for an unforgettable dining experience. Capetown Senior Living is regarded as the Best Assisted Living by US News and World Report from 2023 to 2024 as proof of its unrivaled quality.

Type of Care Available

Adult Day Care Assisted Living Home Care Hospice Care Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care

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Overview of John Knox Village

Burrowed in Jackson County, Lee’s Summit, MO, John Knox Village is a wonderful senior living community that offers a wide array of senior living options to cater to residents’ varying needs. The community provides assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. Believing that each person deserves dignity, comfort and respect, the community provides its residents with a team of dedicated caregivers focused on providing compassionate care that helps them live their lives to the fullest.

The community is a spacious 120-apartment neighborhood with a wide variety of options and amenities to keep residents enjoy the life they want in the comfort of their snug and sophisticated accommodations. Residents also benefit from 24-hour nursing care, which ensures their care needs are met accordingly. Home maintenance services are also offered so residents can focus instead on lifelong learning opportunities, vibrant entertainment and wellness programs.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) Home Care Hospice Care Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Spring Ridge

2828 S Meadowbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Overview of Spring Ridge

Operated by Spring Ridge Residential, LLC, Spring Ridge in Springfield, Missouri, is a 44-bed assisted living community at 2828 S Meadowbrook Ave. The home administered by Lauren Martinez sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood where some everyday errands can be done on foot. It’s housed in a single-story building with studio and suite options presented to residents.

Serving Springfield for 23 years, the property currently operates at 50 percent occupancy, with 22 residents in its 44 beds. The setting accommodates people seeking assisted living support and those seeking a smaller-scale residential community.

The conduction of state inspections by the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, is ongoing. Spring Ridge in Springfield’s operational record spans seven years of regulatory oversight data.

For families exploring options in Springfield, an in-person visit to the home offers the best way to understand the daily environment, see room layouts, and speak directly with the staff regarding care services, daily activities, and how occupants’ needs are supported

Type of Care Available

Adult Day Care Assisted Living Home Care Hospice Care Respite Care

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare, Kennett

Nhc Healthcare, Kennett is a nursing home in Kennett, Missouri, offering home care, hospice care, nursing care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort for people nearing the end of life, while home care assists a person in their own residence. Respite care provides a short stay when a regular caregiver needs temporary support.

There are 170 beds, so this is a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Its 58% occupancy means some beds were unoccupied at the time measured. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, reflecting the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give residents a defined stay centered on recovery and therapy. Residents can spend time in the outdoor area, and the on site beauty and barber shop provides grooming without a trip to a salon. Meals approved by a dietitian and chef are tailored to residents’ nutritional needs.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Jennifer Hammond serves as the administrator. Nhc Healthcare, Kennett may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support or for a family seeking respite care during a temporary caregiving need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Memory care specialists
  • Finding and ranking the best independent living communities

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Care in Missouri

What is home care?

Home care brings non-medical caregivers into a senior's own home to assist with daily tasks, companionship, and supervision — without requiring a move to a community.

How many home care providers are listed on this page?

This page features 45 home care providers in Missouri. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right home care provider in Missouri?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Missouri, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting home care providers in Missouri?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.