Best Nursing Homes in Missouri

Overview of Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility

Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is a 220-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community at 1301 Tullison Road in Kansas City, Missouri, operated by family-owned organization McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff, LLC in Clay County. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and pricing starts at $3,639 monthly. The facility sits within a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Most residents come for short-term rehabilitation and average staying for 38 days.

The facility is scored 3 stars by CMS, 14.1 percent above Missouri average, with staffing as the defining strength: nurse hours reach 5h 44m per resident daily, 51 percent above state average and ranked 11th of 276 Missouri skilled nursing facilities. CNA hours run 65 percent above the Missouri mean. Health inspection runs 31 percent below state average; across 7 inspections since 2020, the facility recorded 34 total citations, 1 serious and 33 moderate, with no critical findings and enforcement actions in the past three years.

Amenities include a salon and spa, a health and wellness center, outdoor spaces, and a private library. An active resident council is present.

Mccrite Plaza at Briarcliff Skilled Facility is built for short-term Medicare rehabilitation within a full-continuum community in Kansas City, with staffing levels well above Missouri average as the clearest operational differentiator.

Overview of St Andrew’s at Francis Place

St. Andrew’s at Francis Place is a 106-bed skilled nursing facility at 400 Summerville Boulevard in Eureka, Missouri. It’s operated by St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System, a church-affiliated non-profit in St. Louis County. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with an average stay length of 341 days and only 1 of 73 current residents on Medicare, oriented strongly toward long-term care. The facility operates near capacity at 95 percent occupancy, far above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, ranking among the most in-demand skilled nursing communities statewide.

CMS rates the facility 3 stars, 14.1 percent above Missouri average, with staffing as the clearest strength at 38.9 percent above state average. Nurse hours reach 3h 54m per resident daily. Over 9 inspections since 2020, the facility recorded 33 total citations, 16 of them from complaint investigations, including 1 critical finding. One $78,000 federal fine was assessed, last issued in 2023, with no payment denials.

Amenities feature spa areas, a contemplative chapel, nature walks, and private and companion rooms. Respite care and memory care programming are confirmed services alongside skilled rehabilitation.

St. Andrew’s at Francis Place suits residents in the Eureka area of St. Louis County seeking long-term skilled nursing or memory care in a church-affiliated, non-profit setting.

Overview of Memory Lane of Dexter

Memory Lane of Dexter is a 73-bed nursing home operated by Memory Lane of Dexter LLC in Dexter, Missouri. It’s designed for dementia care, offering 24-hour skilled nursing in a secure environment alongside rehabilitation services and respite care. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS scores the facility 2 stars, 24 percent below Missouri average. The health inspection sub-rating stands out: 37.9 percent above the state average across 3 inspections since 2021. The drag on the overall rating comes from staffing and quality measures, which run well below Missouri average. Across those 3 inspections, the facility averaged 6.3 deficiencies annually, 15 percent above Missouri’s 5.5 average, with no fines or immediate jeopardy findings recorded. Nurse hours run 3h 33m per resident daily, about 7 percent below Missouri average. At 88 percent occupancy, well above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, the facility operates near capacity, ranked 57th of 283 Missouri skilled nursing facilities. The resident mix reflects both short-term rehabilitation and longer dementia care stays.

Programs include Rehab to Home and Special Care, with the facility carrying a therapy gym, private and semi-private rooms, chaplain visits, and beauty and barber services.

With added capacity for short-term post-acute rehabilitation, Memory Lane of Dexter is built for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s requiring secured skilled nursing in Stoddard County.

Overview of Prairie View Skilled Nursing

Prairie View Skilled Nursing is a 60-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility in Bloomfield, Missouri, operated by Prairie View Skilled Nursing LLC in Stoddard County. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with a resident mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The community typically has availability at 77 percent occupancy, which is above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average.

CMS rates Prairie View 3 stars, 14.1 percent above Missouri average. The health inspection sub-rating leads that result at 37.9 percent above state average. Across 3 inspections since 2021, the facility averaged 6.7 deficiencies annually, 22 percent above Missouri’s 5.5 average, with no critical findings and fines noted. Staffing runs below state average and is the primary drag on the overall rating. Nurse hours come in at 3h 15m per resident daily, 14 percent below Missouri average.

Amenities include a grand dining room, private family dining room, whirlpool spa, and covered outdoor patios. An on-site nurse aide training program and active resident council exist.

Situated in rural Stoddard County, Prairie View fits residents seeking long-term skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation in a small non-profit community setting.

Overview of Life Care Center of Waynesville

Life Care Center of Waynesville is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility at 700 Birch Lane in Waynesville, Missouri. It’s operated by Waynesville Medical Investors, LLC, in Pulaski County. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, with a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care stays. A secured Alzheimer’s and dementia unit exists.

CMS scores the facility 1 star, 62 percent below Missouri average, driven by below-average health inspection and staffing sub-ratings. Quality measures run modestly above state average, the one positive in an otherwise poor sub-rating picture. Across 6 health inspections since 2022, the facility recorded 31 total citations, including 1 serious finding, with a $22,000 federal fine issued in March 2025. No immediate jeopardy findings or payment denials are on record. Nurse hours reach 3h 45m per resident per day, roughly aligned with Missouri average. At 64 percent occupancy near Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, the facility generally has availability.

Amenities include a community re-entry program, a certified dietitian, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a fine dining program. In place are full-time certified activity director and active resident council.

The secured dementia unit and rehabilitation capacity makes the facility best for memory care residents and post-acute stays in Pulaski County.

Riverdell Care Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility operated by Boonville No. 2, Inc. at 1121 11th Street in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Welcomed are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with an average stay length of 212 days reflecting long-term care. The facility has some availability at 77 percent occupancy which is above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average.

CMS scores the facility 3 stars, 14.1 percent above Missouri’s average. Health inspection and quality measures both run above state average, 37.9 percent and 43.4 percent respectively, while staffing is the drag at 53.7 percent below. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the facility recorded 10 total citations, all moderate in severity, with no critical or serious findings, fines, and payment denials.

Amenities include a beauty shop and transportation for appointments alongside the clinical service offerings. On-site nurse aide training is in place. Programs feature a secured dementia care unit, wound care services, IV therapy, and on-site laboratory and radiology services.

The community is built for long-term skilled nursing and secured memory care in Boonville, with above-average inspection and quality outcomes and strong clinical services.

Overview of Life Care Center of Carrollton

Life Care Center of Carrollton is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility at 300 Life Care Lane in Carrollton, Missouri, operated by United Investors Limited Partnership in Carroll County. An Alzheimer’s unit is a confirmed care offering. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with a mix of rehabilitation and long-term care stays averaging 139 days. The facility has significant availability at 48 percent occupancy, well below Missouri’s 66.6 percent average and ranked 253rd out of 283 state facilities.

CMS grades the facility 4 stars overall, 52.1 percent above Missouri average, with quality measures as the defining strength at 79.2 percent above state average, reflecting strong clinical outcomes for long-stay residents. Across 7 inspections since 2021, the facility totaled 30 citations, all moderate in severity, with no critical or serious findings, fines, and payment denials. Nurse hours run 15 percent above Missouri average, ranked 56th out of 276 Missouri skilled nursing facilities.

Amenities feature a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, beauty salon and barber shop, and a fine dining program, with an active resident council in place.

With above-average quality outcomes and immediate capacity for new residents, Life Care Center of Carrollton is built for those needing long-term skilled nursing and memory care in Carroll County.

Overview of Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by Cape Girardeau Operations, LLC, at 365 South Broadview Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. At 66 percent occupancy aligned with Missouri’s state average, the facility has some availability. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care averaging 46 days of stay length.

The facility is scored 1 star by CMS, 62 percent below Missouri’s average, driven by a health inspection sub-rating running 65.5 percent below the state mean. Quality measures are the one above-average sub-rating at 43.4 percent above state figure. Across 13 inspections since 2022, the facility recorded 44 total citations including 2 critical and 5 serious findings. A substantiated immediate jeopardy citation was issued in June 2025 after staff performed CPR on a resident with a documented DNR order; a $82,000 federal fine and a 19-day payment denial followed in May 2025, bringing total fines to $150,000 across four penalties in the past three years. Nurse hours run 3h 53m per resident daily, essentially aligned with Missouri’s average.

A community re-entry program, a certified dietitian, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop are among the amenities. Alzheimer’s and dementia care is a confirmed program.

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau serves in Cape Girardeau County a mix of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care patients.

Riverview Nursing Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility at 10303 State Road C in Mokane, Missouri, operated by Mokane #1, Inc. in Callaway County. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with most residents on long-term stays averaging 142 days.

CMS rates the facility 4 stars, 52.1 percent above Missouri average, with health inspection performance running 72.4 percent above state average. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the facility recorded 13 total citations, all low severity, no critical or serious findings, with no fines and no payment denials. Nurse hours run 3h 25m per resident per day, 10 percent below Missouri average, and are the primary factor behind the staffing sub-rating offset. The facility typically has availability at 62 percent occupancy, modestly below Missouri’s 66.6 percent average.

Respite care is available alongside long-term skilled nursing. An active resident council and on-site nurse aide training exist. Confirmed on-site clinical services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy; wound care; podiatry; psychiatric services; and laboratory.

The facility is well-suited for long-term skilled nursing residents in rural Callaway County who want a clean inspection record and broad clinical services.

Overview of The Manor

The Manor is a 90-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center at 2071 Barron Rd in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, operated by Poplar Bluff No 1, Inc. in Butler County. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, serving a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term residents with an average stay of 121 days. A secure memory care unit, physical and occupational and speech therapy, IV therapy, and oxygen therapy are confirmed services.

The facility is graded 3 stars by CMS, 14.1 percent above Missouri’s average, with the health inspection sub-rating running 37.9 percent above state average. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the facility recorded 26 total citations all moderate in severity and from standard inspections, with no critical or serious findings, fines, and payment denials. Staffing and quality measures run below state average and are the primary drag on the overall rating. Nurse hours reach 3h 12m per resident daily, 16 percent below Missouri’s average. At 65 percent occupancy aligned with Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, the facility has some availability.

The Rehab to Home program is a named care track. An active resident council and on-site nurse aide training are present.

The Manor is best for residents needing skilled nursing, secure memory care, or short-term post-acute rehabilitation in Poplar Bluff.