Page 19 of Best Nursing Homes in Missouri

Overview of Armour Oaks Senior Living Community

At Armour Oaks Senior Living Community, inclusivity is at the heart of their values. They celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all races, genders, abilities, and religious beliefs. Their commitment to inclusivity extends to every aspect of the home, from staff and residents to policies and practices. They offer services, such as assisted living, independent living, and nursing care. The accommodations are designed to suit different preferences, with one- to two-bedroom apartments and two to three bedroom townhomes for those who desire more space and independence. The home embraces diversity and is Medicaid accepted, ensuring seniors have access to the care they deserve.

The community lives by an all-inclusive space. They have complete utilities, allowing seniors to focus on spending their day how they like it. Common areas abound, including fitness rooms for staying active, verandas for taking in the beauty of nature, and party rooms for socializing and making cherished memories. In addition to the physical amenities, they also offer chaplain services, providing comfort, guidance, and support to seniors in their sunset years. Indeed, there is nothing better than living in a home that promotes inclusivity and diversity, and celebrates the unique qualities of every individual.

Overview of Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Skilled nursing gives residents ongoing licensed nursing care, while rehabilitation services support recovery and help maintain daily function. Individualized care plans organize services around each resident’s documented needs.

The home has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, covering qualifying skilled care, eligible longer term care, or direct payment by the resident or family.

A beauty salon and barber shop provide grooming services within the community. The home also offers a community re-entry program for residents working toward a return to community living. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care while recovering or working on daily function. Christine Hopson serves as administrator, and Cape Girardeau Operations operates the community.

Overview of Advanced Care of St Joseph

Located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, ​​Advanced Care of St Joseph provides nursing home care, hospice care, independent living, and skilled nursing. Residents have access to nursing services with licensed nurses on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing. Hospice services also include comfort and symptom management for terminally ill residents.

Of 180 beds, 155 beds are currently in use, indicating an 86.1% occupancy. Rehabilitation services also give residents access to therapy as part of their care. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Janet McCarthy Green serves as administrator, while North 18th Street Healthcare operates the community.

Overview of Parkside Manor

Parkside Manor in Columbia, Missouri, accommodates residents through nursing home support, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living programs aid residents with everyday tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication routines inside private apartment spaces. Memory care units utilize secured environments to safeguard individuals prone to wandering, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief.

N & R of Columbia operates the 120-bed property alongside administrator Blair Margaret Brinsa-Lane. Staffing metrics indicate an average of 4 hours and 23 minutes of direct nursing care delivered per resident each day. Physical rehabilitation and structured group events offer ongoing daily support and routine activities. Situated in a location with a 98 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood lets residents manage daily errands without driving.

Families evaluating long-term care environments or memory support can contact Parkside Manor to confirm bed availability, discuss coverage options, or tour the property. Financial options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment plans.

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 47 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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Overview of Jefferson City Manor

Jefferson City Manor in Jefferson City, MO, is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility providing 24-hour licensed nursing care and secured memory care. Continuous medical oversight assists individuals with complex clinical needs, while dedicated memory care delivers structured supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Accommodations support both long-term placement and temporary residential stays.

Short-term physical rehabilitation services assist individuals recovering from an illness or hospital stay, and temporary respite care offers relief for primary family caregivers needing time away. On-site care teams provide an average of 3 hours and 12 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident daily. Features include restaurant-style dining with daily specials alongside an in-house beauty shop for grooming.

Financial coverage accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods. Medicare covers qualifying short-term post-acute care, Medicaid aids eligible long-term residents, and private funds handle direct financial arrangements. Situated in Jefferson City, off-site appointments and local errands generally depend on personal vehicles or local transportation.

Families seeking 24-hour nursing oversight, dementia care, or short-term rehabilitation can connect with Jefferson City Manor to check room availability or set up a tour.

Overview of Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center

Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center offers nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Valley Park, Missouri. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or end of life conditions. This range of services can suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support and may later need hospice or palliative services.

Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary stay focused on recovery, while long term rehabilitation serves residents who need continued rehabilitation services. The community has 135 beds, with private and semi private rooms that allow a resident to live alone or share a room with another resident. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds. Chef prepared dining provides prepared meals, while the beauty salon offers on site personal grooming services. Pets are allowed, and pet visitation gives residents opportunities to spend time with visiting animals; creative art therapies provide a structured way to take part in art based activities. Melissa Levvintre serves as administrator, and Bbw Management Group operates the community.