Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Missouri

Overview of Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs

Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs is a skilled nursing facility in Blue Springs, Missouri. The recently opened facility is administered by Kyla Griffitt under the umbrella of Ignite Medical Resort Independence LLC. Located at 20511 E Trinity Place, the 90-bed facility accepts Medicare and private pay, offering families flexible multiple options to access short-term rehabilitation or longer-term care.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 99%. It maintains a high census and serves residents who stay for an average of 38 days, reflecting its focus on post-acute recovery and rehabilitation.

Rapid rehabilitation and recovery are at the center of the facility’s care program. Residents move through a structured short-term recovery process, while specialty clinical programs provide additional support for residents with complex medical needs.

Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident each day. They are supported by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides coordinating daily care and support. This staffing structure supports the facility’s focus on rehabilitation and recovery.

The facility’s location has a Walkability Score of 68 out of 100. Some neighborhood errands can be done on foot, but most trips require driving. The setting can be convenient for family members who live nearby, want access to amenities, or have local roots.

Now in its first year of operation, Ignite Medical Resort continues to develop its daily processes and operational systems. State inspections have identified areas that require ongoing attention, including clinical documentation, medication management, care procedures, infection control, and facility maintenance. The facility has implemented changes, including improvements to its call light system and resident communication processes.

Families evaluating the community should ask about how it addresses these operational areas and what quality safeguards are in place as the community grows and develops.

Wilson’s Creek Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing home in Springfield, Missouri, located just west of the city center. The facility is operated by Michael Huffman through N & R of Springfield West, LLC. Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families different options for covering rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. The 172-bed home has been operating for 17 years in the Springfield area, with an occupancy of 74%. Residents stay an average of 235 days, including post-acute rehabilitation patients and those receiving longer-term nursing care.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation, with full-time on-site medical coverage, a doctor on staff, and comprehensive pharmaceutical services. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident each day. It’s broken down into 21 minutes of registered nurse time, 2 hours and 5 minutes of nurse aide support, and 20 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage. This staffing structure supports recovery after surgery as well as those managing chronic health conditions during longer stays.

Residents can access rehabilitation services and 24-hour staffing to support their needs at any time. Transportation services are available and can make it easier for residents to attend appointments, family visits, and off-site therapy. The facility has semi-private and private rooms. Free CNA and CMT classes are available to staff, supporting a culture of skill development and care quality.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 94, so it’s highly walkable. Family members can easily reach nearby services and amenities on foot, and the location provides convenient access to the surrounding community.

Built to serve residents who need ongoing nursing care, post-acute rehabilitation, and daily support, Golden Age Living Center is a skilled nursing home in Stover, Missouri, a small community in the central part of the state. Operated by Golden Age Nursing Home District #1 under Donna Bowers’s administration, the 61-bed facility welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have many options to avail of short-term skilled rehabilitation stays and longer-term care needs.

Golden Age Living Center is a smaller, locally rooted home with 61 beds. It tends to run close to full at about 87 percent occupancy. The average stay is around 99 days, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term residents. That mix means the home maintains relationships with hospital discharge planners and families looking for a stable, familiar setting. Clinically, the home focuses on rehabilitation services, anchored by therapy services available on-site. Daily nursing care averages about 5 hours and 27 minutes per resident, which reflects valuable hands-on support all day. The home has 24-hour staffing, so care staff are always present to respond to resident needs. This tier of care makes it a practical choice for someone healing from surgery, illness, or hospitalization and needing structured daily support. The setting in Stover has a Walk Score of 38, meaning some services close to the area may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation, typical for a smaller Missouri town. Daily meals are provided with various options in the weekly menu, and the home plans regular activities for residents.

State inspections have targeted documentation and communication processes, including medication record accuracy and care coordination for residents with specific medical needs. The home is attentive to how information is recorded and shared among staff to ensure care plans are up-to-date and match each resident’s actual condition.

The smaller size and local roots of Golden Age Living Center can fit families who cherish a quieter, more personal setting. It’s where relationships between residents and staff tend to be close and steady.

Under Gabrielle Borton’s administration, Good Shepherd Care Center is a nursing home on West Clay Road in Versailles, Missouri. Operating as part of Good Shepherd Nursing Home District #1, the facility has 164 licensed beds and takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with many routes to cover care.

The community spotlights rehabilitation and sub-acute care, so it’s well-suited for residents healing from acute illness, surgery, or hospitalization who need skilled nursing support as they recover. Daily nursing care averages just over 4 hours per resident, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses to support daily needs. Versailles has a Walk Score of 46, meaning some nearby services and errands can be finished on foot, though most trips require a car. This setting appeals to residents and families who value a quieter, small-town environment. The average stay duration at Good Shepherd Care Center is 275 days, reflecting the mix of residents in the community, some moving through a rehabilitation stay and others selecting longer-term care.

The facility’s compliance with health and safety standards has been monitored by state inspections, with the latest annual inspection finding no health deficiencies.

As they tour the home, families can interrogate staff about how Good Shepherd Care Center maintains its daily operations, documentation practices, and safety protocols. The facility attracts residents and families who prefer a calmer, small-town setting.

Experience a resort-style living with Breeze Park-Lutheran Senior Services located in St. Peters, MO. This senior living community offers independent and assisted living services. Spacious and cozy accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom are available for its residents. With its competent and dedicated team, this community fosters an active adult living or a maintenance-free lifestyle to further enhance independence.

True to its goal to be a community like no other, residents can enjoy a wide array of exceptional amenities and services including chapel, banking services, private dining room, wellness and spa, whirlpool and many more. Build meaningful connections within the beautifully made shared spaces of this community. Attend diverse social activities and other life enrichment programs. At Breeze Park-Lutheran Senior Services, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

Located in Nixa, Missouri, Nixa Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing facility operated by N & R of Nixa, LLC and administered by Adam Knapp. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexibility to cover care. The 82-bed community has an occupancy rate of 79%. Its moderate census allows the facility to provide personalized attention through its steady base of residents.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, especially on post-acute recovery. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are offered on-site. Residents are supported by on-staff doctors, and nursing care is available around the clock. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day to provide consistent hands-on attention. Residents stay an average of 92 days, including short-term rehabilitation patients and those receiving longer-term skilled nursing support.

Beyond recovery care, the home has behavioral and Alzheimer’s care programs. There are also hospice services for residents needing end-of-life support. The facility provides pharmaceutical services, housekeeping, and laundry so residents won’t have to leave the facility for appointments. Residents can choose from semi-private and private room options for living arrangements.

Nixa Nursing & Rehab is in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 63. Some errands can be accomplished on foot. However, most trips require driving. The home also offers transportation for residents who need to attend appointments and outings. Free CNA and CMT training classes are occasionally available to those interested in exploring the field.

State inspections identified deficiencies in medication management procedures, resident notification during hospital transfers, and infection control practices. Families touring the facility should ask how these areas are being managed and what steps are in place to address them.

Overview of Monroe Manor

Monroe Manor is a 119-bed skilled nursing facility at 200 South Street in Paris, Monroe County, Missouri, administered by Shari Embree and operated by Monroe County Nursing Home District. Established in 1973, it serves Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents,
primarily short-term rehabilitation cases averaging 173 days in length.

Registered nurse time averages only 14 minutes per resident per day, 50% below Missouri’s standard of 28 minutes. Weekend RN coverage drops to 7 minutes per day (65% below the 20-minute state average). Licensed Practical Nurse coverage is at 47 minutes per day, 15% above state average, and Certified Nursing Aide hours match state benchmarks at 2 hours 21 minutes daily. Combined weekend nursing totals 2 hours 30 minutes per day, 18% below Missouri’s state average of 3 hours 3 minutes.

Long-stay residents experience 2.70 hospitalizations per 1,000 days (30% worse than the state average of 2.08 per 1,000). Short-stay ED visits occur in 19.3% of admissions, 44% worse than the state average of 13.4%. Falls with major injury among short-stay residents hit 1.6%, double the state average of 0.8%. High-risk residents with pressure ulcers represent 21.2% of the population, a striking 323% above Missouri’s 5.0% benchmark.

Incontinence management also lags, with 21.4% of low-risk residents experiencing bowel or bladder incontinence (18% worse than state). Pneumococcal vaccination rates (100% of long-stay residents) and depressive symptom identification (0.4%, 97% better than state) represent preventive care and emotional wellness support.

Occupancy stands at 59.5%, below the Missouri average of 66.6%, with a current census of 73 residents in a 119-bed facility. The facility reported a $5.8 million annual operating deficit of $379,000 (negative profit margin of 6.8%), though payroll consumes 79% of revenue.

A complaint investigation completed January 14, 2025 documented a critical infection control failure. Prior regulatory activity includes a November 12, 2024 complaint investigation citing care planning and resident rights deficiencies; a March 14, 2024 standard health inspection identifying deficiencies in catheter justification documentation and pharmacist consultation response requirements; and inspections in April 2022 and March 2019 on record. Across five inspections over the past six years, Monroe Manor accumulated 13 total citations (1 serious, 12 moderate, 0 critical), a rate of 2.6 citations per inspection compared to the Missouri average of 5.67. The facility incurred a single federal civil money penalty of $35,000 in March 2024 and faced no payment denial actions.

The facility provides a Skilled Care Cottage, rehabilitation services, active resident council, and on-site nurse aide training. Private bedrooms, full bathrooms, zero-entry showers, a sun porch, and spa room are available.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay coverage are accepted.

CMS ratings stand at 3/5 overall (14.1% above Missouri average), 2/5 for health inspection (37.9% above state average), 3/5 for staffing (7.4% below state average), and 1/5 for quality measures (64.2% below state average).

Families evaluating Monroe Manor should press for details regarding staffing protocols specifically for behavioral residents, infection control procedures, and preventive care management.

Overview of Medicalodges Neosho

Located on Lyon Drive in Neosho, Missouri, Medicalodges Neosho is a skilled nursing home operated by Medicalodges, Inc, and owned by Mecca Belty. The 114-bed facility accepts Medicare and private pay, providing multiple options for families navigating payment during short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care stays. Most residents stay for an average of 127 days, reflecting its focus on post-acute and transitional care rather than permanent residence.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation services. Respite care and short-term rehab programs support residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or illness. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident, which is composed of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. They provide consistent hands-on care throughout the day.

Documented concerns focused on procedures related to physician notification following falls, infection control practices during wound care, and medication administration accuracy. Families evaluating the facility should ask how these areas are managed in daily operations and what safeguards are in place.

Residents have access to social areas and family spaces where they can gather and receive visits. The home offers dining with a wide selection of menu choices and special diet preparations. There are also barbershop and salon services, spiritual services including weekly Bible studies and church services, and transportation.

With a Walk Score of 55, the neighborhood is moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but most trips require a vehicle.

Fountainbleau Lodge is a skilled nursing community in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Its location on North Kingshighway is moderately walkable and provides convenient access to local services and nearby transit. Fountainbleau of Cape Girardeau, Inc. operates the home under the ownership of Bilkiss Chaudhry. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have flexibility to cover the cost of care. The 89-bed community has served the Cape Girardeau area for 40 years, reflecting a long tenure in the community.

The facility’s current occupancy rate is 34%. Residents stay an average of 199 days, including short-term rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term skilled care. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides work throughout the day to provide hands-on care.

State inspections identified concerns related to medication security and management, staff compliance, infection control practices, food safety and sanitation, and pest management. Families touring the home should ask how these important operational areas are managed daily to ensure residents’ safety and environmental cleanliness.

The community mainly provides rehabilitation services, health and wellness programs, and transportation services to help with appointments and outings. Dining is heavily focused on nutrition and taste. There’s a Chalet Dining program and regular dining options, and residents have access to a weekly schedule of events and activities. On-site amenities include a beauty and barber shop, an enclosed courtyard for outdoor time, designated smoking areas, and monthly activities.