Page 17 of Best Senior Care in Missouri

Overview of St Agnes Home

St. Agnes Home works two care levels in Kirkwood, MO. The two are assisted living and nursing care. Assisted living covers individual care needs and the administration of medication. Nursing care is the other half, with nursing oversight running through all twenty-four hours.

There are 150 beds, and a doctor is on staff. Respite care appears too, letting a relative come in briefly while the person who usually does the caring has a trip or a recovery to get through. Both levels under one roof suit a resident whose needs are set to grow.

Physical, social, educational, and spiritual activities all appear, among them daily Mass and Rosary, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and other devotions. Rehabilitation services run in-houce, and a salon handles grooming without anyone needing to leave.

An 89 for walking makes this a very walkable area, and a resident no longer driving keeps most errands within reach on foot. Angela Ruppel administers the home for the Carmelite Sisters of The Divine Heart of Jesus of Missouri.

Overview of Chapters Living of Joplin

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Chapters Living of Joplin in Joplin, MO, has a 93-bed capacity. With multiple levels of care, the community can accommodate active older adults, those seeking daily support, and people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. A dedicated Alzheimer’s unit is also available, along with supervision for those at risk of wandering.

Occupancy is at 70%, with 65 beds currently in use. Moreover, pets are allowed, so residents may keep an animal companion with them. Reliable transportation services are also available for community transportation needs. Chapel services and Bible studies provide religious programming.

A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Chapters Joplin Opco operates the community, with Rebecca Massey serving as the administrator.

Overview of Columbia Post Acute

Skilled nursing and nursing home care are what Columbia Post Acute runs in Columbia, MO. Licensed nurses staff the building at any hour you name. Rehabilitation services support recovery, and outpatient therapy is the piece that keeps working after a resident has already gone home.

That pairing fits a person needing both the skilled care and the therapy. There are 70 beds, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all cover care.

Nursing holds at 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident daily. Christopher McClain holds the administrator post.

Private bathrooms give each resident bathing space of their own. A salon on site handles grooming without an outside appointment. Activities are named rather than left general: bingo, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and outdoor activities.

Wilson’s Creek Nursing & Rehab in Springfield, Missouri, provides long-term nursing home care, memory care, hospice care, and skilled nursing services. Memory care suites utilize secured spaces for residents living with dementia, while hospice programs focus on comfort and symptom management during end-of-life care. Physical rehabilitation enables residents to complete therapy sessions locally without traveling to off-site medical appointments.

Operated by N & R of Springfield West under administrator Michael Huffman, the 172-bed building features both private and semi-private floor plans. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident, with an on-call physician available around the clock for medical concerns. Campus services include arranged resident transportation.

Set in a neighborhood with a 94 walk score, the area permits easy pedestrian access for daily routines. Accepted payment options include Medicaid and direct private pay.

Prospective individuals considering placement or short-term medical support can contact Wilson’s Creek Nursing & Rehab to check current room openings, verify financial coverage, or schedule an in-person visit.

Puxico Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Puxico, Missouri, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing support, hospice services, and short-term respite stays. Short-term respite stays assist families by providing temporary care when primary caregivers need time off, while hospice programs offer dedicated end-of-life care.

Established in 1974, the 60-bed center is operated by Puxico #1 under administrator Bobbi King. Staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes of daily nursing care assigned per resident. Payment accepted includes Medicare for short-term recovery post-hospitalization, Medicaid for extended residence, and direct private pay.

Prospective representatives researching short-term caregiver breaks or continuous nursing care can connect with Puxico Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to check room availability or request a site visit.

Overview of Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation

Birch Pointe sits on South Jefferson Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Its main draw is the location; under a mile from Cox Medical Center South, which is a practical necessity for anyone requiring urgent medical access. While the surrounding area has a Walk Score of 46, meaning you’ll still need a car for errands, the facility’s core focus is clinical. Managed by Senior Living Management Group, LLC, and led by administrator Clinton Lowe, the building houses 120 beds.

The facility provides nursing home, memory, and short-term respite care. With 110 residents on-site, about 92% capacity, people tend to stay for an average of 111 days. That number tells a specific story: the population is a mix of people recovering through rehab and those here for long-term specialized support. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

Regarding staffing, residents receive about three and a half hours of nursing care daily. That breaks down to 34 minutes from RNs, 29 minutes from LPNs, and over two hours from nurse aides. Beyond that, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists are part of the recovery team. If advocacy matters to you, there’s a Resident Council that meets regularly to bridge the gap between residents and leadership.

On the amenities front, you’ll find the expected basics: a dining room, therapy gym, activity space, salon, and a courtyard. A certified dietary manager oversees the kitchen, accommodating various health requirements and food allergies. Like any care facility, Birch Pointe undergoes state inspections to track medication management, cleanliness, and food safety.

For families evaluating senior care in Springfield, Birch Pointe offers a stable environment primarily defined by its 24-hour nursing and immediate proximity to a major hospital.

St. Francois Manor, in Farmington, MO, pairs hospice care with skilled nursing and nursing home care. Licensed nursing is on hand without a gap because a resident does not live in shifts.

Hospice care is for a resident whose care has turned toward the end of life. At 158 beds, someone needing ongoing oversight and someone needing end of life car can both be housed here.

Rehabilitation services make therapy part of the care. Behavioral and Alzheimer’s care is listed next to it. For mental health-related needs.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Private pay is the only one with nobody else’s rulebook attached. Medicaid answers to what a household has left, and Medicare to a prior hospital stay.

A single resident’s day here absorbs 6 hours and 4 minutes of nursing. A doctor is on staff, and resident transportation is a named program. Kelley Shaunta Williams administers the home, and N& R of Farmington stands behind it.

Overview of Abbey Senior Health

Abbey Senior Health offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in O’Fallon, MO. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Respite care offers a short stay, while short term rehabilitation provides therapy during recovery from illness or injury. Because Abbey Senior Health offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or for a family needing temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 65 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

A Walk Score of 65 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently.

Residents can attend Catholic Mass and Communion, use the chapel for prayer and Bible study, and participate in exercise classes. Spa treatments are also available, and C Christopher Brown serves as the administrator.

Overview of Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie

Located in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing and short term rehabilitation. Residents receive continuous clinical support with licensed nurses on-site, while rehabilitation services help improve their functionality.

The community has 38 beds, so it is among the smaller communities where staff and residents get to know each other. With private rooms, occupancy is at 76.3%. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 11 minutes of nursing care daily.

This pet-friendly community has a fully equipped therapy gym that provides a dedicated setting for rehabilitation services. Moreover, restaurant-style meals are served in a restaurant style setting, with custom made menus tailored to individual needs. Residents can also use the beauty and barber shop for grooming services on-site.

Administered by Heather Portman, the community accepts Medicare and private pay.