Page 17 of Best Senior Care in Missouri

Houston House is a nursing home in Houston, Missouri, providing nursing care and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, and residents can receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy as rehabilitation services. Houston House may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support while receiving therapy.

The home has 96 beds, giving families the community’s available capacity without characterizing its size. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident. Specialized diets are available when a resident’s dietary needs require those meal arrangements.

Houston House accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment methods to use toward care. Jodi Shafer serves as the administrator, and Houston #1 operates the community.

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.

Nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing are the three levels on one campus at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau, MO. Skilled nursing covers licensed nursing care in the building. Assisted living covers the daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment or a room, so what is paid for is the door as much as the help. Both suit someone whose needs increase and who can move between them without leaving.

Eighty-nine beds are on the books. Rehabilitation services are there when therapy belongs in a resident’s care. A courtyard gives outdoor space, and a salon covers grooming on site.

Some errands here go on foot. A Walk Score of 66 is somewhat walkable, which is the difference between an outing that needs planning and one that does not. Activities and transportation are both on the amenity list.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Regina King is the administrator, and Fountainbleau of Cape Girardeau runs the operation. A day of nursing split to one resident leaves 5 hours and 27 minutes. The fit is someone needing assisted living support or skilled nursing while staying where more than one level exists.

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 St Andrew’s at Francis Place

St Andrew’s at Francis Place provides skilled nursing and memory care in Eureka, MO. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, long-term memory care, and respite care are available, giving families options for rehabilitation, ongoing care, or a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 106 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 34m per resident/day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. On-site rehabilitation services support short-term recovery without arranging therapy elsewhere, and residents can take part in seasonal celebrations, music, learning opportunities, and social activities.

Residents have access to a salon and spa area, while chef-inspired meals are prepared daily. A Walk Score of 54 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means using personal funds. Courtney West serves as the administrator.

Travis Helenbrand administers Quail Run Health Care Center in Cameron, Missouri, and Cameron #1 operates it. The building has 84 beds. Around-the-clock licensed nursing means the schedule has no unstaffed hours in it. A bed knight has a qualified professional on duty rather than there just being a number to call in the morning. Rehabilitation services handle recovery during a stay, so therapy belongs in the same building as the nursing does.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; which routes apply come down to who ends up funding the stay. Medicaid can help once savings have thinned out. Medicare covers the weeks after a hospital admission, and private pay means the resident or their family writes the checks.

Nursing time lands at 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident every day. Someone who needs daily nursing care with therapy attached to it is the person this setup fits ideally.

Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, Missouri, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite stays. Licensed nurses provide round-the-clock care for long-term residents and individuals recovering from illness or surgery. A secured memory care unit accommodates those living with cognitive decline or wandering risks, while respite programs deliver short-term relief for primary caregivers.

Operating as a 123-bed center under administrator Lisa Selvey and operator Lamar No. 1, the community averages 4 hours and 14 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. On-site amenities feature physical and occupational rehabilitation programs, customized nutritional planning, an interactive salon and spa, and scheduled transportation services. Nearby neighborhood destinations remain accessible on foot, reflected by the property’s 56 walk score. Payment sources include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families seeking comprehensive long-term care options or temporary respite stays can reach out to Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center to confirm bed availability or arrange a tour of the area.