Best Senior Care in Missouri

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
Over 10 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Missouri Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Missouri is best recognized for its natural beauty, delightful cuisine, and iconic landmarks, including the Ozark Mountains and Gateway Arch. Low cost of living and convenient travel access allows residents and visitors to experience the best of the state’s offerings while staying on a budget. The state also provides a variety of senior care, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing, ensuring older adults can find the right care for their unique needs in retirement. Here, Social Security income is also exempted from state taxes and plenty of age-friendly services are also provided, making it an attractive retirement destination.

Compare Senior Care around Missouri

The Manor at Elfindale
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Springfield (Fassnight)
100
No
A+
51
Private Rooms
Benton House of Tiffany Springs
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Kansas City (Coves North)
80
Yes
-
58
Studio / 1 Bed
St. Clair Nursing Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

HC

Hospice Care

SN

Skilled Nursing

St Clair
81
Yes
A+
48
Private Room / Semi-Private Room
Cedarhurst of Farmington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Farmington
84
Yes
-
16
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Blue Springs
89
Yes
-
11
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Tiffany Springs Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Kansas City (Coves North)
97
Yes
-
30
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carnegie Village
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Belton
85
No
-
55
Studio / 1 Bed
The Boulevard Senior Living of Saint Peters
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

St Peters
74
Yes
-
48
-
Benton House of Raymore
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Raymore
95
Yes
-
19
Studio / 1 Bed
Cedarhurst of Des Peres
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Des Peres
76
No
-
28
-
Brookdale West County
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Ballwin
98
No
A+
56
Unit Type
Sunrise of Des Peres
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Des Peres
147
Yes
A-
50
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Grand Royale
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SL

Senior Living

Gladstone
105
Yes
-
63
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Westbury Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Columbia
72
Yes
-
27
Studio / 1 Bed
Benton House of Blue Springs
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Blue Springs
95
No
-
5
Studio / 1 Bed
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Ascend at Aurora is a skilled nursing and rehab community focused on quality care, compassion, and meaningful daily life. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care in Autumn Court, and residential care in a supportive, accessible setting. Residents enjoy comfortable rooms, bright common areas, and access to therapy and activity spaces.
Overview of Ascend at Aurora
Ascend at Aurora is a skilled nursing and rehab community focused on quality care, compassion, and meaningful daily life. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care in Autumn Court, and residential care in a supportive, accessible setting. Residents enjoy comfortable rooms, bright common areas, and access to therapy and activity spaces.
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CEDARHURST OF LEBANON ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE offers personalized assisted living, compassionate memory care, and welcoming independent living. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, chef-prepared meals, and support tailored to their unique needs. The community emphasizes safety, well-being, and independence, fostering a sense of belonging.
Overview of Cedarhurst of Lebanon Assisted Living & Memory Care
CEDARHURST OF LEBANON ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE offers personalized assisted living, compassionate memory care, and welcoming independent living. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, chef-prepared meals, and support tailored to their unique needs. The community emphasizes safety, well-being, and independence, fostering a sense of belonging.
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Sunnyhill Independence Center is a nonprofit organization located in Fenton, MO. It provides person-centered services for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including family navigation, behavior supports, independent living assistance, and socialization. The center aims to create opportunities for individuals to thrive in a supportive environment.
Overview of Sunnyhill Independence Center
Sunnyhill Independence Center is a nonprofit organization located in Fenton, MO. It provides person-centered services for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including family navigation, behavior supports, independent living assistance, and socialization. The center aims to create opportunities for individuals to thrive in a supportive environment.
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Jackson Creek Memory Care is a specialized memory care facility located in Independence, Missouri. It offers compassionate, 24/7 dementia-trained support in a warm, home-like setting. The community provides a nurturing environment for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
Overview of Jackson Creek Memory Care
Jackson Creek Memory Care is a specialized memory care facility located in Independence, Missouri. It offers compassionate, 24/7 dementia-trained support in a warm, home-like setting. The community provides a nurturing environment for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
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St. Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center is a compassionate and nurturing healthcare facility that prioritizes the well-being of its residents for post-acute and long-term care. The center provides expert care and support for long-term care as well as at every stage of illness or recovery. It offers memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation therapy services.
Overview of St Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center
St. Peters Rehab and Healthcare Center is a compassionate and nurturing healthcare facility that prioritizes the well-being of its residents for post-acute and long-term care. The center provides expert care and support for long-term care as well as at every stage of illness or recovery. It offers memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation therapy services.
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Aspen Point Health and Rehabilitation is located in St. Charles, MO, near major hospitals. The facility is committed to providing high-quality nursing and rehabilitation services. It is currently undergoing a full remodel to enhance the living and working environment for residents and staff.
Overview of Aspen Point Health and Rehabilitation
Aspen Point Health and Rehabilitation is located in St. Charles, MO, near major hospitals. The facility is committed to providing high-quality nursing and rehabilitation services. It is currently undergoing a full remodel to enhance the living and working environment for residents and staff.
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Oak Ridge Assisted Living is located in Hastings, MN. It offers assisted living and memory care services, providing a safe and caring community for seniors. The facility promotes independence while offering customized care options.
Overview of Oak Ridge Assisted Living
Oak Ridge Assisted Living is located in Hastings, MN. It offers assisted living and memory care services, providing a safe and caring community for seniors. The facility promotes independence while offering customized care options.
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Meadow Ridge Senior Living is located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. It provides personalized assisted living and memory care services in a comfortable and engaging environment. The community offers a variety of amenities and activities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Overview of Meadow Ridge Senior Living
Meadow Ridge Senior Living is located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. It provides personalized assisted living and memory care services in a comfortable and engaging environment. The community offers a variety of amenities and activities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
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Ignite Medical Resorts offers advanced medical rehabilitation combined with luxury resort hospitality. The facility provides personalized care with a focus on rapid recovery and high-quality services. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their rehabilitation experience.
Overview of Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City LLC
Ignite Medical Resorts offers advanced medical rehabilitation combined with luxury resort hospitality. The facility provides personalized care with a focus on rapid recovery and high-quality services. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their rehabilitation experience.
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Luxe Life Senior Living is a community in Fort Worth, TX, offering a full-service living experience. Residents enjoy newly renovated rooms, spacious gathering areas, concierge-style services, and exceptional care. The facility provides various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Overview of Luxe Life Senior Living
Luxe Life Senior Living is a community in Fort Worth, TX, offering a full-service living experience. Residents enjoy newly renovated rooms, spacious gathering areas, concierge-style services, and exceptional care. The facility provides various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.