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Overview of Festus Manor

Festus Manor is a nursing facility located in Festus, MO. It offers a variety of care services such as skilled nursing and rehabilitation to help residents regain their independence. The facility provides personalized therapy and ongoing medical support.

(636) 931-9066 Admissions@festusmanor.com

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 150

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

78.3%

130 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.3M

Operating loss

-$472.1K

Privately-owned community

Home revenue

$9,342,027.00

Operating loss

$-472,118.00

Payroll costs

$4.5M

47.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.3M

Total costs $9.8M

150-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

78%

In line with Missouri average

Occupied beds

117 / 150

Average residents 72 per day

License details

Facility type

Snf

County: JEFFERSON

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265401

Ownership & operating entity

Festus Manor is administrated by AMBERLEE ZYKAN-FINKELSTEIN.

Owner name: FESTUS MO OPCO, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Operating Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sat - Sun 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Aberdeen Heights

SNF

MO 63122-5536

ASHFIELD ACTIVE LIVING AND WELLNESS COMMUNITIES, INC.

92.6%

$27,329,327.00

$7,175,451.00

26.3%

5/5

5.1831

5/5

4/5

+39%

Bertrand Nursing And Rehab Center

SNF

Bertrand

CHANCE, DON

78.8%

$5,145,452.00

$2,268,233.00

44.1%

5/5

3.6515

5/5

3/5

2/5

-2%

+18%

Festus Manor

SNF

MO 63028-2062

150

FESTUS OPCO LLC

78.3%

$9,341,927.00

$4,466,901.00

47.8%

+18%

Good Shepherd Care Community

Concordia

Abbey Senior Health

SNF

MO 63366-2299

Aberdeen Heights

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63122-5536

Bed Count: 38

Operator: ASHFIELD ACTIVE LIVING AND WELLNESS COMMUNITIES, INC.

CCN: 265841

Occupancy: 92.6%

Home Revenue: $27,329,327.00

Payroll Costs: $7,175,451.00

Payroll %: 26.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 34

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.1831

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 9

RN share vs State Avg:

-32%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+39%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+39%

Bertrand Nursing And Rehab Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Bertrand

Bed Count: 60

Operator: CHANCE, DON

CCN: 265678

Occupancy: 78.8%

Home Revenue: $5,145,452.00

Payroll Costs: $2,268,233.00

Payroll %: 44.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 54

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6515

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 10

RN share vs State Avg:

+42%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-2%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+18%

Festus Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63028-2062

Bed Count: 150

Operator: FESTUS OPCO LLC

CCN: 265401

Occupancy: 78.3%

Home Revenue: $9,341,927.00

Payroll Costs: $4,466,901.00

Payroll %: 47.8%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+18%

Good Shepherd Care Community

Type of care: AL HC IL MC

Community: Concordia

Abbey Senior Health

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63366-2299

Bed Count: 55

FESTUS, MO 63028-2062

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Festus Manor based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 78.3% ↑ 1.5pp vs 2022

Net Income -$472,118 ↑ ~$81K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,377,234 ↑ ~$4.2M vs 2022

Profit Margin -5.1% ↑ 15.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.5%	95.3%	91.4%	96.7%	96.2%	97.3%	95.6%	96.6%	96.3%	79.1%	74.6%	76.8%	78.3%
Beds	120	120	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150	150
Net Income	$382,330	$375,411	$609,145	$353,385	$140,200	$442,468	-$44,041	$228,591	-$2,461	-$414,678	-$1,624,430	-$552,690	-$472,118
Gross Revenue	$7,339,349	$7,486,415	$10,435,068	$11,593,842	$11,528,138	$11,932,768	$12,043,181	$11,497,513	$4,679,506	$11,563,990	$11,612,939	$2,736,302	$9,341,927
Operating Expenses	$6,657,468	$6,720,510	$7,705,130	$8,598,544	$8,847,286	$8,998,867	$9,548,672	$9,252,700	$4,191,874	$11,190,219	$10,467,343	$3,378,701	$11,060,699
Net Patient Revenue	$7,025,422	$7,083,233	$8,304,458	$8,923,823	$8,942,214	$9,411,346	$9,478,648	$9,447,192	$4,184,266	$9,012,282	$8,563,489	$2,825,990	$10,588,481
Total Payroll	$3,655,503	$3,766,402	$4,395,128	$4,885,932	$5,007,153	$5,020,207	$5,307,609	$5,165,629	$2,476,210	$6,380,847	$6,564,101	$2,193,019	$6,377,234
Profit Margin %	5.2%	5.0%	5.8%	3.1%	1.2%	3.7%	-0.4%	2.0%	-0.1%	-3.6%	-14.0%	-20.2%	-5.1%
Medicare %	16.2%	14.2%	14.2%	8.6%	8.2%	7.7%	9.2%	7.0%	7.5%	10.4%	6.5%	5.0%	4.5%
Medicaid %	68.1%	69.0%	70.3%	75.5%	72.0%	71.0%	73.3%	75.5%	72.0%	71.4%	76.2%	67.4%	72.3%
Private %	15.6%	16.8%	15.5%	15.9%	19.8%	21.2%	17.5%	17.5%	20.4%	18.2%	17.4%	27.6%	23.2%
Revenue/Day	$168	$169	$175	$169	$170	$176	$181	$179	$189	$208	$210	$217	$247
Cost/Day	$159	$161	$162	$162	$168	$168	$182	$175	$190	$258	$256	$260	$258
Avg Length of Stay	97.5 days	99.4 days	106.2 days	123.4 days	117.0 days	133.5 days	120.3 days	160.3 days	149.4 days	107.0 days	108.0 days	100.1 days	129.8 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MO Specifics: Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MO Specifics: Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits: $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

MO Specifics: Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

MO Specifics: Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MO Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MO Specifics: Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MO Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Festus Manor

Festus Manor

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Occupancy

License details

Additional licensing details

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Missouri Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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