Missouri Assisted Living

Missouri is located in the heartland of the American Midwest and fittingly reflects it in both its senior housing and assisted living prices.

The culture of the state remains unique, with some trademark examples of rural and midwestern living while also providing its own unique food (including world famous BBQ). There are some bigger cities sprinkled in like Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as many different mid-size communities for a quieter living environment.

The state is far less dense than many parts of the west coast and east coast, so seniors even consider relocating to the state to get away from the heavy traffic and noise of more populated states.

Missouri assisted living ranks in the lower two-thirds in terms of average monthly costs, so your money definitely stretches further in the state.

Assisted Living in Missouri Monthly Prices

Missouri is geographically in the middle of the continental United States which represents its monthly costs for senior housing well. The median average for the state is $3,700 per month, literally right at the national average.

Affordable housing is available in communities like Maryville ($3,280 per month), Kennett ($3,305 per month), Butler ($3,340 per month) and Warsaw ($3,350 per month). These towns have lower than statewide averages for assisted living.

For comparison, the communities of Des Peres, Chesterfield, Town and Country, and Valley Park all have monthly prices that average well over $4,000 per month for assisted living units.

Nodaway County ($3,285 per month), Dunklin County ($3,305 per month), and Bates County ($3,330) have the lowest reported monthly senior living costs, while Saint Louis County ($4,260 per month) and Clay County ($3,995 per month) are statistically the highest for elderly care.

Missouri has 6+ million residents. It is far more populated than its midwestern neighbors of Iowa and Kansas, largely due to Kansas City and St. Louis.

Affording Missouri Assisted Living

The Aged and Disabled Waiver is available through the state’s Medicaid system and can help with assisted living costs. The waiver does not specify which provider you must go through in order to receive the aid, which is a nice feature.

The State Plan Personal Care and Supplemental Nursing Care Assistance programs can assist with finances for those that fail to qualify for the Aged and Disabled Waiver.

Assisted living in the state is broken down into a variety of different types. The state notes that one can qualify for rental assistance through a traditional assisted living center, home purchasing program, or home access modifications (to make the room more elderly care friendly).

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