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612 South Bypass, Kennett, MO, 63857
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612 South Bypass, Kennett, MO, 63857
1806 St. Francis St, Kennett, MO, 63857
"To us at St. Francis Park - assisted living by Americare in Kennett, Missouri, assisted living means two things: you do the living and we he..."
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Kennett, located in southeast Missouri, sits just four miles from the Arkansas border and boasts a sizable senior population, with more than 16 percent of its 11,000 residents aged 65 or older. Kennett seniors can choose from three assisted living facilities in the area, along with others in nearby cities like Poplar Bluff and Dyersburg. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services oversees the assisted living facilities in Kennett as well as those throughout the state.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Assisted Living costs in Kennett start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Kennett and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
US
$4,000
Jonesboro
$3,587
Poplar Bluff
$3,038
Several financial assistance programs exist in Missouri, which can help fund assisted living expenses for Kennett seniors. Seniors with documented impairments can apply for the Aged and Disabled Waiver, which can supplement assisted living care. The state's Supplemental Nursing Care program offers seniors who meet eligibility requirements about $300 a month to put toward assisted living costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Kennett and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Kennett, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Kennett-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.