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Assisted Living Communities in Branson, MO
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authentic reviews in Branson, MO below include Assisted Living facility with 111 reviews. On average in Branson, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Jeanette
4.0
Review of The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
The Bungalows at Branson Meadows was very nice, clean and fairly new. Their services were pretty comparable to everywhere else, but you don't feel as welcomed there. The day that we were there, the...
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Hello Jeanette, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
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Anonymous
5.0
Review of The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
I toured this facility awhile back and the staff were so friendly, the activities director had so many fun activities planned throughout the month, and the rooms looked nice!
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Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Kevin
5.0
Review of The Oaks Retirement Community
The Oaks staff is a wonderful team of care givers . The manager worked with us transitioning our father from independent living to asisted living , way more than expected. The assisted living staff...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Branson, MO and Nearby Cities
In Branson, assisted living costs come in at $3,250 per month. While this exceeds Missouri’s norm of $3,000, it’s about $1,250 below the national average. Local care costs make it a budget-friendly alternative to Kansas City, where rates average $4,585. However, most surrounding cities offer lower care costs, including Joplin, where monthly fees come in at $2,805. In Cape Girardeau, seniors pay $2,538 for services, and in Jefferson City, rates are even lower at $2,075.
Branson
$3,250
Missouri
$3,000
United States
$4,500
Joplin
$2,805
Jefferson City
$2,075
Kansas City
$4,585
Cape Girardeau
$2,538
Paying for Assisted Living in Branson
In Branson, assisted living facilities charge $3,250 per month for accommodations and care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Branson
Seniors looking for financial aid for assisted living can take advantage of the state’s Medicaid plan. Medicaid offers coverage for assisted living costs to qualified seniors, in addition to Medicaid waiver programs for qualified residents. Missouri also has non-Medicaid programs such as the Older Americans Act.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Branson, MO
Compared to other senior care options in Branson, assisted living is among the most cost-effective options at $3,250 per month. This is about $1,500 lower than the cost of nonmedical in-home care and home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Adult day health care is the only option that’s more economically priced, with rates coming in at $1,788. Nursing home care, which provides around-the-clock medical care and monitoring, costs about $2,000 more per month than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$3,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,262
Note: Data for Branson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Springfield, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Branson
Branson 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 Branson, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Branson
Branson Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.
