Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Cape Girardeau, MO below include 13 Assisted Living facilities with 24 reviews. On average in Cape Girardeau, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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1205 S. Mount Auburn Rd., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved to Newbridge Retirement Community. She is so happy to have so many activities to do every day and other people to talk to. They have an exercise class there that she loves to do and then crafts throughout the day. The food is excellent. ..."
$3,250
365 S Broadview St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My dad moved into the Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau three days ago. It's a new facility here, so it's very clean. The staff is nice. They're very helpful. They pretty much have everything. They have a full gym for physical rehab. They have shutt..."
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2825 Bloomfield Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My mom is at The Lutheran Home. I'm not allowed to go in because of COVID, so I have not been able to actually go inside the facility, but she's very happy there. Everybody I talked to -- the social workers -- are absolutely amazing. My mom also sai..."
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3120 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The staff are always friendly and welcoming. They have developed a relationship with my mom beyond professional/patient. There is genuine regard for her feelings and her progress. It has been a scary transition for all of us as we never had to deal w..."
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2001 NORTH KINGSHIGHWAY, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was a resident here. I was very pleased at the compassion of the staff, the good food, and home environment. I would definitely recommend. My mom was able to enjoy bingo, music, parties, and socialization making her stay more comforting. ..."
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2910 Beavercreek Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
3.0
(2 reviews)
"When we visited Auburn Creek, it was on a Saturday, the administrator just happened to be there, and he was very willing to give us a tour. It is a good place, they take good care of dad, and he is doing really well there. The people are very nice an..."
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2857 Cape La Croix Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
To us at Capetown - assisted living by Americare in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, assisted living means two things: you do the living and we help you live. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Here, the emphasis is less on paperwork and more on people. Our licensed nurse and certified medication aides get to know our residents like family, with all of their unique needs and preferences. It's like home.Dining is a focal point of our residents' day at Capetown - assisted living by Americare. It starts with an open breakfast with eggs just the way you like them. We accommodate our early risers ready for toast and coffee as well as those who can't start the day without a big hot breakfast. Comfort foods, foods familiar and favorite, are part of our menu.Our admission counseling services are comprehensive. Our administrator helps guide the family through all of the care options available to them as well as through the maze of paperwork involved with accessing our public long term care benefits. Making it easy on the family is our first priority at Capetown - assisted living by Americare.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Licensing and Certification
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205 Mayfield Dr, Marble Hill, MO 63764
5.0
(1 reviews)
"They have a very nice website about this facility. The website explains about their services and has several pictures too. I have personally been to this facility and can say firsthand it is in a beautiful part of Missouri. ..."
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104 Wesbecher po Box 378, Marble Hill, MO 63764
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm at J & J Residential Care Facility and they all take care of me. They are friendly and professional, but there's just a lack of staff right now, because of the pandemic. They lost a couple of employees and now we have three that we can count on, ..."
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226 Plaza Drive, Sikeston, MO 63801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My visit with La Bonne Maison was great. They answered all of our questions. The facility was super nice, and so were the people. They have a lot to offer. They have bingo, they watch baseball games, and they have card games, and organized shopping t..."
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HC 64 BOX 4677, Marble Hill, MO 63764
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Three phases: phase I located in an older home, phase II down the road in a large building, and phase III in a new building behind phase II. All three are well-maintained and nicely appointed. Furnishings are good quality. Quality of food ranges from..."
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1115 K Land Drive, Po Box 740, Jackson, MO 63755
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We chose Monticello House because of personal recommendations and it was closer to my house. The food was very good. We had lunch there many times and the price was reasonable too. My mother enjoyed the food and they had good meal plans. There were s..."
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310 3rd Street, Tamms, IL 62988
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Tamms H and S shelter care was a country paradise to stay at. The building itself was in somewhat disrepair, but the setting was nice and very rural. It is a small little town of about 300 people and there are not that many businesses. But, there i..."
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Assisted Living
Reviewer#ET0319
5.0
Review of Newbridge Retirement Community
My mom moved to Newbridge Retirement Community. She is so happy to have so many activities to do every day and other people to talk to. They have an exercise class there that she loves to do and...
Assisted Living
Elaine
5.0
Review of The Lutheran Home
My mom is at The Lutheran Home. I'm not allowed to go in because of COVID, so I have not been able to actually go inside the facility, but she's very happy there. Everybody I talked to -- the...
Assisted Living
spooky63
5.0
Review of Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
my brother was a patient there and he adored the staff, the food was good and place was clean.
In Cape Girardeau, seniors pay average monthly rates of $2,538 for assisted living, making this city among the most budget-friendly in the nation for residential care. Local care costs are well below the state norm of $3,000 and nearly $2,000 below the national average. Seniors may save $460 per month by choosing an assisted living facility in Jefferson City, but in Columbia, care costs are higher than in Cape Girardeau at $2,800. In Springfield, seniors pay $3,250 for care, and in St. Louis, local care costs exceed Cape Girardeau’s norm by nearly $1,600.
Cap Girardeau
$2,538
Missouri
$3,000
United States
$4,500
St. Louis
$4,100
Jefferson City
$2,075
Columbia
$2,800
Springfield
$3,250
Assisted living facilities in Cape Girardeau charge an average of $2,538 per month for services.
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.
Assisted living is the most economical long-term care option in Cape Girardeau, with residents paying $2,538 per month for care. Adult day health care, which only includes daytime services in a community setting, costs nearly $300 more per month. Seniors who want to age in place can pay $3,756 for in-home care. Home health care includes light medical services and has the same rate. Nursing home care is the costliest option with base rates at $5,232 per month.
In-Home Care
$3,756
Home Health Care
$3,756
Adult Day Health Care
$2,817
Assisted Living Facility
$2,538
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,232
When searching for the best assisted living option in Cape Girardeau, seniors and families can find support and assistance from several local agencies, including the long-term care ombudsman, the Area Agency on Aging and the local senior center. The following table highlights some of the most helpful resources for seniors in the region that can assist seniors in navigating their long-term care options.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Senior Center | (573) 335-1352 | Cape Senior Center operates a daily congregate meal program where seniors can enjoy nutritious meals and social activities for a low suggested contribution. The center also hosts exercise classes, table games and educational workshops that cover topics related to nutrition. It’s open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Aging Matters | (573) 335-3331 | As the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Cape Girardeau region, Aging Matters provides a range of supportive services for seniors such as transportation services, volunteer opportunities and advocacy. The agency also has information specialists who provide referrals for helpful resources in the community, including financial and legal advisors. |
| Missouri Veterans Commission | (573) 751-3779 | The Missouri Veterans Commission operates an office in the Cape Girardeau region and can help older veterans and their dependents enroll in the programs and services they’re entitled to. While it’s not affiliated with the federal Veterans’ Administration, its advisors specialize in helping veterans file applications for VA benefits. |
| Legal Services of Southern Missouri | (573) 651-4806 | Legal Services of Southern Missouri has licensed legal professionals who help seniors with age-related civil matters such as drafting wills, assigning powers of attorney and using assets to pay for assisted living expenses. The office can also help seniors apply for benefits such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (573) 335-7555 | RSVP provides exclusive volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over in the Cape Girardeau region. Through this nonprofit program, seniors can volunteer in local senior centers, nonprofit organizations and charities, schools, hospitals and museums. Volunteers choose how much and in what capacity they serve and get free on-the-job training. |
| Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 309-3282 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for assisted living residents in Cape Girardeau and can help seniors and families determine ways to pay for care. The ombudsman can also represent seniors in instances such as involuntary transfers or move-out orders, neglect or financial exploitation. |
Cape Girardeau Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.
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