11 Assisted Living Facilities near Cape Girardeau, MO
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There are 11 Assisted Living Facilities in the Cape Girardeau area, with 10 in Cape Girardeau and 1 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 7 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Cape Girardeau. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Cape Girardeau 3.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Marble Hill with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Lutheran Home
Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
Auburn Creek
Capetown Senior Living
Monticello House
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau
The city of Cape Girardeau, located in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties, is home to the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, Capaha Park and Crisp Museum and has a population of 37,941. Seniors looking for assisted living facilities (ALFs) in the area have the option between ten local and two nearby communities. All licensing and regulation for each district are overseen by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Regulation and Licensure, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation. The DHSS considers ALFs as either assisted living or residential care facilities (RCFs) and allows ALFs to handle seniors who take longer to evacuate buildings.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau
- The cost of living in Cape Girardeau is considered to be cheaper than both the state and national average. Seniors can pay less on groceries, where the city scores 95.2 compared to the national median of 100, and health care bills, scoring a 96 compared to 100.
- Cape Girardeau has both high property and crime rates compared to the national average. Citizens here are safer than just 6 percent safer other U.S. cities, and safer than 11 percent of other areas in the state.
- Seniors in Cape Girardeau often experience cold, muggy winters that average temperatures between 35 to 49 degrees during the coldest months, November to March.
- The Cape Girardeau area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Landmark Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center and Southeast Missouri Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Cape Girardeau has an array of community resources for seniors, including Cape Senior Center, an organization serves daily lunches, provides activities and offers information to seniors at its local center.
- Seniors living in Cape Girardeau pay an 8.475 percent sales tax, higher than the 8.04 percent average Missouri state tax.
Paying for Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau
Seniors living in Cape Girardeau seeking state financial assistance can find aid through the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) program as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for room and board assistance.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau-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.
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau
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Review of The Lutheran Home
I think that the Lutheran Home suffers from not having enough employees to meet the needs of the people in their care. My mother stayed at the home, off and on, for about a year. She had Alzheimer... Read more
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Review of Auburn Creek
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... Read more
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Review of The Lutheran Home
The Lutheran Home was a complete facility from independent living to memory care. I heard wonderful things when I visited. It was just a little farther from my house. It was also bigger than the ot... Read more
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