The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chillicothe, MO for 2024

To help you with your search, browse the 2 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Chillicothe. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Chillicothe 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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As a recognized leader in community support, the city of Chillicothe is committed to improving the lives of seniors by investing in beautiful parks, entertainment venues and medical facilities. Chillicothe also has three assisted living communities where some of the 1,800 people aged 65 and over can get the daily assistance they need. Throughout Chillicothe and in all of Missouri, these facilities are officially known as assisted living facilities (ALF) and residential care facilities (RCF). They are licensed and regulated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

• Chillicothe has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Operation Help, an organization that provides temporary financial assistance for seniors as well as Livingston County Senior Center.
  
• Chillicothe is a significantly cheaper place to live than many other areas of the U.S., making it an attractive spot for seniors looking for affordable assisted living. The overall cost of living is 20.3% lower than the national average of 100 and 2.7 index points lower than the Missouri average.
  
• Seniors in Chillicothe with a single filing status and an income less than $85,000 per year will owe no state taxes on their Social Security benefits. Income from public pensions, such as a teacher's retirement, can receive significant deductions. All other types of retirement income are subject to Missouri state tax.
  
• Chillicothe area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Hedrick Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Chillicothe has relatively low rates of crime which may make many seniors in the community feel safe. The violent crime rate is 6.1 points lower than the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 11 points lower than the Missouri average of 41.4.
  
• Seniors who don't mind rainfall and warm temperatures are likely to feel quite comfortable in Chillicothe. There is an average of 40 inches of rain per year and an average July high temperature of 88 degrees. The town also as an above-average 213 sunny days per year.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe 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.

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.