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Lake George Senior Living
5000 E Richland Rd, Columbia, MO 65201
Our Difference: High staffing ratio- 1 caregiver for every 5 residents Delicious home cooked meals Transparent...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,000
Assisted Living Communities in Fulton, MO
Fulton sits in central Callaway County, about 20 miles outside Columbia, in a region where...
seniors can access 19 assisted living communities, including 19 within Fulton's limits. In 2024, local residential care facilities charge around $5,779 monthly for services. In comparison, the state baseline rate hovers around $4,851, with the U.S. median reaching approximately $5,350.
You can learn more about the quality and value local assisted living communities provide by reading through the 134 reviews consumer reviews in our comprehensive guide. On average, we find that local facilities earn a satisfaction score of 3.4 out of 5 stars stars.
19 Providers
The Westbury
550 Stone Valley Parkway, Columbia, MO 65201
"I toured The Westbury. The building was beautiful and brand new. I didn't get that warm feeling, but that may just be...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,670
Bridgeway Assisted Living Care
828 JEFFERSON STREET, Fulton, MO 65251
"My 20 year old son can take care of himself but he is in a condition wherein he needs supervision. Jefferson Lodge...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Kingdom Care Senior Living
811 Center Street, Fulton, MO 65251
"It's so hard to pick a care center for a loved one. I'm so glad I went with KCSL for my mom. The nurses who worked...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
Pricing unavailable
Churchill Terrace
120 Hospital Drive, Fulton, MO 65251
"My experience regarding this facility has been very positive. The staff are very caring and have the best interests of...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
VALLEY PARK NORTH
2631 Fairway Dr, Fulton, MO 65251
"My mom was able to go back to the assisted living that she was in previously at Valley Park North. It's a beautiful...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Summit Villa Assisted Living
229 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, MO 65043
"My grandmother has been living at the Summit Villa nursing home in Holts Summit, Missouri, for about three years now....
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,875
Lenoir Woods
3710 S. Lenoir Street, Columbia, MO 65201
"We visited the Lenoir Manor in Columbus, Missouri while searching for a suitable assisted living facility for our uncle...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
Pricing unavailable
The Bluffs
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
"My mom went into The Bluffs. It is all pretty good. The staff members are good. The food looks good, too. The dining...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
Pricing unavailable
Hillcrest Assisted Living
9415 N Brown Station Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
"Fantastic place to live. Staff is great. Since I have to be in a facility I am glad its Hillcrest. "
Assisted Living
$2,800
Heisinger Bluffs
1002 West Main St., Jefferson City, MO 65109
"As a local elder law attorney, I visit a lot of long-term care facilities throughout the State of Missouri. Heisinger...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
Pricing unavailable
Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center
1406 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202
"Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center had more care and more services than my parents need at this time. It was a lockdown...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,750
Cedarhurst of Columbia
2333 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, MO 65203
"We've been living at Provision Living for more than two years, and it's been very good. They tailor whatever is needed...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
StoneBridge Oak Tree
3108 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
"My father is in Oak Tree Villas, and the amount that he is paying is a lot. They do good except it seems like they're...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
Pricing unavailable
Ashbury Heights of Jefferson City
834 Weathered Rock Court, Jefferson City, MO 65101
"Ashbury Heights of Jefferson City looked nice from the outside, with pretty flower beds and shrubbery. We were in the...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
Pricing unavailable
Bristol Manor of Jefferson City
510 Kensington Park, Jefferson City, MO 65109
"My father was at Bristol Manor of Jefferson City. The staff was OK, but they could've been better. The facility was nice...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
Pricing unavailable
Castlepark #2
319 Pioneer Trail Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
"My father lives in Castleparke #2. His room is really nice. Everything's very nice, but there's one staff that lives...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
St. Andrews at New Florence
515 Picnic Street, New Florence, MO 63363
"They had 30 days to prepare for my friends arrival... But room was not cleaned! Previous redidents dentures and used...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$3,500
Bristol Manor of Centralia
610 North Jefferson Street, Centralia, MO 65240
"This is a great facility. Bristol Manor treated my mom wonderfully. I would highly recommend this facility. "
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
Pricing unavailable
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Lacey
1.0
Review of VALLEY PARK NORTH
My interaction with the staff member name Brittany was horrible! I thought my Aunt was having a stroke, and Brittany laughed about it, stating that she was just in my aunt’s room and my Aunt...
Assisted Living
Kathie R
4.0
Review of Kingdom Care Senior Living
It's so hard to pick a care center for a loved one. I'm so glad I went with KCSL for my mom. The nurses who worked with my mom and our family went out of their way to make us feel like we all...
Assisted Living
StrawberryFields
1.0
Review of Bridgeway Assisted Living Care
The place is a dump in need of major remodeling. Stuff appears old, worn, outdated, like yard sale castaways. The walls need to be painted with new window treatments added. The place is dreary....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that assisted living facilities in Fulton charge about $5,779 monthly. This price surpasses the Missouri median by around $900, outpaces the national norm by roughly $400 and exceeds rates in nearby cities. Facilities charge around $4,850 in St. Joseph, and seniors pay approximately $5,475 in Kansas City. Monthly rates run even lower in Columbia, where assisted living fees are about $4,411.
Fulton
$5,779
Missouri
$4,851
The United States
$5,350
Columbia
$4,411
St. Louis
$5,100
Kansas City
$5,475
St. Joseph
$4,850
Paying for Assisted Living in Fulton
As reported by the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in the Fulton area is $2,075 per month. This makes the city a very affordable option compared to both the national average of $4,500 and the average Missouri city.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fulton
Missouri’s Medicaid system offers the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver, which can help pay for certain services received in an assisted living community. Aside from Medicaid, the Independent Living Waiver can also help seniors living in assisted living facilities receive certain items, such as specialized medical equipment and supplies.
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 Care
Assisted living residents in Fulton pay around $5,779 per month. While this rate exceeds adult day health care fees by roughly $400, it falls below the cost of senior care options, including skilled nursing. Seniors who need 24-hour medical support pay approximately $6,007 for shared rooms in nursing homes, and those who obtain private medical care at home pay about $7,627 monthly for home health care services.
Home Health Care
$7,627
Adult Day Health Care
$5,373
Assisted Living Facility
$5,779
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,007
Note: Since data for Fulton is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Jefferson City, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Fulton
Fulton seniors have access to a variety of free resources to support their aging needs. The following list includes services and programs offered by local nonprofits and government agencies, such as senior legal aid, financial assistance, caregiver support and elder-focused recreational programming.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Best | (573) 443-5823 or (800) 369-5211 | Aging Best is the Area Agency on Aging serving 19 counties across Central Missouri. The organization answers questions, provides information and directs seniors to support services and programs, such as case management, benefits counseling, legal aid, transportation and caregiver support. Aging Best is also responsible for the region's long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. |
| Central Missouri Community Action | (573) 443-8706 | The Central Missouri Community Action offers assistance for low-income individuals, including seniors. Its key areas of focus are well-being, social connectivity and economic stability. Some of the agency's programs include health insurance counseling, housing assistance, financial guidance and a foster grandparents volunteer program. |
| Callaway Senior Center | (573) 642-2458 | To support the needs of aging adults, the Callaway Senior Center offers a welcoming environment where seniors have access to services, meals and programs. Seniors aged 60 and older can participate in the center's daily hot lunch buffet and activities such as exercises, card games, dinners and dances. The center also offers nutrition services and a care coordination program. |
| Missouri Veterans Commission | (573) 751-3779 | The Missouri Veterans Commission is a state agency that provides aid to veterans and their dependents. Through its Veterans Service Program, the agency's accredited officers can provide counseling and information to help veterans understand the benefits they're entitled to and assist in the application process. The commission also provides information about veterans' rights and can offer referrals to other VA programs and entitlements. |
| Mid-Missouri Legal Services | (573) 634-4545or (800) 568-4931 | Mid-Missouri Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals across central Missouri, including the elderly. Cases handled by MMLS include health care access, consumer fraud, public benefits and housing issues. For seniors aged 60 and up, the organization can handle wills, powers of attorney and beneficiary deeds. In addition to these services, the organization provides representation for seniors appealing involuntary discharges from long-term care facilities. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fulton
Fulton 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.
