Cori Manor
560 CORISANDE HILL ROAD, Fenton, MO, 63026
Assisted living facilities offer limited care services in a residential setting. Seniors who live in these communities don’t need to worry about meals, housekeeping and receiving assistance with daily tasks such as bathing. Accommodation options vary from private rooms to fully fitted apartments. These facilities allow seniors to maintain as much independence as possible while catering to their individual needs. In Kirkwood, seniors pay $3,750, on average per month for assisted living, which is higher than in most other state areas.Â
This page offers an introduction on topics to consider when looking for assisted living in Kirkwood. It contains a price comparison between the city and other areas within the state, and a list of helpful resources.
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Assisted living communities in Kirkwood are regulated by The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Facilities need to adhere to a comprehensive list of state laws to receive and maintain an operational license.
Assisted living communities in Kirkwood cost $3,750 on average, per month. While this rate is $500 lower than the national average it’s substantially above the Missouri median of $3,000.Â
Kirkwood is one of the more costly areas in Missouri for assisted living. Northwest, in Columbia, assisted living is $850 less than in Kirkwood. Southeast in Cape Girardeau, the average rate of $3,374 is well below the cost in Kirkwood. In areas such as Jefferson City ($3,150) and Springfield ($3,100), assisted living rates are $600 below Kirkwood.Â
Kirkwood
$3,750
Missouri
$3,000
The United States
$4,300
Columbia
$2,900
Jefferson City
$3,150
Springfield
$3,100
Cape Girardeau
$3,374
Older adults who would prefer receiving care at home could opt for homemaker or home health aide services, which in Kirkwood cost $4,481 per month and are slightly more costly than assisted living. Nursing homes are the most expensive form of senior care in the area at an average monthly price of $6,479 for private rooms and $5,355 for semiprivate rooms. The most budget-friendly type of care option in Kirkwood is adult day health care, which costs $1,842, on average per month.Â
Homemaker Services
$4,481
Home Health Aide
$4,481
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$3,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$6,479
Eligible seniors seeking financial assistance in Kirkwood have options between the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
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.
Older adults in Kirkwood have access to an array of resources created to help them continue living fulfilling lives. We’ve put together some of the most pertinent ones for seniors who either reside in assisted living or are considering moving into one.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Aging Ahead | (636) 207-0847 | Aging Ahead is the local Area Agency on Aging serving seniors in Kirkwood. Older adults can contact the AAA for many helpful services including Medicare and Medicaid counseling, the Choice program and help with applying for public financial benefits. The nonprofit can also help seniors find a suitable long-term care facility and understand their options as their care needs evolve. |
Aging Answers | (314) 446-2475 | Lutheran Senior Services’ Aging Answers is a free information and referral service serving older adults aged 60 and over. Seniors can get in touch with a care specialist that can signpost them to suitable resources in the area. Additionally, Lutheran Senior Services also provides face-to-face counseling and care management. Seniors who have been active in the church or took part in mission work may qualify for additional financial assistance. |
State Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 309-3282 | The Ombudsman Program is an advocacy service for seniors who live in assisted living facilities and other long-term care units. Older adults and their families can contact the program for help understanding their rights as residents and to log in complaints about their residential units. Volunteers with the ombusdman can investigate and mediate complaints on behalf of seniors. |
Elder Law Program | (800) 444-0514 | This program is part of the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and provides free services and advice to seniors aged 60 and older. Seniors can request help on topics such as health insurance, food stamps, living wills and health care directives. |
St. Louis Vet Center | (314)894-5739 | The local VA center serves older veterans of the U.S. military. Seniors can get in touch with the Veterans Center for advice on any state and federal benefits they may be entitled to and help with navigating the complicated application system. |
Kirkwood-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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