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Assisted Living Communities in Ozark, Missouri

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Ozark, MO and Nearby Cities

Seniors in Ozark pay monthly median assisted living rates of $3,250, which is a little higher than the state norm of $3,000 but nearly 30% below the national average. While local care costs exceed the state norm, obtaining care in Ozark is a budget-friendly alternative to moving to assisted living facilities in St. Louis and Kansas City, where respective monthly fees come in at $4,100 and $4,585. However, other cities in southwestern Missouri may have more economical rates, including Joplin, where fees average $2,805, and Jefferson City, where care costs are 36% lower than Ozark’s norm.

Ozark

$3,250

Missouri

$3,000

United States

$4,500

Joplin

$2,805

Jefferson City

$2,075

Kansas City

$4,585

St. Louis

$4,100

Paying for Assisted Living in Ozark

 

In Ozark, assisted living facilities charge approximately $3,250 per month for care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Ozark

The Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC) program provided by MO HealthNet gives qualifying individuals a cash benefit, which can be used to help pay the monthly costs of assisted living facilities. Ozark seniors in assisted living may also be eligible for assistance paying Medicare premiums and medical provider payments through Missouri's Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) and Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMAB) programs.

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 Living in Ozark, MO

In Ozark, assisted living facilities charge $3,250 per month for care, making this among the most cost-effective senior care options in the city. By comparison, those who obtain private care services in their own homes pay $4,767 for in-home care and home health care. Nursing home care is even costlier, with seniors paying 62% more than assisted living residents for around-the-clock medical support and monitoring. Only adult day health care, which only includes daytime services in a community environment, is more economically priced at $1,788.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$3,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,262

Note: Data for Ozark was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Springfield, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Ozark

Ozark 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 Ozark, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Ozark

Ozark 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Janis

I visited this facility

Review of The Baptist Home - Ozark

We toured The Baptist Home - Ozark. They have nursing care on hand. They have activities in the morning and afternoon. They have church services every Sunday. There's a pastor on site nearly every...

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Jean.1

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Century Pines Assisted Living

My sister has moved into Century Pines Assisted Living in Ozark. She doesn't have a private room and has, at least, one roommate. I toured it with her some time ago when she was still looking for a...

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Jeanette

I visited this facility

Review of Century Pines Assisted Living

Century Pines Assisted Living would take Medicaid when it comes to that point. However, the place was gross. I would not put an enemy in that place. The hallways were very narrow and very dark. The...

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