Happy Valley Assisted Living
23348 Hwy 174, Marionville, MO, 65705
"This beautiful facility is located on a 2 acre lot, fenced all around, with a breathtaking view of the nature: birds and trees, including a ..."
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Ozark offers cultural events throughout the year, age-friendly indoor and outdoor recreational amenities and over 1,100 miles of shoreline, providing a unique backdrop for retirement. While those aged 65 and over make up less than 13% of the 23,000 residents, the city offers a broad range of benefits to older adults. Its modest overall cost of living and the retiree-friendly state income tax laws make it a financially favorable option for those seeking long-term care on a budget, and minimal violent crime provides peace of mind to active seniors.
In addition to these benefits, the Ozark region is home to several high-quality assisted living facilities. These facilities meet the needs of those who want freedom from the worries and hassles of living alone but don’t require nursing home care. Residents have access to daily meals and recreational activities and receive personal care services tailored to their needs. On average, Ozark seniors pay $3,250 for assisted living. While this exceeds the state norm of $3,000, it's below the national average of $4,500.
This guide highlights some of the most common ways to pay for local assisted living expenses. It also lists resources that can help seniors make important long-term care decisions.Â
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23348 Hwy 174, Marionville, MO, 65705
"This beautiful facility is located on a 2 acre lot, fenced all around, with a breathtaking view of the nature: birds and trees, including a ..."
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Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
As in all of Missouri, assisted living facilities in Ozark comply with licensing rules set by the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services. This department publishes information on minimum standards for the scope of services facilities must provide, along with rules related to staffing, care planning and nutrition services. It also maintains a list of licensed facilities statewide. Â
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In Ozark, assisted living facilities charge approximately $3,250 per month for care.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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