The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Poplar Bluff, MO for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Poplar Bluff, MO

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Cedargate Healthcare

Provides: Assisted Living
2350 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
"Cedargate Healthcare was a very nice facility. It was really pretty and well taken care of. They had different room sizes and they were all nice. Me and my brother looked at it and we were just..." More

River Mist

Provides: Assisted Living
2050 W. Maud, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
"Mom is moving into River Mist Senior Living. It's beautiful, clean, and very professional. I liked everything about it. The staffers were very, very helpful. I didn't have to do anything, the..." More

Oakdale Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
2702 Debbie Lane, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Whispering Oaks

Provides: Assisted Living
203 North B St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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Angel in the Garden

Provides: Assisted Living
1013 Winnie Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
"Our mission is to serve our elderly with respect and dignity. We provide care for all illnesses such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and hospice care. We ensure that daily living is full of engaging..." More

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff, Missouri, known as the "Gateway to the Ozarks," is home to a national forest, a peaceful lake and beautiful natural attractions that might bring joy to senior citizens. There are four assisted living facilities in the city and two in nearby cities. Assisted living facilities in the state are all regulated, inspected, and licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff

    • Seniors in Poplar Bluff have the benefit of experiencing all seasons. An average of six inches of snow occurs each year. In January, the lows dip to around 25 degrees. Summers are warm and humid with the average highs in July coming in at around 90 degrees.

    • The air quality in Poplar Bluff might bother some seniors, especially those who have breathing troubles. Nationally, the air quality index averages 58, but it is 56 in this city.

    • The cost of living is probably going to please seniors who are considering Poplar Bluff as their home. While the national cost of living index is 100, Poplar Bluff’s is only 85.8. Despite this stark difference, the cost of health index in Poplar Bluff is 98, which is almost exactly on par with the national index of 100.

    • The crime rate is one area that might push some seniors away. Both violent crime and property crime are higher here than across the nation as a whole. For violent crime, the nation’s rate is 31.1, but Poplar Bluff’s is 56.5. For property crime, the national rate is 38.1, but this city’s property crime rate is a shocking 88.3.
    • The Bluff Area Transit Service offers bus service for everyone Monday through Saturday with limited hours. Special accommodations are available for people who have disabilities and limited mobility. Four types of stops, transfer stops, always stops, request stops, and deviated stops, ensure seniors can get to where they need to go.

    • The Poplar Bluff area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Black River Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Missouri

    $4,000.00 US
    $3,250.00 Cape Girardeau
    $3,038.00 Poplar Bluff

    Assisted Living costs in Poplar Bluff start around $3,038 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 Poplar Bluff 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.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff

    Seniors in Missouri might be able to cover some of the costs of assisted living with the Aged and Disabled Waiver.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

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    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.


    Free Assisted Living Resources in Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff-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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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff

    • Review of Cedargate Healthcare

      Cedargate Healthcare was very nice when you first entered the place. They had it decorated nicely and it's clean up front. The person that did the tour was very nice and very knowledgeable. They ha... Read more

      Mary
    • Review of Cedargate Healthcare

      I went to Cedargate Healthcare. It's an older facility. It's a very small facility. There aren't that many rooms, and they did not have a single room for my mother. If I still lived in Poplar Bluff... Read more

      Robin
    • Review of Cedargate Healthcare

      Cedargate Healthcare was a very nice facility. It was really pretty and well taken care of. They had different room sizes and they were all nice. Me and my brother looked at it and we were just ver... Read more

      Allen
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