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365 S Broadview St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My dad moved into the Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau three days ago. It's a new facility here, so it's very clean. The staff is nice. They're very helpful. They pretty much have everything. They have a full gym for physical rehab. They have shutt..."
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2825 Bloomfield Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My mom is at The Lutheran Home. I'm not allowed to go in because of COVID, so I have not been able to actually go inside the facility, but she's very happy there. Everybody I talked to -- the social workers -- are absolutely amazing. My mom also sai..."
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3120 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The staff are always friendly and welcoming. They have developed a relationship with my mom beyond professional/patient. There is genuine regard for her feelings and her progress. It has been a scary transition for all of us as we never had to deal w..."
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2001 NORTH KINGSHIGHWAY, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was a resident here. I was very pleased at the compassion of the staff, the good food, and home environment. I would definitely recommend. My mom was able to enjoy bingo, music, parties, and socialization making her stay more comforting. ..."
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710 Broadridge Dr, Jackson, MO 63755
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Jackson Manor has a wonderful staff! They are kind and considerate to the residents and to visitors. They keep in touch with me, her sister, and keep us updated. There provide special events. I was fortunate to attend the recent Karaoke event. It..."
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792 N. Main Street, Anna, IL 62906
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Anna Veterans' Administration Home in Anna, Illinois, is an excellently run facility. When one enters the doors, one is greeted with a pleasant atmosphere, free from the smell of bodily excrement or body odor. Residents are well groomed, clean,..."
READ MORE1992 HWY 51 S, Anna, IL 38019
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I am staying at Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation. I like the staff and the people. They make it all worthwhile. They're very good people. The staff members are very professional, concerned, kind, and sincere. The food is perfect. It is quite..."
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1115 K Land Drive, Po Box 740, Jackson, MO 63755
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We chose Monticello House because of personal recommendations and it was closer to my house. The food was very good. We had lunch there many times and the price was reasonable too. My mother enjoyed the food and they had good meal plans. There were s..."
READ MORE521 N Main St, Anna, IL 62906
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Union County Nursing Home is a good facility, where there is excellent social interaction among residents and staff. The facility is clean and attempts to maintain a homelike atmosphere for residents. Various departments at the nursing home work we..."
READ MORE603 WEST HIGHWAY 62, Bertrand, MO 63823
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff, for the most part, has always seemed helpful. If any issues ever arose then the facilitator was quick at solving the issue/s. I have had two family members at this facility and have felt like it was always clean. The staff has always seeme..."
READ MORE410 State Highway H, Sikeston, MO 63801
2.0
(1 reviews)
"After my grandmother completed a month-long stay in the hospital, it was suggested that she be placed in a nursing home. Her stay would be temporary until they could prepare the house with a hospital bed and medical equipment. After some research, we..."
READ MORE315 Brady Mill Rd, Anna, IL 62906
"Integrity Healthcare of Anna is a 70-bed Skilled Nursing Facility that offers a full continuum of services and provides patient centered car..."
READ MORE12273 State Highway 77, Chaffee, MO 63740
"At Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, MO, we offer a welcome home for those who need it.Making the decision to seek skilled nursing care inv..."
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995 State Route 127 South, Jonesboro, IL 62952
"Our main objective is to provide excellent nursing care. We have a very dedicated and caring nursing staff to meet your needs. Our rehabilit..."
READ MORECape Girardeau’s average nursing home cost of $5,232 is close to the state’s average of $5,262. However, care in the city is $2,676 less than the national median. Compared to nearby cities, Cape Girardeau’s cost is midway. Kansas City nursing home residents pay about $1,200 more per month in care costs and seniors in Columbia pay about $140 less. To the north in St. Louis, costs are $395 more expensive than Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau
$5,232
Missouri
$5,262
The United States
$7,908
Kansas City
$6,464
Columbia
$5,095
St. Louis
$5,627
Seniors in Cape Girardeau have an average cost of $5,232 for nursing home care in a semiprivate room and $6,023 in a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in Cape Girardeau can choose from several care options. Nursing home care is the most costly, averaging $5,232 for a semiprivate room and $791 more for a private room. With an average of $2,538 a month, assisted living facilities are the most affordable option, followed by adult day health care, which averages $2,817. Seniors who want to remain in their homes can expect to pay $3,756 a month for in-home care. Home health care has the same cost but includes therapy and medical services.
In-Home Care
$3,756
Home Health Care
$3,756
Adult Day Health Care
$2,817
Assisted Living Facility
$2,538
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$5,232
Nursing Home (private room)
$6,023
Older adults in Cape Girardeau have several local government and nonprofit programs they can utilize to help with their daily living needs or pay for care services. The programs listed below are accessible to seniors at little or no cost. However, some of these programs have income limits, so please check with each program for its requirements.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging Matters | (573) 335-3331 | Aging Matters is the Area Agency on Aging for Southeast Missouri, and it has its regional office in Cape Girardeau. Seniors can connect with nutrition programs, health insurance counseling and advocacy help through this organization. |
| Southeast Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (573) 335-3331 Ext. 110 | The Southeast Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the area. Ombudsmen ensure seniors have their rights protected while in these communities. They also educate the general public about these rights. |
| Meal Delivery to Homebound Seniors | (573) 335-1352 | The Cape Senior Center offers home-delivered weekday meals to Cape Girardeau seniors. Along with the food, volunteers perform a quick check on the well-being of the seniors they are serving. The cost of a meal is $4. |
| Legal Services of Southern Missouri | (800) 444-4863 | Legal Services of Southern Missouri provides assistance to elderly individuals in Cape Girardeau. The organization assists seniors with estate planning, guardianship concerns and abuse or fraud protection, all for free. |
| Cape Girardeau Veterans Service Office | (573) 751-3779 | Through this program, seniors who served in the military can apply for services or collect benefits. Veterans Service Officers can help veterans understand and maximize their benefits. Cape Girardeau also has a Veterans Service Home for elderly vets who need long-term skilled nursing help, and the VSO can help with admissions. |
Nursing Homes
Erika
5.0
Review of Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau
My dad moved into the Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau three days ago. It's a new facility here, so it's very clean. The staff is nice. They're very helpful. They pretty much have everything....
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krrkwk
5.0
Review of The Lutheran Home
My Grandma has been a resident of Lutheran Home for the past 4 years. Her caretakers are compassionate even when she is not. The facilty is clean. Staff are friendly. Noone wants to go to a nursing...
Nursing Homes
Family member 18
5.0
Review of Fountainbleau Lodge
My mother was a resident here. I was very pleased at the compassion of the staff, the good food, and home environment. I would definitely recommend. My mom was able to enjoy bingo, music, parties,...
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