Last Updated: December 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Missouri

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Missouri, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Missouri at a Glance

513
Total Facilities
2.5
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
47
9.2%
(4-Star)
85
16.6%
(3-Star)
96
18.7%
(2-Star)
104
20.3%
(1-Star)
175
34.1%

About Nursing Homes in Missouri

Missouri has 513 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 2.5 stars. 47 facilities (9.2%) earn the top five-star rating.

All nursing homes in Missouri are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Nursing Home Costs in Missouri

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Statewide Average

Nursing home costs in Missouri average $209-$235 per day ($6,270-$7,050/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 32% below the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.

Cost Variation by Metro Area

We have city-level cost data for 8 metro areas in Missouri. Costs can vary significantly by location:

Cape Girardeau
$235-$312/day ($7,050-$9,360/month)
Columbia
$195-$254/day ($5,850-$7,620/month)
Jefferson City
$200-$231/day ($6,000-$6,930/month)
Joplin
$200-$223/day ($6,000-$6,690/month)
Kansas City
$260-$298/day ($7,800-$8,940/month)
Springfield
$212-$278/day ($6,360-$8,340/month)

+ 2 more metro areas with cost data

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Browse by City in Missouri

View nursing homes in specific cities across Missouri. Each city page shows facilities ranked by quality.

SAINT LOUIS
35 facilities
KANSAS CITY
23 facilities
SPRINGFIELD
17 facilities
FLORISSANT
9 facilities
INDEPENDENCE
9 facilities
CHESTERFIELD
8 facilities
COLUMBIA
8 facilities
JEFFERSON CITY
8 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Missouri

Filter and sort facilities below. Default ranking uses our composite quality score, which combines CMS ratings, staffing quality, safety records, and compliance history.

Showing 513 of 513 facilities in Missouri

LENOIR HEALTH CARE CENTER

3850 CARTWRIGHT LANE, COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Phone: (573)876-5800

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 56 | Est. Occupancy: 84% (~9 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

PHELPS HEALTH

1000 W TENTH ST, ROLLA, MO 65401

Phone: (573)364-8899

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 20 | Est. Occupancy: 43% (~12 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LUTHERAN HOME, THE

2825 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703

Phone: (573)335-0158

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 274 | Est. Occupancy: 60% (~109 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LUTHERAN CONVALESCENT HOME

723 SOUTH LACLEDE STATION RD, WEBSTER GROVES, MO 63119

Phone: (314)968-5570

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 251 | Est. Occupancy: 42% (~146 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

GOOD SAMARITAN CARE CENTER

403 WEST MAIN, COLE CAMP, MO 65325

Phone: (660)668-4515

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 72 | Est. Occupancy: 70% (~21 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

BETHESDA SOUTHGATE

5943 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

Phone: (314)846-2000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 130 | Est. Occupancy: 62% (~49 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

MASON POINTE CARE CENTER

13190 SOUTH OUTER 40 ROAD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017

Phone: (314)434-3330

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 127 | Est. Occupancy: 33% (~85 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Missouri averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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