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Assisted Living in Missouri at a Glance
Patriot Angels partners in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, Lee's Summit and Springfield, with 19 cities in total.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Missouri
The Missouri median for assisted living is $5,400 a month ($64,800 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 13% below the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Missouri family would have roughly $1,555 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Missouri median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,400 | $6,200 | 71% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,292 | $6,673 | 61% |
| Adult day care | $2,058 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $6,741 | $9,581 | 57% |
| Nursing home, private room | $7,604 | $10,798 | 51% |
Statewide medians for Missouri from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →See What a Missouri Veteran Could Receive Toward Assisted Living
At the Missouri median of $5,400 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 71% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Missouri veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
347,543 Missouri Veterans and Their Families
Missouri is home to 347,543 veterans, 178,633 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Missouri, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Where Missouri Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 26 Missouri assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 5 | 2 |
| Lee's Summit | 2 | 2 |
| Springfield | 2 | 2 |
| St. Louis | 2 | 1 |
| Blue Springs | 1 | 1 |
| Joplin | 1 | 1 |
| Battlefield | 1 | 1 |
Operators with the most Missouri partner locations: Arrow Senior Living (12), Brookdale (3), Discovery Senior Living (3).
Featured Missouri Partners
How Missouri Licenses Assisted Living
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure (DHSS) licenses assisted living facilities and residential care facilities in Missouri. License categories in Missouri:
- Assisted Living Facility
- Residential Care Facility
What it means for your family: Missouri assisted living facilities that serve residents with dementia must meet added training and safety requirements. Because 18 of 26 Missouri partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Before you sign with a Missouri community, check its record in the DHSS Long-Term Care licensing and facility directory.
How Missouri Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Missouri Medicaid does not have a dedicated assisted living waiver; some residents receive state plan personal care in residential settings.
Aid & Attendance in Missouri
The benefit is paid to the Missouri veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Missouri families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
If your Missouri parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Missouri City
20 Missouri cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Missouri Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Missouri?
The Missouri statewide median is $5,400 a month, or $64,800 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Missouri?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Missouri assisted living bill, about 71% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Missouri?
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
Does Missouri Medicaid cover assisted living?
: Missouri Medicaid does not have a dedicated assisted living waiver; some residents receive state plan personal care in residential settings.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Missouri?
26 assisted living partners in 19 cities, and 18 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Missouri and every other state, see the national guide.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soon
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soon
