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Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri



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River Mist - Poplar Bluff, MO

River Mist

2050 W Maud St

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

1-855-240-2530

Located at 2050 W Maud St, River Mist is a senior housing community in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with approximately 36,000 residents in the 63901 zip code. With a median family income of ...

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Keeney Country Home RCF - Poplar Bluff, MO

Keeney Country Home RCF

9346 Highway C

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

1-855-243-3078

Located at 9346 Highway C, Keeney Country Home RCF is a senior community serving Poplar Bluff, Missouri. With about 36,000 individuals living in the zip code of 63901, the encompassing area is densely populated. It is a largely ...

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Oak Meadows RCF - Poplar Bluff, MO

Oak Meadows RCF

5502 Misty Meadows Rd

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

1-855-221-7955

Oak Meadows RCF is a senior housing facility located at 5502 Misty Meadows Rd in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The encompassing area is densely populated, with about 36,000 individuals residing in the 63901 zip code. It is a largely ...

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Oakdale Assisted Living - Poplar Bluff, MO

Oakdale Assisted Living

2711 Debbie Ln

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

1-855-240-2530

Located at 2711 Debbie Ln, Oakdale Assisted Living is a senior care facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median household income of $35,595. With approximately 36,000 residents in ...

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Switzer Residential Care - Poplar Bluff, MO

Switzer Residential Care

3260 Mystic Ln

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

1-855-238-4376

Switzer Residential Care is a senior care community located at 3260 Mystic Ln in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The community is in a primarily middle income area, with an average family income of $35,595. It is densely populated, with ...

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Puxico Senior Housing - Puxico, MO

Puxico Senior Housing

625 W Richardson Ave

Puxico, MO 63960

1-855-221-7955

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Located at 625 W Richardson Ave, Puxico Senior Housing is a senior care facility in Puxico, Missouri. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with an average family income of $35,184. With around 4,000 residents in ...

19 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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Mingo Residential Care Facility - Puxico, MO

Mingo Residential Care Facility

24080 State Highway 51

Puxico, MO 63960

1-855-241-4685

Mingo Residential Care Facility is a 36 bed senior care facility. It is located at 24080 State Highway 51 in Puxico, Missouri. With around 4,000 people residing in the 63960 zip code, the neighboring area is sparsely populated. ...

20 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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Winchester Place - Bernie, MO

Winchester Place

400 Winchester Dr

Bernie, MO 63822

1-855-233-7205

Winchester Place is located at 400 Winchester Dr in Bernie, Missouri. It is a 26 room senior housing community. With approximately 4,000 individuals residing in the 63822 zip code, the encompassing area has a sparse population. It ...

24 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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Crossroads Court - Dexter, MO

Crossroads Court

1309 West Business Hwy 60

Dexter, MO 63841

1-855-229-7494

Located at 1309 West Business Hwy 60, Crossroads Court is a senior housing facility in Dexter, Missouri. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with approximately 14,000 people residing in the 63841 zip code. With a median per-family ...

25 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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The Colonial Home - Doniphan, MO

The Colonial Home

102 E Summit St

Doniphan, MO 63935

1-855-229-7494

Located at 102 E Summit St, The Colonial Home is a senior housing community in Doniphan, Missouri. The community is in a mostly low income area, with an average family income of $29,363. It has an average ...

25 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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National Church Residences - Doniphan, MO

National Church Residences

807 Summitt Ter

Doniphan, MO 63935

1-855-238-4376

National Church Residences is a senior housing facility located at 807 Summitt Ter in Doniphan, Missouri. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with roughly 11,000 people residing in the 63935 zip code. With a median per-household income ...

26 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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Hampton House Of Malden - Malden, MO

Hampton House Of Malden

201 N Decatur St

Malden, MO 63863

1-855-233-7205

Hampton House Of Malden is a 22 room senior housing facility located in Malden, Missouri. The community is in a largely working class area, with an average family income of $26,280. It has a sparse population, with around ...

28 miles away from Poplar Bluff, MO

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Poplar Bluff is located in the far southeastern part of Missouri, approximately 126 miles directly south of St. Louis. It's a relatively small city with a population that's spread out fairly evenly, giving residents more room to breathe and enjoy the green spaces throughout. Of the city's 16,937 residents, there are approximately 2,743 people aged 65 and over, according to U.S. Census data. There is a large hospital in the northwest corner of town — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center — and a sprawling golf course to the southwest, as well as several museums toward the center.

Seniors in Poplar Bluff have access to 24 assisted living facilities in close proximity. This level of care has an average cost of $3,374 per month, which is much more affordable than the U.S. average of $4,300, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey.



The SeniorScore for Poplar Bluff, MO



SeniorScore is a fact-based research tool that gives seniors and their loved ones a summary of each city and state in terms of senior livability. Poplar Bluff has an overall SeniorScore of 70, which is just slightly below average for Missouri and the nation, both receiving 72. General Quality of Life and Finances are the city's two highest-scoring categories, scoring 70 and 67, respectively.

General Quality of Life factors that positively impact Poplar Bluff's SeniorScore include its relatively mild climate, particularly during winter, as it receives approximately one quarter of the national average snowfall. The city experiences an average of 12 more sunny days per year than the U.S. average. Poplar Bluff has a perfect score of 100 in the BestPlaces Water Quality Index, which is determined by EPA measurements and indicators, and this is far higher than the national average of 55.

The Finances category score is raised by factors such as the low overall cost of living in Poplar Bluff, which is 22.4% below the U.S. average, although health care costs are higher by 14.7%. Household income is relatively low in the city, although this doesn't affect retirees to a large extent, and assisted living costs are very low compared to the U.S. overall. Tax rates and deductions in Missouri are relatively unfriendly for most seniors in assisted living, as they don't benefit from the state's low property tax rates.

The SeniorScore categories of Health & Safety and Recreation & Leisure in Poplar Bluff receive the lowest ratings, at 61 and 52, respectively. This is largely due to the low population and high crime rates in the area.



SeniorScore™ for Poplar Bluff, Missouri



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

70

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Poplar Bluff scores lower than the Missouri average of 72.
  • Poplar Bluff scores lower than the national average of 72.
52

Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center and Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center).
  • There are 13 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cedargate Healthcare, River Mist, Assisted Living By Americare, and River Mist.
  • There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 50 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has a high violent crime rate.
61

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Westwood Hills Country Club, Ozark Ridge Golf Course, and Lake View Country Club.
  • There are 8 parks near the city center, including US Forest Services Ranger Station, China Gardens, and Ozark Ridge Golf Course.
  • There are 9 churches in or near the city, including Westwood Baptist Church and Academy, Southside Assembly of God, and Abundant Life Christian Center.
  • There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 18 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
67

Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.39% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.67% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $47,466, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $35,076, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,129, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.94%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
70

General Quality of Life

  • Poplar Bluff receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Poplar Bluff has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Poplar Bluff has a sparse population density of 110.7 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Poplar Bluff have a very short daily commute time.
  • Poplar Bluff has an average public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 78.81%.

 
 

Assisted Living Costs in Poplar Bluff, MO



Due to the small size of Poplar Bluff and a lack of cost data for much of southeast Missouri, assisted living rates in the closest comparable city, Cape Girardeau, are provided here. As such, the city's average assisted living cost is $3,374 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is almost $1,000 below the norm for the United States, which is $4,300. Missouri's average is lower still, at $3,000 per month.

Poplar Bluff's average assisted living cost of $3,374 per month places it near the top end of cities in Missouri, although the difference is relatively small in many cases. Seniors in St. Louis pay an average of $3,750 per month, and those in Kansas City pay approximately $4,460, which is the highest in the state. Jefferson City and Springfield are both slightly more affordable than Poplar Bluff at $3,150 and $3,100 per month, respectively. Columbia residents save an average of $474 per month, and Joplin has the most affordable assisted living facilities in Missouri with its average of $2,500 per month. In the far northwest corner of the state, St. Joseph has an average cost that's higher than Poplar Bluff by approximately $114 per month.

  • Poplar Bluff: $3,374
  • St. Louis: $3,750
  • Jefferson City: $3,150
  • Columbia: $2,900
  • Springfield: $3,100
  • Joplin: $2,500
  • St. Joseph: $3,488
  • Kansas City: $4,460

 
 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Poplar Bluff, MO



Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (Aging Matters)

Aging Matters is a nonprofit organization that's designated by the state as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler County, which includes Poplar Bluff. Its offices are located in Cape Girardeau, although residents can receive many of its services without making the trip. Residents in assisted living facilities and those who are planning on moving to one may benefit from the knowledgeable staff, who can answer questions and give one-on-one advice on what the region offers. Additionally, this agency can help determine eligibility for Medicaid and its related waiver programs that may provide financial assistance to cover some assisted living costs.

1078 Wolverine Lane, Suite J, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 335-3331

https://www.agingmatters2u.com/

Northside Nutrition Center

The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce manages this nutrition center, which is a congregate dining site for local residents who would like to visit for daily lunches with other seniors. Meal delivery for home-bound residents throughout Butler County can be arranged. It's also a senior center with regularly scheduled exercise classes, bingo and health events such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks. Local bands visit to play music each week for Fish Fry Fridays.

1450 Garfield Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

(573) 686-2074

https://poplarbluffchamber.org/butler-county-council-on-aging-inc

Legal Services of Southern Missouri

LSOSM is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to low-income residents and seniors in the area who need help in civil (noncriminal) matters. Some of the most common areas of law that seniors in assisted living need help with include access to public benefits, guardianship and other family law issues.

1704 Broadway, #102, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 651-4806

https://www.lsosm.org/lssm-services/

Poplar Bluff Veterans Services and Discount Programs

Veterans and eligible dependents in Poplar Bluff and the southeast portion of Missouri can get help with various questions and VA-related programs from veterans service officers. Generally, the most valuable service provided by a VSO for assisted living residents is securing access to pensions and other financial assistance. Veterans are also eligible for many discount programs in Poplar Bluff that include goods and services ranging from groceries, hardware, shoes, clothes and phone coverage.

Missouri Veterans Commission, 614 Lindsay Avenue, Suite 1B, Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901

(573) 707-0879

https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/service/serviceofficer/?region=southeast

South Central Missouri Community Action Agency

The SCMCAA serves low-income seniors and other residents in Butler County and much of the surrounding areas. It's a nonprofit agency that provides many services directly and can also give referrals to other local agencies and organizations that may be able to help. Some of the services include weatherization and energy assistance for those living in their own home, wellness, healthy living, exercise and mental health.

1716 S. Broadway, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

(573) 785-4727

https://scmcaa.org/


 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions



Question
How much does assisted living cost in Missouri?

Answer
With a range between around $37 and $226 per day, the median cost of assisted living in Missouri is around $2,500 monthly.

Question
What is included with assisted living?

Answer
Services commonly included with assisted living are basic health care, medication assistance, help with dressing, 24-hour supervision, and recreational programs. Shared and private rooms are often available contingent upon budget.

Question
Can I pay for assisted living in Poplar Bluff with Medicaid?

Answer
There are multiple assisted living facilities in Poplar Bluff that take Medicaid, including Cedargate Healthcare and Oakdale Care Center.

Question
What is the senior population of Poplar Bluff?

Answer
While the encompassing area includes 35,919 inhabitants, there are 34,665 living in the city itself. The senior community currently constitutes about 29% of the overall population.

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