Mexico serves as the seat of Audrain County in east-central Missouri, a region where 21 assisted living communities serve older adults who require basic daily care. As of 2024, seniors in this region pay approximately $5,779 per month for residential care, putting fees well above the state median of $4,851.
You can get insight into the culture and amenities in local assisted living communities by reading through the 31 reviews reviews in our directory. Based on reviewer feedback, we find an average quality score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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1722 Huntingfield Dr., Mexico, MO 65265
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Teal Lake and it is a nice place. It is in a nice setting. It has a large field out on the side of it and a lake nearby. There is a path if you like to do some outdoor walking. You have your own little cottage. They have one to two-bedroom ..."
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221 E Whitley St, Mexico, MO 65265
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620 W Boulevard St, Mexico, MO 65265
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READ MORE1109 W Old Farm Rd, Mexico, MO 65265
"Situated in the community of Mexico, MO, Essex of Mexico offers a relaxed retirement living experience. The property is conveniently located..."
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1700 Asbury Circle West, Mexico, MO 65265
"At The Arbors at Lakeview Bend in Mexico, MO, living with Alzheimer's becomes less of a challenge for you and your loved one. We combine th..."
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9415 N Brown Station Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
3.9
(11 reviews)
"I went to Hillcrest Assisted Living. It's affordable, and I liked that it was kind of tucked outside of town a little bit. It had sort of more of a country, outside-of-the-city feel to it. I thought the place was good. I saw them making meals and the..."
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601 NORTH GALLOWAY ROAD, Vandalia, MO 63382
4.5
(7 reviews)
"My mother has been there since June 2021. She has the best care. The nurses are very friendly and helpful. Some of the nurses I have known for years. Others I have not, but couldn’t ask for better care. Mom just sits in her room, they come get her to..."
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120 Hospital Drive, Fulton, MO 65251
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience regarding this facility has been very positive. The staff are very caring and have the best interests of the individiuals living there at heart. I would like to see an increase in the staff to individual ratio on the three shifts, but l..."
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811 Center Street, Fulton, MO 65251
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. Staff are kind and knowledgeable. The food is amazing. My mother was here for rehab services after a recent fall at home and enjoyed her 3 month stay. 10/10 would recommend Kingdom Care Seni..."
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315 East Stone Street, Sturgeon, MO 65284
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband was at Sturgeon Rest Home, but we moved him out. He fell out of bed a couple of times, and they didn't tell me, so I was not happy with his care. The staff was knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. The grounds were nice, and it was conv..."
READ MORE2631 Fairway Dr, Fulton, MO 65251
3.3
(3 reviews)
"We moved my dad into Valley Park Retirement. They said they could care for my dad, and we really like the place. We wanted to be in Fulton (if at all possible), so it fits all those criteria. They're taking good care of him, and we're pleased with it..."
READ MORE610 North Jefferson Street, Centralia, MO 65240
3.0
(2 reviews)
"This is a great facility. Bristol Manor treated my mom wonderfully. I would highly recommend this facility. ..."
READ MORE828 JEFFERSON STREET, Fulton, MO 65251
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My 20 year old son can take care of himself but he is in a condition wherein he needs supervision. Jefferson Lodge provides a better and quick help for him. The staff there is very excellent in helping him out. His room may not be that big but it sho..."
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230 Pickering St, Montgomery City, MO 63361
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READ MORE704 W Chestnut St, Fulton, MO 65251
"Ashbury Heights of Fulton is a community retirement home on the quiet outskirts of small town Fulton. Residents have quick access to the loc..."
READ MORE750 SIGN PAINTER ROAD, Fulton, MO 65251
"Bristol Manor of Fulton, located in Fulton, MO, offers a variety of care options including residential care, assisted living, and adult day ..."
READ MORE601 N Galloway Rd, Vandalia, MO 63382
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READ MORE625 W 2nd St, Montgomery City, MO 63361
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READ MORE210 ROCK ROAD, Paris, MO 65275
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READ MORE12806 Highway 151, Madison, MO 65263
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Mexico spend around $5,779 per month on assisted living. This rate surpasses the national norm by about $430 and the Missouri median by nearly $930, and it exceeds costs in many nearby cities. For example, in St. Joseph, facilities charge approximately $4,850, and in Columbia, seniors pay roughly $4,411.
Mexico
$5,779
Missouri
$4,851
The United States
$5,350
Columbia
$5,100
Kansas City
$5,475
St. Joseph
$4,850
Eligible seniors seeking financial assistance in Mexico have options between the Medicaid State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
Assisted living residents in Mexico pay around $5,779 per month. By comparison, nursing homes charge about $230 more, and home health care rates run roughly $1,850 higher. However, seniors who attend adult day health care facilities pay lower rates of approximately $5,373.
Mexico’s seniors may be pleased to know that the city, Audrain County and the state can offer them many free and subsidized resources. The following list contains some examples of what’s available.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico VA Clinic | (573) 581-9630 | The Mexico VA Clinic is a resource for the city's U.S. military veterans and their families. It specializes in primary care services and some types of specialty care, including orthopedics, mental health and audiology. The clinic is open on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Patients in need of other types of care are referred to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia. |
| Aging Best | (800) 369-5211 | Aging Best is the Area Agency on Aging for this part of Missouri, a nonprofit organization that offers multiple resources for seniors living at home and in community care facilities. In addition to managing the Mexico Senior Center and other centers in Audrain County, the agency can refer seniors to counselors who specialize in Medicare and Medicaid and attorneys who can provide free legal services. It can also arrange non-emergency transportation for some seniors and various resources for the disabled. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 369-5211 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-funded resource focused on enhancing the lives of seniors in Missouri's residential care facilities. In Mexico, duties are performed by Aging Best, the local Area Agency on Aging. The ombudsman's role is to advocate for seniors in disputes with their care providers, investigate complaints made by residents, their families and third parties, and pursue resolutions favorable to seniors. The ombudsman can also supply copies of inspection reports to seniors comparing assisted living facilities for their long-term care. |
| Laura Miller George Help Center - Volunteering | (573) 581-3238 | The Laura Miller George Help Center is a local charity that supports low-income citizens in the community. It relies on the help of volunteers, including able-bodied seniors. Volunteers can offer as much time as they have to spare to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors, prepare emergency food baskets in the food pantry or serve customers in the charity's thrift shop. The Laura Miller George Help Center is affiliated with The Salvation Army. Volunteers may be asked to help raise funds in the community for both organizations. |
Mexico-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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