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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Springfield seniors pay an average of $5,171 a month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, which is $395 less than Joplin’s cost of care and 1.8% above the state’s median cost of $5,080. At $4,940 a month, Columbia has one of the state’s lowest nursing home rates, while Kansas City’s $6,844 monthly median cost is among the highest. However, with most seniors across the country spending an average of $7,756 a month for the same level of care and accommodations, Springfield and all other Missouri cities are considerably more affordable. 

Springfield

$5,171

Missouri

$5,080

The United States

$7,756

Joplin

$5,566

Jefferson City

$5,019

Columbia

$4,940

Kansas City

$6,844

Nursing Home Costs in Springfield, MO

On the monthly basis, seniors in Springfield spend $5,171 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home and $5,931 for a private room. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Springfield, MO

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Although Springfield’s cost of nursing home care is affordable compared to the rest of the country, it’s still the city’s most expensive type of care. For both in-home care and home health care, seniors spend around $4,290 per month, which is 17% less than the cheapest nursing home option. Assisted living and adult day health care in Springfield are even more budget-friendly, with most older adults paying about $3,100  and $1,788 a month, respectively. When a nursing home is the only viable option, most seniors can save around $760 a month by opting for a semiprivate room over private accommodations. 

Home care

$4,290

Home health care

$4,290

Adult day health care

$1,788

Assisted living

$3,100

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,171

Nursing home (private room)

$5,931

Free Resources for Seniors in Springfield, MO

The following resources provide an array of free care services and life-enhancing benefits that can help seniors delay transitioning to a nursing home.

ResourceContactService
Aged and Disabled Waiver(417) 862-0762Seniors enrolled in or eligible for MO Healthnet, Missouri’s Medicaid program, can receive a variety of in-home services through the Aged and Disabled Waiver. Adult day health care, homemaker services, respite care and assistance with chores are among the available services. To qualify, seniors must be at least 63 years of age and have functional limitations that would typically require placement in a nursing home.
Independent Living Waiver(417) 895-6433The Independent Living Waiver is another MO Healthnet program designed to help seniors receive the care and support they need without moving out of their homes. The program offers assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping, nursing services and case management. Medical equipment and supplies and assistance with managing finances may be provided as well.   
Home-Delivered Meals(417) 862-0762In addition to helping seniors meet their nutritional needs, the Home-Delivered Meals program provides Springfield’s older adults with a casual wellness check and social interaction. Homebound seniors can receive hot meals during the week and frozen meals on weekends. For full eligibility requirements, seniors should contact the SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. 
SeniorAge Home Safety Program(417) 862-0762The Home Safety Program helps seniors move about their homes with confidence by providing personal emergency response devices and installing safety features, such as grab bars in the bathroom, shower seats and safety rails. This program is administered by the SeniorAge AAA and is primarily funded by local taxes.  

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