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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pocahontas, MO

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Assisted living costs in Pocahontas average about $4,830 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Pocahontas. Our detailed directory has 269 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Murphysboro, Anna and Cape Girardeau.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Pocahontas, MO

The average cost of senior living in Pocahontas is $4,830 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sikeston, MO with an average of $4,667 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pocahontas, MO, vs. state and national averages

Pocahontas, MO
$4,830/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Pocahontas, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,830/mo
$6,505/mo

Assisted living costs in Pocahontas, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,420/mo
Studio
$4,514/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,461/mo

Senior living costs in Pocahontas vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Pocahontas, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePocahontas, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,830/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,505/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,209/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pocahontas, MO:$4,830/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pocahontas, MO:$6,505/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pocahontas, MO:$3,209/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pocahontas, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pocahontas and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Pocahontas, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pocahontas have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pocahontas, MO$4,831/mo$4,809/mo+0.5%
Missouri$4,517/mo$4,382/mo+3.1%
National$4,557/mo$4,520/mo+0.8%
Pocahontas, MO
2024 average cost:$4,831/mo
2023 average cost:$4,809/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,517/mo
2023 average cost:$4,382/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,557/mo
2023 average cost:$4,520/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pocahontas, MO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pocahontas.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pocahontas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pocahontas

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.1
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no longer needs her cane. In fact, she is now known as the twirling lady, as she twirls her ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Pocahontas review score based on 84 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 44 Pocahontas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pocahontas review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Pocahontas review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Pocahontas, MO44 facilities
7.5
Sikeston, MO8 facilities
7.8
Oak Ridge, MO9 facilities

Review subcategories for Pocahontas assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 84 reviews of 44 Pocahontas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pocahontas resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Pocahontas, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
3.5
Care services
4.3
3.2
Staff
4.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.7
3.1
Activities
3.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.7
3.1
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Pocahontas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pocahontas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pocahontas, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Pocahontas assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Pocahontas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pocahontas, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pocahontas assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Pocahontas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pocahontas, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pocahontas assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pocahontas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pocahontas, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pocahontas assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pocahontas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pocahontas, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pocahontas assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Pocahontas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pocahontas, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pocahontas

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pocahontas protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Cedarhurst of Farmington and Addington Place of Sparta are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pocahontas, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near Pocahontas, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Pocahontas, Missouri is Villas of Holly Brook Herrin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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