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Bernie is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 51 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bernie, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bernie is about $3,194, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 65 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bernie, MO

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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
Because no two people are alike there are not one-size-fits-all situations, we offer the residents a variety of services and care options that provide solutions for today and security for changesthat develop tomorrow. We treat every individual according to their personal needs, and will adapt our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Bernie, MO

The average cost of senior living in Bernie is $3,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lilbourn, MO with an average of $3,224 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bernie, MO, vs. nearby cities

Bernie, MO
$3,194/mo
$3,292/mo
$3,278/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bernie, MO, vs. state and national averages

Bernie, MO
$3,194/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bernie, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,387/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,194/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bernie, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,750/mo
Studio
$3,160/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo

Senior living costs in Bernie vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bernie, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBernie, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,194/mo$4,154/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$3,106/mo$4,008/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,387/mo$5,473/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$2,064/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Bernie, MO:$3,194/mo
Missouri:$4,154/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Bernie, MO:$3,106/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Bernie, MO:$4,387/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Bernie, MO:$2,064/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bernie, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bernie 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Bernie, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bernie 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bernie, MO$3,825/mo$3,150/mo+21.4%
Missouri$5,274/mo$5,119/mo+3.0%
National$4,868/mo$4,850/mo+0.4%
Bernie, MO
2024 average cost:$3,825/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,274/mo
2023 average cost:$5,119/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,868/mo
2023 average cost:$4,850/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Bernie

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bernie

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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Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, MO

3.1
I have already sent a review in and there are a few things I do not understand. In your statement about how you provide for your clients. I see a lot of things that you say you have I have not witnessed since coming into the facility. Only very limited activities for the clients, food choices, ...
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Country Place in Scott City, MO

3.3
Cleanliness of the facility is a 3 and we are including quality of monthly cleaning service it would be lower. Food quality could use some work. There is only social hour 2x a week for 1 hour and nothing offered the rest of the time. With little consideration for adding more. They don't like to ...
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Bernie nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bernie nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bernie, 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 Bernie nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bernie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bernie, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bernie nursing homes

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 Bernie Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bernie, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bernie nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bernie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bernie, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bernie nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bernie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bernie, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bernie nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bernie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bernie, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
15.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
0.4%
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