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10 Best Nursing Homes in Poplar Bluff, MO

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Poplar Bluff 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 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Poplar Bluff, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Poplar Bluff is about $3,188, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Poplar Bluff, MO

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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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Cost of nursing homes in Poplar Bluff, MO

The average cost of senior living in Poplar Bluff is $3,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsville, MO with an average of $2,804 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Poplar Bluff, MO, vs. nearby cities

Poplar Bluff, MO
$3,188/mo
$3,410/mo
$3,468/mo

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

Poplar Bluff, MO
$3,188/mo
U.S. national average
$4,983/mo

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

$4,387/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,188/mo

Nursing homes costs in Poplar Bluff, MO, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Poplar Bluff 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: Poplar Bluff, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoplar Bluff, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,188/mo$4,154/mo$4,983/mo
Assisted Living$3,209/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,387/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,287/mo$3,717/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Poplar Bluff, MO:$3,188/mo
Missouri:$4,154/mo
U.S.:$4,983/mo
Assisted Living
Poplar Bluff, MO:$3,209/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Poplar Bluff, MO:$4,387/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Poplar Bluff, MO:$2,287/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Poplar Bluff, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Poplar Bluff 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.

Poplar Bluff, MOMO stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Poplar Bluff, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Poplar Bluff 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
Poplar Bluff, 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%
Poplar Bluff, 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 Poplar Bluff

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Poplar Bluff

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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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Poplar Bluff nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poplar Bluff nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poplar Bluff, 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 Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Poplar Bluff, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
74.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Poplar Bluff, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poplar Bluff, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Poplar Bluff, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poplar Bluff, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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