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10 Best Nursing Homes in Risco, MO

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Risco 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 57 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Risco, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Risco is about $3,559, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 24 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Risco, MO

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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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
Welcome to StoneBridge Senior Living Community in Blytheville, AR. StoneBridge Blytheville offers a wide range of services in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. Private apartments, restaurant style dining, activities and outings are just a few of the reasons why StoneBridge Blytheville is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Risco, MO

The average cost of senior living in Risco is $3,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bernie, MO with an average of $3,194 per month.

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

Risco, MO
$3,559/mo
$3,357/mo

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

Risco, MO
$3,559/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$4,501/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,559/mo

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

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

Senior living costs in Risco 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: Risco, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRisco, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,559/mo$4,154/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$3,365/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,501/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,084/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Risco, MO:$3,559/mo
Missouri:$4,154/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Risco, MO:$3,365/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Risco, MO:$4,501/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Risco, MO:$2,084/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Risco, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Risco 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
Risco, 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%
Risco, 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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Risco

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Risco

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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Risco nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Risco nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Risco, 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 Risco 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 Risco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Risco, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Risco 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 Risco Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Risco, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Risco 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 Risco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Risco, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Risco 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 Risco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Risco, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Risco 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 Risco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Risco, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
10.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
2.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Country Place, St Francis Park and La Bonne Maison and Cottages at La Bonne Maison are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Risco, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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