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Lenoir Health Care Center
Scout 100Columbia, MO · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Columbia, Missouri
Every licensed senior community in the Columbia, MO area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Columbia
Local Columbia-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Columbia prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,070/mo median
typical range $4,060–$6,340
Memory Care
$6,540/mo median
typical range $5,230–$8,180
Skilled Nursing
$6,650/mo median
typical range $5,950–$7,740
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,070/mo median
typical range $2,660–$7,190
Residential Care Home
$4,560/mo median
typical range $3,650–$5,700
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Columbia using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Columbia.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 14 communities in Columbia, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Columbia Post Acute
Scout 91Columbia, MO · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →3
Katy Manor
Scout 86Pilot Grove, MO · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Pilot Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →4
Heritage Hall Nursing Center
Scout 81Centralia, MO · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Centralia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →5
Boonville, MO · 52 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Boonville.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →
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Glasgow Gardens
Scout 67Glasgow, MO · 59 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glasgow.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →
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Parkside Manor
Scout 45Columbia, MO · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →8
Bluffs, the
Scout 45Columbia, MO · 132 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
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Riverdell Care Center
Scout 40Boonville, MO · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boonville.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →10
Columbia, MO · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
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Columbia, MO · 52 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →
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Boonville, MO · 59 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boonville.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →13
South Hampton Place
Scout 25Columbia, MO · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →14
Villa at Blue Ridge, the
Scout 17Columbia, MO · 97 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $5,950–$7,740/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Columbia, MO?
In the Columbia, MO area, assisted living typically runs $4,060–$6,340/month (median $5,070), memory care $5,230–$8,180/month (median $6,540), and skilled nursing $5,950–$7,740/month (median $6,650) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Columbia, MO?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Columbia, MO right now are Lenoir Health Care Center, Columbia Post Acute, Katy Manor. The full ranked list of 14 communities is on this page.
How are the 14 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.