Senior Living in Buchanan County, Missouri
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Buchanan County
8 communities licensed by the state of Missouri. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
By city:Assisted Living in Saint Joseph
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview Care Center (Assisted Living and Memory Care) | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 100 | WEISENBORN ROAD HEALTHCARE LLC |
| Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center (Assisted Living) | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living | 32 | CARRIAGE OPERATOR LLC |
| Field Pointe Assisted Living | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 65 | AMERICARE AT FIELD POINTE, LLC |
| Heartland II Residential Care Facility | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living | 52 | HEARTLAND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, INC |
| Heartland III Rcf | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living | 18 | HEARTLAND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, INC |
| Living Community of St Joseph (Assisted Living) | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living | 35 | LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH |
| Mcdonald Boarding Home | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living | 8 | McDONALD, DENNIS D |
| Vintage Gardens Assisted Living | Saint Joseph | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 51 | CSL VINTAGE, LLC |
Also in Buchanan County, from public records: 2 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 6 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Missouri costs a median of $5,400 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Missouri: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Buchanan County
2 communities from public records. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so these have no state license or inspection record.
| Community | City | Type | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danford Hall | Saint Joseph | 55+ apartments | 38 | Community Housing Management |
| Vintage Gardens & the Villas at Vintage Oaks | St. Joseph | Independent living | — | Sonida Senior Living |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Buchanan County
6 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Place | Saint Joseph | 57 | Community Housing Management |
| East Ridge Manor | Saint Joseph | 80 | Housing Residential Management Services |
| King Hill Addition | Saint Joseph | 24 | Fulson Asset Mgt |
| St. Francis Apartments | Saint Joseph | 157 | Fulson Asset Management |
| Village East Towers | Saint Joseph | 108 | CONAM Management |
| Wesley Senior Tower | Saint Joseph | 110 | Fulson Asset Management |
Nursing homes in Buchanan County
6 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Community of St Joseph (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Saint Joseph | ★★★☆☆ | 96 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Advanced Care of St Joseph | Saint Joseph | ★★☆☆☆ | 180 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| St Joseph Chateau | Saint Joseph | ★★☆☆☆ | 69 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation | Saint Joseph | ★★☆☆☆ | 110 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Belleview Care Center (Skilled Nursing) | Saint Joseph | ★☆☆☆☆ | 90 | For profit - Corporation |
| Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center (Skilled Nursing) | Saint Joseph | ★☆☆☆☆ | 130 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.