Senior Living in Carter County, Missouri
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Carter County
1 communities licensed by the state of Missouri. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Assisted Living | Van Buren | Assisted Living | 26 | SKYLINE ASSISTED LIVING LLC |
Also in Carter County, from public records: 2 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.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Carter County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs Housing | Van Buren | 32 | Big Springs Housing Assoc |
| Ellsinore Senior Housing | Ellsinore | 24 | Hartle Management Agency |
Nursing homes in Carter County
1 Medicare-certified nursing facility with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverways Manor | Van Buren | ★★★☆☆ | 60 | For profit - Individual |
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.