Senior Living in Lafayette County, Missouri
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Lafayette County
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Manor of Lexington | Lexington | Assisted Living | 12 | BRISTOL CARE, INC |
| Bristol Manor of Odessa | Odessa | Assisted Living | 12 | BRISTOL CARE, INC |
| Lutheran Good Shepherd Home | Concordia | Assisted Living | 53 | WESTERN MISSOURI NURSING AND REHAB LLC |
| Meyer Care Center (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Continuing Care) | Higginsville | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care | 39 | GEORGE J & HILDA MEYER FOUNDATION |
| The Essex of Concordia | Concordia | Assisted Living | 12 | BRISTOL CARE, INC |
Also in Lafayette County, from public records: 5 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 Lafayette County
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd II | Concordia | 40 | Western Missouri Nursing and Rehab |
| Higginsville Estates | Higginsville | 24 | Fairway Management |
| Odessa Senior Citizen | Odessa | 85 | Bell Management |
| Pioneer House | Lexington | 47 | Key Management |
| Waverly Senior Citizens Housing | Waverly | 24 | Bell Management |
Nursing homes in Lafayette County
5 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Nursing Home | Concordia | ★★★★☆ | 113 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Meyer Care Center (Skilled Nursing) | Higginsville | ★★☆☆☆ | 56 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation | Lexington | ★★☆☆☆ | 154 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Apple Ridge Care Center | Waverly | ★☆☆☆☆ | 60 | For profit - Corporation |
| Odessa Health Care Center | Odessa | ★☆☆☆☆ | 60 | 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.