Missouri · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Missouri
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Missouri?
CMS Care Compare lists 477 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missouri, out of 487 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Saint Louis (35), Kansas City (22) and Springfield (14). 123 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 477
- All homes in Missouri
- 487
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 123
- Average overall stars
- 2.5
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 468Also Medicare certified
- 73Nonprofit
- 22Government-owned
- 261No fines or payment denials
- 32Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Missouri. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Missouri: highest-rated nursing homes in Missouri, nonprofit nursing homes in Missouri, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Missouri?
477 of the 487 CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Missouri Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood (5 stars), Arrowhead Senior Living Community in Osage Beach (5 stars) and Bethesda Southgate in Saint Louis (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Missouri's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Missouri lists an asset limit of $6,220.50 after Division of Assets (Vendor Care resource maximum, effective 07-01-26) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Missouri?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Missouri's Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.