MyLivingChoice

Best Senior Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

11 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior care options in Poplar Bluff: 11 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 166 public reviews.

  • 13options listed
  • 3.8average rating, 10 rated
  • 166family reviews read
  • 0small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated senior living in Poplar Bluff

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    River Mist Assisted Living

    5 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living· 42 units

  2. 2

    New Hope Assisted Living

    5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living· 15 units

    New Hope Assisted Living is a small assisted living community in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with a perfect 5-star Google rating, though only a handful of reviews are available and no detailed review comments were provided.…

  3. 3

    Oakdale Care Center

    4.2 (33 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 70 units

    Reviewers consistently praise Oakdale Care Center for its friendly, attentive staff and recent facility improvements under new leadership. Family members highlight strong communication with staff like the Social Services…

  4. 4

    The Manor

    3.5 (20 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units

    Reviews of The Manor are sharply divided: one family praises the management team, cleanliness, and staff friendliness, while several others describe serious lapses in basic care, including delayed hygiene assistance and…

  5. 5

    Cedargate Healthcare

    3.3 (18 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units

    Cedargate Healthcare draws a mixed reputation from families, who praise the friendliness of individual staff members but describe serious, recurring concerns about staffing levels, cleanliness, and communication. One…

  6. 6

    Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

    3.4 (41 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 132 units

    Reviews of Westwood Hills are sharply divided, with some families praising attentive aides, clean rooms, and helpful therapy, while others describe serious concerns about staffing levels and basic care after surgery or…

  7. 7

    Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff

    2.9 (15 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 83 units

    Reviews for Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff are sharply divided: some praise the cleanliness, private rooms, and a caring staff who work hard in the dementia unit, while several other families report serious neglect,…

What families say about senior living in Poplar Bluff

Counted across the review summaries of 10 Poplar Bluff communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 50%
  • Medical and nursing care 50%
  • Building and grounds 40%
  • Cleanliness 30%
  • Food and dining 20%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 60%
  • Cost and billing 60%
  • Staff attitude 40%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 20%

“The most caring attentive facility I’ve never had experience with. They truly put the residence first and the health and wellness director is the best i’ve ever dealt with.”

Senior Living in Poplar Bluff: the figures

  • •Of the 11 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
  • •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (9), emergency call system (9), 24-hour staff (9), medication management (9), housekeeping (8), social activities (8).

About these figures

Computed on October 13, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Poplar Bluff, 166 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Senior Living in Poplar Bluff: Common Questions

How many senior living communities are in Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which senior living communities in Poplar Bluff are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include River Mist Assisted Living (5★, 16 ratings), New Hope Assisted Living (5★, 6 ratings), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.4★, 9 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Poplar Bluff?

Beyond senior living, Poplar Bluff has assisted living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate senior living in Poplar Bluff?

Families rate Poplar Bluff senior living communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 166 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Poplar Bluff senior living communities?

Across the review summaries of 10 Poplar Bluff communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 50%), building and grounds (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (60%), cost and billing (60%), staff attitude (40%).

Are there small senior living homes in Poplar Bluff?

Of the 11 Poplar Bluff communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Poplar Bluff nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Poplar Bluff carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.