Best Skilled Nursing in St Joseph, Missouri
8 communities found
St. Joseph offers nine skilled nursing communities, all residential, with no home care agencies in the mix. Across the eight rated communities, families left an average score of 3.8 after 354 reviews were read, while Medicare's own star ratings average just 1.8 across six communities, with three earning only one star.
- 8communities
- 3.9average rating, 7 rated
- 341family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation
St. Joseph, Missouri
4.7(15)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
St Joseph, Missouri
4.5(120)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Belleview Care Center
St. Joseph, Missouri
4.4(41)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Meadowview Residential Care
St. Joseph, Missouri
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St Joseph Chateau
St. Joseph, Missouri
4(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Carriage Square Rehab & Healthcare Center
St. Joseph, Missouri
3.9(67)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Advanced Care of St Joseph
St. Joseph, Missouri
3.7(64)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Polaris Health and Wellness of Riverside Place
St. Joseph, Missouri
2(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in St. Joseph
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation
4.7 (15 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 110 units
St Joseph Manor is a caring, well-run skilled nursing and rehab facility with attentive nursing and therapy staff, rated 4.7 from 15 reviews.
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Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
4.5 (120 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 96 units
Benedictine Living Community is a faith-based continuum-of-care community where staff know residents well, though one account describes serious care failures.
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4.4 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
Belleview Care Center earns praise for compassionate, responsive staff, successful therapy stays, cleanliness, and good food.
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4 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 69 units
St Joseph Chateau is a small, family-like skilled nursing facility rated 4 out of 5, though one report raises visitation and communication concerns.
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Carriage Square Rehab & Healthcare Center
3.9 (67 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 130 units
Carriage Square draws mixed reviews, with praise for therapy and activities staff alongside concerns about staffing, food quality, and communication with administration.
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3.7 (64 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 180 units
Advanced Care of St Joseph earns praise for attentive nurses, CNAs, and therapy and wound care teams easing hospital-to-facility transitions.
What families say about skilled nursing in St. Joseph
Counted across the review summaries of 8 St. Joseph communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, noted by 78% of the nine communities, along with the condition of buildings and grounds at 67% and medical and nursing care at 56%. Cleanliness is praised by 44% and food and dining by 22%, but communication with families is a concern at 44%, safety at 33%, and staff attitude and food and dining each at 22%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 88%
- Building and grounds 75%
- Medical and nursing care 63%
- Cleanliness 50%
- Food and dining 25%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 38%
- Safety 38%
- Staff attitude 25%
- Food and dining 25%
“Thank you for being a great organization, helping families find the right fit after their stay with you! We appreciate you being a great partner to work with!”
“The first day I was here was AWFUL!! After I met the staff and other patients, everyday got better and better. Today I'm done with my therapy and I'm sad to leave. If I ever need therapy I will always choose BELLEVIEW CARE CENTER. They went above and beyond and always showed compassion and I knew they all cared.”
“Nursing homes get a bad rap but this one in my opinion is the best in St. Joe. The staff is very caring and professional. They took excellent care of my grandmother. And when she passed away they where there to console me through the griefing process.”
Skilled Nursing in St. Joseph: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
- •6 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.2 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (7), medication management (7), wheelchair accessible (7), emergency call system (7), gathering / activity spaces (6), housekeeping (6).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Missouri
Most families in Missouri pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket, at least at first. That often means monthly income combined with savings, and many households also draw on the proceeds from selling a home to help cover costs. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years ago, can offset some of the monthly fee as well, though it's worth reviewing the policy's terms closely since coverage for assisted living versus memory care can differ. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care, and it's worth asking a veterans service officer whether a particular situation meets the requirements.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Missouri.
Skilled Nursing near St. Joseph
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison, Kansas22.5 mi | 8 | 4.1 / 5 | 22.5 mi |
| Cameron30.3 mi | 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 30.3 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in St. Joseph, 341 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; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in St Joseph ask about.
- Home Care in Missouri: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in St Joseph: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in St Joseph, Missouri?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 skilled nursing long term care communities in St Joseph, Missouri, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in St Joseph are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation (4.7★, 15 ratings), Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph (4.5★, 120 ratings), Belleview Care Center (4.4★, 41 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in St Joseph?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, St Joseph has assisted living (11 communities), at-home care (11 communities), home health (8 communities), independent living (8 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in St Joseph?
Families rate St Joseph skilled nursing long term care communities 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 341 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in St Joseph skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 8 St Joseph communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 88%), building and grounds (mentioned for 75%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 63%). The most common concerns are communication with families (38%), safety (38%), staff attitude (25%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in St Joseph?
Of the 6 St Joseph communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do St Joseph nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in St Joseph carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.2 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving St Joseph bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
