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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Belton, Missouri

Belton, MO has 2 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,232/mo. That's below the Missouri state median by about 3%.

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Median monthly price, Belton

$5,232/mo

Estimated range $4,565 – $5,926

● Belton $5,232 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Belton

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingBeltonMissouriNational
25th percentile$4,565/mo$5,155/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,232/mo$5,400/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,926/mo$5,869/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Belton runs about $32 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,771
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,097
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$23,279

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Raymore · Lee's Summit · Blue Springs · Independence · Kansas City

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Belton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Belton runs about $1,994 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Belton has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (816) 421-4980 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,097 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,232 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Belton assisted living median of $5,232 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,097 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Belton run about $6,532 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 assisted living communities in Belton

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Belton, in Cass County, has about 25,008 residents. About 3,631 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $69,226.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging(816) 421-4980marc.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Missouri Community Options & Resources1-855-834-8555mocor.mo.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Belton VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Belton.

  • Aged and Disabled WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Belton more expensive than the rest of Missouri?

Belton's median assisted living cost is about 3% lower than the Missouri state median.

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Assisted Living in Belton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers