Jackson, MO has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,763/mo. That's roughly in line with the Missouri state median.
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Median monthly price, Jackson
$6,763/mo
Estimated range $5,707 – $7,628
● Jackson $6,763 ○ National median $10,205
2025 figures
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Home care in Jackson runs about $33 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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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: Cape Girardeau
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Jackson.
In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Jackson, in Cape Girardeau County, has about 15,659 residents. About 2,688 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $77,105.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Sikeston.
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 →
Jackson's median nursing home cost is about 0% higher than the Missouri state median.
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