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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Plattsburg, Missouri

Plattsburg, MO has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,532/mo. That's below the Missouri state median by about 3%.

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Median monthly price, Plattsburg

$6,532/mo

Estimated range $5,699 – $7,399

● Plattsburg $6,532 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Plattsburg

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesPlattsburgMissouriNational
25th percentile$5,699/mo$6,435/mo$8,951/mo
Median$6,532/mo$6,741/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$7,399/mo$7,604/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Plattsburg 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: Cameron · Liberty

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Plattsburg.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Plattsburg runs about $1,994 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (660) 240-9400 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 Plattsburg 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 Plattsburg run about $6,532 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Plattsburg

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In the last 365 days: 3 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Plattsburg, in Clinton County, has about 2,253 residents. About 548 of them (24%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $63,423.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Young at Heart Resources(660) 240-9400yahresources.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.

  • Kansas City VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Kansas City.

  • 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

Are nursing homes in Plattsburg more expensive than the rest of Missouri?

Plattsburg's median nursing home cost is about 3% lower than the Missouri state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Missouri → · Nursing Homes cost across Missouri → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Plattsburg: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers