Quick answers
- Is Blue Castle licensed?
- Blue Castle appears on the official license list of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility (RCF*)”, license number 053234, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Blue Castle have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 30. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Blue Castle?
- 1830 E Laverne St, Bolivar, MO 65613, Polk County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Blue Castle?
- (417) 777-2583, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar (about 2.1 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Bolivar Manor House0.0 mi · Bolivar, MO · capacity 20
- Butterfield Residential Care Center0.0 mi · Bolivar, MO · capacity 66
- Bristol Manor of Buffalo15 mi · Buffalo, MO · capacity 12
- Pine Lodge Residential Care15 mi · Buffalo, MO · capacity 22
- Lakeshores Residential Care Facility16 mi · Humansville, MO · capacity 30
- Urbana Group Home19 mi · Urbana, MO · capacity 20
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Citizens Memorial Hospital2.1 mi · Bolivar, MO
- Lakeland Behavioral Health System30 mi · Springfield, MO
- Mercy Hospital Springfield33 mi · Springfield, MO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility (RCF*) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | BLUE CASTLE |
| License number | 053234 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 30 |
| Address | 1830 E Laverne St, Bolivar, MO 65613 |
| County | Polk |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (417) 777‑2583 |
| Licensing agency | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Missouri — Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances