Quick answers
- Is The Blessing Center licensed?
- The Blessing Center 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”, license number 053242, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Blessing Center have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 51. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Blessing Center?
- 302 North Main, Edina, MO 63537, Knox County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of The Blessing Center?
- (660) 397-2293, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Scotland County Hospital, Memphis (about 22 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).
- Country Aire Retirement Center20 mi · Lewistown, MO · capacity 8
- Highland Crest Assisted Living23 mi · Kirksville, MO · capacity 42
- Highland Crest Memory Care23 mi · Kirksville, MO · capacity 28
- Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc23 mi · Kirksville, MO · capacity 57
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Scotland County Hospital22 mi · Memphis, MO
- Northeast Regional Medical Center23 mi · Kirksville, MO
- Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital32 mi · Macon, MO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | BLESSING CENTER, THE |
| License number | 053242 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 51 |
| Address | 302 North Main, Edina, MO 63537 |
| County | Knox |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (660) 397‑2293 |
| 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