Assisted living in Missouri

600 licensed homes, licensed capacity 27,918. Assisted Living Facility (ALF**): 271. Residential Care Facility: 166. Residential Care Facility (RCF*): 103. Assisted Living Facility: 60.

From the official licence list of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation (retrieved October 31, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in Missouri by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in Missouri?

The official licence list of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation has 600 licensed homes in Missouri, with a combined licensed capacity of 27,918 (retrieved October 31, 2026).

Which cities in Missouri have the most licensed homes?

Saint Louis (50), Kansas City (31), Springfield (20), Farmington (18) and Jefferson City (10).

What licence types does Missouri use for assisted living?

On this list: Assisted Living Facility (ALF**) (271), Residential Care Facility (166), Residential Care Facility (RCF*) (103) and Assisted Living Facility (60).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources