Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carthage, MO

Average senior living costs in Carthage, Missouri, range from $2,864 per month for independent living to $5,575 per month for a studio in a nursing home. Some other options include assisted living, which costs $3,464 per month, a semi-private room in a nursing home at $3,770 per month, a private room in a nursing home at $4,038 per month, and memory care at $4,524. These choices provide flexibility to suit different levels of care needs and budgetary preferences.

Carthage assisted living communities cost $3,464 per month on average. This is slightly more expensive than average assisted living costs in nearby cities like Alba and Avilla, which cost $3,335 per month and $3,317 per month, respectively.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Carthage compares to Missouri and the national average:

In Carthage, there are 5 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Carthage, there are 16 facilities in the surrounding area and 405 in the state of Missouri.

Carthage, Missouri's senior population accounts for 26.2% of its total 15,491 residents, contributing to the town's vibrant demographic mosaic. Females slightly outnumber males, with women making up 53.1% of the population and men 46.9%. Among the seniors, 10.3% are in their 50s, 6.8% in their 60s, 5% in their 70s, and 4.1% are 80 and older. Regarding marital status, 39.3% are married, 19.5% have experienced divorce, 32.9% have never married, and 8.3% are widowed. Carthage is characterized by a broad racial diversity, with 77.7% identifying as White and a significant 33.4% Hispanic. Other racial representations include 10.2% mixed race, 7.4% identifying as other, 2.4% Black, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and a small 0.1% as Pacific, highlighting the community's rich and varied cultural tapestry.