If you are looking for a facility for a loved one, please do the following: 

Do not place someone in a facility without first visiting the facility and meeting with the staff.  Go during a busy time at the facility, such as around meal time and also a quiet time such as in the evening or periods between meals.

Contact the Area Agency on Aging in your area.  They will be able to provide you will a list of the facilities in your area and help you find the facility that will meet your needs.   www.moaging.com

Check our listing of nursing home violations to see if the facility you are interested in has had any violations.  If so when you visit the facility ask them how and if they have corrected these issues. Nursing Home Violations 

Use the MCQC checklist on what to look for in a nursing home when you visit the facility. Nursing Home Checklist

If you have questions concerning Medicaid please contact the Division of Family Support (DFS) www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/ office in your county.  They will be able to assist on questions concerning the Medicaid program.

If you have questions concerning eldercare issues please contact the Division of Health and Senior Services(DHSS) office in your area. www.dhss.com 

The Missouri Coalition for Quality Care reminds you that if you are aware of abuse or neglect of an elderly or handicapped individual, you should call the elderly abuse and neglect hotline:
1-800-392-0210

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