Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in Jefferson City, MO

All 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jefferson City and 2 nearby towns (Cole, Moniteau, Osage counties), ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

62Average score 6210 scored homes · Missouri average 54
80Stonebridge Oak TreeHighest score in the area
10Nursing homes10 accept Medicaid
4Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 10 nursing homes

Pins show each home’s Scorecard score. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Scores use CMS Provider Data processed Sep 1, 2026. Fines and serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy) are from Medicare inspections.

The data at a glance

How the 10 nursing homes in the Jefferson City area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

10 scored homes. New homes and short-stay hospital units are not scored.

Top tier 75–1003
Above average 60–742
Middle of the pack 45–594
Below average 30–441
Bottom tier 0–290

Federal fines, past three years

4 homes fined, $299,437 in total.

  1. River City Living Community$237,995
  2. Stonebridge Adams Street$38,656
  3. Capitol River Wellness & Rehabilitation$14,446
  4. Jefferson City Manor Care Center$8,340

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Resident Assessment and Care Planning40
  2. Resident Rights31
  3. Nutrition and Dietary26
  4. Quality of Life and Care25
  5. Infection Control17
  6. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation13

Medicare star ratings

Medicare's own 1 to 5 star rating, for reference.

  1. ★★★★★2
  2. ★★★★★2
  3. ★★★★★1
  4. ★★★★★2
  5. ★★★★★3

How to choose a nursing home in Jefferson City

Start with the record

Use the score to build a short list, then open each home's page. Read the latest inspection and ask about any serious citation or fine directly.

Check staffing

Ask how many residents each aide cares for on nights and weekends, and how long the director of nursing has been there. High turnover is worth a question.

Plan for Medicaid

Medicare covers only short rehab stays. 10 of 10 homes here accept Medicaid, which pays for most long stays, so ask whether a Medicaid bed will be available if savings run out.

Visit, then visit again

Go at a mealtime and once unannounced. Notice how staff speak to residents, how fast call lights are answered and how the building smells.

More for Jefferson City families: What care costs · Paying with Medicaid

Jefferson City nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in Jefferson City, MO?

There are 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Jefferson City and 2 nearby towns (Cole, Moniteau, Osage counties). 10 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in Jefferson City?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are Stonebridge Oak Tree (80), Heisinger Bluffs Healthcare Western Campus (78), California Care Center (75). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do Jefferson City nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 62, compared with 54 across Missouri. 5 homes score 60 or higher, and 1 score below 45.

How many Jefferson City nursing homes have been fined?

4 of the 10 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $299,437. The largest total was $237,995 at River City Living Community.

Which nursing homes in Jefferson City accept Medicaid?

10 of 10 homes are certified for Medicaid. Check “Accepts Medicaid” above the list to see only those homes.

What is the Scorecard score?

It's our 0 to 100 rating built from CMS data on staffing, health inspections, resident outcomes, fines and staff stability. Homes with recent serious harm citations are capped, and each facility page shows the breakdown.