Quick answer
In the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, the median cost of a shared (semi-private) nursing home room was $8,669 a month in Kansas and $6,741 in Missouri, against $9,581 nationally. A private room was $9,064 in Kansas and $7,604 in Missouri. Medicare covers only short skilled stays; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who qualify. (800) 614-8388 to talk it through.
2025 nursing home costs
| Kansas | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared room, daily | $285 | $222 | $315 |
| Shared room, monthly | $8,669 | $6,741 | $9,581 |
| Shared room, yearly | $104,025 | $80,893 | $114,975 |
| Private room, daily | $298 | $250 | $355 |
| Private room, monthly | $9,064 | $7,604 | $10,798 |
| Private room, yearly | $108,770 | $91,250 | $129,575 |
Medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 (survey July to November 2025). Monthly figures are the yearly median divided by 12. Prices at any one nursing home can be higher or lower.
What's included
Nursing home rates usually cover the room, meals, nursing care, help with daily activities, and activities. Some therapy, medications and supplies may be billed separately, often to insurance. Ask each home for a written list.
How families pay
- Medicare: covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day inpatient hospital stay. In 2026, days 1 to 20 cost $0 and days 21 to 100 cost up to $217 a day. It doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. See Medicare and nursing homes.
- Medicaid: KanCare in Kansas and MO HealthNet in Missouri pay for long-term nursing home care for people who meet medical and financial rules.
- Private pay: savings, income, home sale proceeds.
- Long-term care insurance, if your parent has a policy.
- VA: eligible veterans may get nursing home care through the VA or a state veterans home. See veterans' care.
Comparing with other care
| Kansas, 2025 monthly median | Cost |
|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,975 |
| Home care, 44 hours a week | $6,435 |
| Nursing home, shared room | $8,669 |
If your parent doesn't need daily skilled nursing, assisted living or care at home may cost less.
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Questions families ask
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Kansas?
The 2025 median was $8,669 a month for a shared room and $9,064 for a private room.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Missouri?
The 2025 median was $6,741 a month for a shared room and $7,604 for a private room.
Does Medicare pay for nursing homes?
Only for short skilled stays that meet Medicare's rules, up to 100 days per benefit period. Not for long-term custodial care.
What happens when the money runs out?
Many residents apply for Medicaid. Ask whether the nursing home accepts Medicaid before moving in.