Best Nursing Homes in Lafayette County
Compare 5 nursing homes in Lafayette County, Missouri.
About 19.8% of Lafayette County's population is aged 65+ (6,626 residents). The 65+ population has grown +8.2% since 2020. Median household income is $79,091. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
| Facility | Rating | City | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Nursing Home | 4 | Concordia | For-profit |
| Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation | 2 | Lexington | For-profit |
| Apple Ridge Care Center | 1 | Waverly | For-profit |
| Meyer Care Center | 1 | Higginsville | Non-profit |
| Odessa Health Care Center | 1 | Odessa | For-profit |
Lafayette County: residents 65+ over time
How are these ratings calculated?
The CMS five-star quality rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read our plain-language explainer for nursing homes to understand exactly what each star means — and what it does not.
Data as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.