Assisted Living HANNIBAL, MO

Hannibal, Missouri Assisted Living for Seniors

Along the Mississippi River is Hannibal, a town that is approximately 100 miles from St. Louis. The town presents a convenient four lane high way access to Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Minneapolis and Des Moines. It is home to around 17,000 individuals and it is an excellent spot to visit, shop, work and live. The city provides a full range of public services that include parks and recreation, fire, police, streets, public works, tourism, inspections, airport and library.

Senior adults in the town are lucky to have the option of residing in assisted living facilities in Hannibal. Here, they can pay a monthly rate to access semi-private or even private rooms, meals and snacks, assistance with everyday living needs, laundry and housekeeping among many others. They are an excellent alternative to skilled or intermediate nursing care. A physician must conduct a physical assessment before residents settle into their new assisted homes. The professional is also responsible for providing documentation if the resident has any medical orders. The personnel conducts the evaluation within the first week of arrival and again as many times as needed or at least two times in a year. These are essential as they are used to create care plans for the senior adults.

A majority of assisted living communities in Hannibal provide medication management services. Every other month, a registered nurse, physician, or pharmacist must review the drug regimens of the occupants. Any person who is responsible for dispensing drugs among the seniors must have proper licenses to take on this responsibility.  Staff should distribute and store medication efficiently and safely.

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Protestant and Presbyterian senior living services may be provided in some Hannibal, MO assisted living facilities. Pet friendly services may also be available. Call (866) 892-7533 for availability.