Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO, is a skilled nursing facility with 60 certified beds, and in June 2025, there are 21 beds available, so there shouldn't be a long wait if someone needs help moving in, and it's got a good variety of services for seniors who need help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and all those daily tasks that can get tricky with age, plus round-the-clock skilled nursing staff and an emergency alert system for peace of mind if someone's worried about falls or medical problems popping up overnight, and the staff there, including administrator Katlind Murry, seem to take care with private rooms, each with its own bathroom-handicap accessible too-so seniors who want to bring some of their own furniture can do so, and there's cable TV, air conditioning, and fast internet in the rooms, all of which helps to keep people comfortable.
You always find someone cooking because meals get served by a professional chef with all-day dining options-buffet-style, in a big dining room-so residents can eat when they want, and those who have allergies, diabetes, or need special diets get their needs met, with meal preparation done for them and an onsite pharmacy for prescriptions. They've got visiting occupational, physical, and speech therapists for folks bouncing back from illness or injury, plus the restorative nursing team helps people keep or regain their independence, and for those needing more support, hospice and Alzheimer's care services are available. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, and it's licensed by the State of Missouri, so families don't have to worry about whether insurance covers a stay or whether it's legit.
Every week there's always something happening-arts and games rooms, music, movies in the theater, a library, garden, outdoor activities, church services, and shopping trips out in the community, as well as scheduled activities like wellness and sauna time-and the staff take care of the housekeeping and laundry, so nobody has to fret about chores, plus there's help with move-in coordination, parking, and transportation. There's an emphasis on comfort and well-being through choices in care plans, and the resident and family councils get involved to help manage care and services.
The facility is government-owned by Knox County and is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means residents can usually move between different types of care as their needs change, and if anyone wants to find out more about what kind of help or care would be right, there's a care finder service they can use.
