Learn more about senior care in Columbia, MO

No, we do not accept insurance and are private pay only. We aim to keep our services affordable to help as many people as possible. With our personalized care plans, you’ll get exactly the support you need – and nothing that you don’t. We know that the longer you or your loved ones can stay in your home, the more affordable your healthcare will be.

We don’t take insurance but we will help you utilize what insurance provides and fill in the gaps of what they don’t cover. There is no ability to tailor care when you work with insurance. It is one size fits all which is the opposite of what we do. Without insurance involved we are able to give you more choices and freedom. 

Our care management services include helping put your insurance to work for you, and negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf. We speak insurance and have a background in working with them and advocating for you.

Our team of skilled concierge nurses in Columbia, MO have years of experience in ICU and ER settings, so they’re trained to handle just about any kind of health issue or emergency. Some of the most common things we help our patients with include: wound care, post-op recovery, medication management, heart health support, blood pressure monitoring, IV infusions, diabetes management, mobility support and more. 

Our care management team pulls all of these services together, ensuring a coordinated effort between Navigate Wellness and all of your providers. Clear communication and collaboration ensure you get the best care possible.

There are so many ways that Navigate Wellness can help. We accompany our clients to doctor’s appointments, work on medication management, conduct head-to-toe physical assessments, provide wound care support and more. We can also help clients with showering, reviewing any new or ongoing symptoms and helping them make additional appointments with their providers. 

We also ensure your loved one is getting regular check-ins from a trained medical professional, so we can proactively catch any signs of new decline. Our team can coordinate our services with your loved one’s existing healthcare team, including any doctors and specialists.

If you or your loved one needs to go to the hospital, our nursing team can help. In-person or over-the-phone support can help you determine if a hospital visit is needed. If you do go to the ER, we can meet you there to provide support and ensure you have a trusted professional with all of your medical information on hand.

We aim to make any trip to the hospital easier. Before you leave home, we’ll tell you what to expect, and what tests should be run and help prepare you to answer questions. Our goal is to create truly informed consent, reduce the overwhelm of appointments, and get you home quicker.

Because our team members have worked inside the hospital system, we know what to expect and share that knowledge with you.

Plan requirements depend on your specific package. On average, our clients are seen twice a week. Eight total monthly visits is ideal. The types of visits can vary based on your needs, with a mix of nursing visits and care navigation appointments.

No, we don’t require long-term contracts. We evaluate your needs on an ongoing basis and develop a monthly plan based on your needs.

The cost of an assisted living community is generally about $5,000 to $7,500 per month. Independent living communities typically cost between $2,000 and $3,000 per month. Neither of these care options include any skilled nursing support.

The average cost of nursing home care in Missouri overall is similar to the national average, which is around $7,000 to $8,000 per month. However, it’s essential to note that costs can vary significantly based on factors such as the level of care needed and the specific amenities offered.

The monthly cost for services from Navigate Wellness is typically between $1,500 to $2,500 per month. Not only does this cost far less, it also allows our clients to stay at home and get better care from a multidisciplinary team.

Seniors in Missouri can access various assistance programs and resources designed to support their needs. These include state and federal programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and local agencies and nonprofits that offer services ranging from healthcare assistance to housing and nutrition support. 

Additionally, there are community-based organizations and senior centers throughout the state that provide social activities, education, and support services tailored to seniors’ needs. Aging Best, for example, delivers a variety of services and programs to help aging Missouri residents be as independent as possible. At Navigate Wellness, we can help refer you to these services to complement our work together.