Nursing Homes Near Hillsboro, MO
Hillsboro is the county seat of Jefferson County, Missouri. Families in Hillsboro looking for skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation care have access to quality facilities throughout Jefferson County. Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum — approximately 15 miles from Hillsboro — is the area’s most nationally recognized skilled nursing facility.
Closest Award-Winning SNF to Hillsboro
Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Hillsboro families a nationally recognized alternative to larger urban nursing homes:
- Newsweek Best Nursing Homes 2025
- AHCA/NCAL Silver Quality Award 2024
- Top 10 Nursing Homes in Missouri 2021
- Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and private pay accepted
Services for Hillsboro-Area Patients
Whether your loved one needs short-term rehab after a hospital stay at Mercy Hospital Jefferson or SSM Health St. Clare, or requires long-term skilled nursing care, Scenic provides comprehensive services:
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy
- 24-hour skilled nursing
- Wound care and complex medical management
- Long-term care with individualized care plans
Getting to Scenic from Hillsboro
From Hillsboro, MO: Take Highway 21 North to I-55 North, exit at Herculaneum. Drive time is approximately 20-25 minutes. Our facility is located in Herculaneum, MO 63048.
Jefferson County Medicaid Resources
Hillsboro-area residents who need Medicaid-covered nursing home care can apply through the Missouri Department of Social Services. For help understanding eligibility and the application process, contact the Jefferson County Family Support Division or speak with a free senior care advisor at A Place for Mom.