Hickory Manor

Hickory Manor is a skilled nursing facility rooted in the close-knit community of Licking, Missouri, a small Texas County town nestled in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. Located at 209 Hickory Street, the facility offers residents and families the comfort of small-town familiarity combined with dedicated clinical care for those with complex or long-term nursing needs. As an individually operated facility, Hickory Manor reflects the spirit of independent ownership: a direct, personal relationship between management and residents that larger institutional providers rarely achieve. Staff members know residents by name and by story, and care plans are developed with genuine attention to each individual's health history, preferences, and family dynamics. The facility provides skilled nursing services including 24-hour licensed nursing care, long-term residential support, post-acute recovery, medication management, and therapeutic services. For residents requiring acute hospital care, Texas County Memorial Hospital in nearby Houston, Missouri — approximately 20 miles to the east — serves as the primary regional hospital, offering emergency services, surgical care, and specialist consultations. Licking's setting in the Ozarks is one of its defining appeals. The town is surrounded by the scenic landscapes of the Mark Twain National Forest, offering some of Missouri's most beautiful natural environments. The area's clean air, quiet pace, and deep community ties make it a naturally soothing environment for aging adults who have spent their lives in rural Missouri. The Current River corridor to the south draws outdoor enthusiasts and families, and the region's bass fishing, hiking, and seasonal color draw visitors throughout the year. For families and residents who treasure a strong sense of place and community belonging, Hickory Manor offers something rare in senior care: a facility that is genuinely part of the local fabric of Licking, Missouri. It is a place where neighbors care for neighbors, and where the values of rural Missouri — hard work, honesty, and genuine compassion — are expressed every day in how residents are treated.