Moving to the ozarks

[christina0001]

LPNs positions are pretty limited, usually to clinics and nursing homes. I'm a couple of hours from LoO and none of the homecare agencies (if that is what you are referring to when you say "traveling" jobs) in my area hire LPNs. RNs are highly desired and many hospitals in this area will help pay for you to get your RN.

The Warsaw, LoO and Bolivar areas seem to be growing as far as healthcare is concerned. I would caution considering Springfield right now, with the recent semi-closure of Ozark Community Hospital, and I am hearing Mercy-Springfield is trimming clinical and non-clinical staff, and cutting physician bonuses, due to the AHCA.

Good luck!

[ION1010]

Sharpydove, lots of questions. We're actively looking at properties on the Lake, mm60+ and wondered about:
1) Broadband availability?
2) Electric heat? Really? What are the electric rates like?
3) How much will we need a generator in the winter? Frozen pipes are not good.
4) How is mail service at the Lake? Is there a central mailbox location?
5) Ditto newspaper delivery, though I doubt that's available.
6) Who Plows the streets?
Since we'll be retired, none of this is a deal breaker, just want to go in with eyes open.

Thanks, ION1010

[TonyZubku]

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[movingandmoving]

ION1010 , did you get info on Camdenton as you had requested in your post?


SharpyDove,

Any insights are really welcome.

we are exploring moving to the lake area. I can work from home, so reliable internet is all I need.

[ShowMeBryan]

You could also expand your search to Jefferson City for the Lake area. Branson is another option if you want to be on a lake Table Rock). Camdenton would be good as well as nearby Lebanon.

[ION1010]

Here's what we learned during a house hunting trip to the Lake:

1) Broadband availability?
It depends on where you're at, though I understand it's available.
2) Electric heat? Really? What are the electric rates like?
Can't get much info here, apples and oranges.
3) How much will we need a generator in the winter? Frozen pipes are not good.
A good fireplace or wood stove is always handy. Some properties have LP.
4) How is mail service at the Lake? Is there a central mailbox location?
Residential mailboxes are the norm
5) Ditto newspaper delivery, though I doubt that's available.
Unknown, but doubtful.
6) Who Plows the streets?
The state plows the state roads but you're on your own after that unless you have a HOA or are in a municipality.

More importantly, lack of building codes leads to some very iffy 'improvements' and construction. One property had electrical wiring that was pushing "Fatality" status. Others had egress issues that wouldn't be tolerated in most towns. Buyers must be aware.

We liked the Moscow end of the Lake (and the town itself) with pretty easy access to shopping and restaurants. I don't think there's a place on that west side of the Lake that isn't, minimum, 1/2 hour or more from a town. Living there year 'round will include careful planning for supplies.