Stockton Senior Center to Close November 25
The Korth Senior Center in Stockton, Missouri will close its doors after its last in-person meal service on November 24.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Eldercare
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The Korth Senior Center in Stockton, Missouri will close November 25, 2026, following a final in-person meal service on November 24. The building board, which owns and maintains the facility, has struggled to pay for needed repairs including the roof, windows, kitchen, plumbing and parking lot.
Why it matters
Average daily meals fell from about 32 to 22 over roughly one year, and local fundraising has been difficult to secure. Care Connection has contributed to the building in the past but says it cannot cover the costs, and the state has proposed a 20% funding cut to the Senior Services Growth and Development Fund.
Average daily meal attendance fell from about 32 to 22 over roughly one year, according to center figures. The state has proposed a 20% cut to the Senior Services Growth and Development Fund, and the report does not say whether that cut has been finalized.
The players
Care Connection
Care Connection is a regional provider of senior services that has contributed money to the Korth Senior Center building in the past and says it will continue serving Stockton seniors after the closure.
The details
The building board, which owns and maintains the Korth Senior Center, has struggled to pay for repairs, while the senior center board handles fundraising and community engagement. Care Connection, which has contributed money to the building before, has said it cannot provide enough funding to cover the costs, and it will continue providing essential services to Stockton seniors without the building.
Timeline
Nov. 24, 2026: Last in-person meal service at the Korth Senior Center.
Nov. 25, 2026: Korth Senior Center closes.
Roadmap
The closure reflects the funding pressure facing small rural senior centers, which is compounded by the state's proposed 20% cut to the Senior Services Growth and Development Fund. Four senior centers have closed in the last year, indicating a pattern rather than an isolated case.
Stockton seniors who rely on the Korth Senior Center for meals and social contact will need to find alternatives after November 24. Care Connection says it will continue providing essential services without the building, so residents should contact the provider directly to learn what remains available.
The takeaway
Seniors and families in Stockton should plan now for meal and service changes after November 24, since the closure is set and the building's repair needs and funding gaps were not resolved in time to prevent it.
What happens next
The Korth Senior Center closes on November 25, 2026, after its final in-person meal service on November 24.
Further reading
Explore more local coverage in Eldercare to see how other senior programs are adapting to funding changes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ky3.
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