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Memory care in Wood Heights offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Wood Heights is about $6,110 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 80 communities, read 2412 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Wood Heights, MO

The average cost of senior living in Wood Heights is $6,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Henrietta, MO with an average of $5,307 per month.

Memory care costs in Wood Heights, MO, vs. nearby cities

Wood Heights, MO
$6,110/mo
$6,110/mo

Memory care costs in Wood Heights, MO, vs. state and national averages

Wood Heights, MO
$6,110/mo
U.S. national average
$5,555/mo

Memory care costs in Wood Heights, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,110/mo

Memory care costs in Wood Heights, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,600/mo
Studio
$5,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,049/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,152/mo

Senior living costs in Wood Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wood Heights, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood Heights, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$6,110/mo$5,510/mo$5,555/mo
Assisted Living$4,547/mo$4,025/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,153/mo$3,729/mo$4,189/mo
Memory Care
Wood Heights, MO:$6,110/mo
Missouri:$5,510/mo
U.S.:$5,555/mo
Assisted Living
Wood Heights, MO:$4,547/mo
Missouri:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wood Heights, MO:$3,153/mo
Missouri:$3,729/mo
U.S.:$4,189/mo
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Memory care costs in Wood Heights, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Wood Heights and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Wood Heights, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wood Heights have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wood Heights, MO$6,364/mo$6,301/mo+1.0%
Missouri$6,158/mo$6,178/mo-0.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Wood Heights, MO
2024 average cost:$6,364/mo
2023 average cost:$6,301/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$6,158/mo
2023 average cost:$6,178/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wood Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Wood Heights

Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO

5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Silverado Lee's Summit Memory Care Community

4.6
I would say that it's hardest thing I've ever done to put my husband in this place. But I really don't think any other place would have been better. He wanted to be home, of course. The friendliness of the staff helped me. When my loved one tried to get out someone was there to prevent it. ...
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Benton House of Raymore

4.1
The experience was pretty good. [name removed] had really good care most of the time while he was there. The staff became like family to us, and were always willing to help me when I would have a bad day while visiting, or helped me as he needed more care. They did have a few problems with ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Expert care for memory care residents. Many reviews praise the specialized care that memory care community staff provide, with several residents showing significant improvement after moving in. At Sunrise of Leawood, the sales team went above and beyond to help a family get their loved one out of a previous unsatisfactory situation ...
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Friendly and open community. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at different communities. At Sunrise of Leawood, residents enjoy activities like bingo and live music performances, while families appreciate the relaxed visitation policies and pet-friendly environment at Benton House of Raymore.
Individually tailored activities for residents. Communities offer activities that cater to the unique interests of their residents, ensuring engagement and socialization. For example, at Stratford Commons Memory Care Community, staff try to accommodate individual preferences and needs, making sure that each resident feels included and value ...
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Pet-friendly policies. Pets are welcome at some communities, providing comfort and companionship for residents. This is a significant factor for many families, as seen in reviews for Benton House of Raymore where the pet-friendly environment is highly appreciated.
Excellent communication between staff and families. Regular communication between staff and families is key to ensuring that care needs are met and families are informed. Communities like The Village at Carroll Park and Brookdale College Square have received positive feedback for their open and approachable staff, making families feel welcome ...
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Specialized care for unique resident needs. Communities cater to the specific needs of their residents, with some residents experiencing significant improvements after moving in. At Benton House of Raymore, staff take consideration of individual requirements and adapt activities to meet their needs.
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Wood Heights review score based on 544 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 544 reviews of 76 Wood Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood Heights review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wood Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
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Review subcategories for Wood Heights memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 544 reviews of 76 Wood Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Heights resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wood Heights, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Wood Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Wood Heights memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wood Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wood Heights, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Heights memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wood Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wood Heights, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.5%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Heights memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wood Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood Heights, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
59.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.3%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.2%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Heights memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wood Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood Heights, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
64.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Heights memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wood Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood Heights, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
76.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
67.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.3%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80.3%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
59.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Wood Heights

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Wood Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Gardens, Benton House of Blue Springs and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wood Heights, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 80 memory care facilities near Wood Heights, Missouri. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wood Heights, Missouri are Vintage Gardens and Brookdale College Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 80 memory care facilities near you in Wood Heights, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wood Heights, Missouri, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wood Heights, Missouri, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Wood Heights, Missouri ranges from $795 to $61500. The average Memory Care cost in Wood Heights, Missouri is $6,110. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wood Heights, Missouri typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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