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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Galena, KS
If you’re looking for assisted living in Galena, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Galena or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Galena.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Galena for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Galena area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Empire City.
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All of the staff is super friendly and helpful. I love being able to message or call the nurse line if I need to. The food is excellent and the kitchen staff is also great. The outings are really nice to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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The staff really provided my nephew and his wife the best possible support during my sister's passing. I can't say enough positive things about the staff's compassion and willingness to go beyond...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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My mom is doing really great at this community. The staff is very caring and helpful. Mom loves all of the meals and variety. She stays active with great activities. The community is very clean and nice. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Silver Creek.Silver Creek and The Arbors at Silver Creek is located on Texas Avenue in beautiful Joplin, MO. Joplin is in southwest Missouri in the “four...
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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.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Foxberry Terrace.Foxberry Terrace is located in Webb City, Missouri. We specialize in person centered care offering a home away from home atmosphere. Our staff...
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My friend uses to live at one of the sister communities to this property and his experience has been much better than where he was. He is doing very well making friends enjoying his new surroundings. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 assisted living in Galena, KS
The average cost of senior living in Galena is $3,499 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chetopa, KS with an average of $2,335 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Galena
Recent reviews for assisted living in Galena
Oak Pointe of Neosho
5.0
Our experience has been great!
The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do.
Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Maple Tree Terrace in Carthage, MO
4.0
So far they seem to be doing a good job here. They're very communicative, and let me know immediately if anything goes wrong. Everyone is very friendly, and they're doing a great job looking after her.
Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO
4.3
Spring River Christian Village is a faith-based facility.
I think the biggest challenge they have been having is to maintain optimal staffing. It seems to me that sometimes the staff to resident ratio is not at a sufficient level (mostly on holidays and weekends).
I would definitely ...
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Galena review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 12 Galena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Galena review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Galena review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Galena assisted living
When assisted living 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 27 reviews of 12 Galena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Galena resident and family assisted living 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.Galena, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
3.7
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Galena assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galena, 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 Galena assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Galena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Galena, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Galena assisted living
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 Galena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galena, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galena assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Galena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galena, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Galena assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Galena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galena, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galena assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Galena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galena, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Galena
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Galena protect seniors.
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