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Assisted living costs in Atherton average about $4,771 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Atherton. Our detailed directory has 97 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Atherton Assisted Living Facilities | 97 Reviews

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Photo of Our Lady of Mercy Country Home
33 Photos available
9.6
Review score
29 reviews
9.6
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29 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
14%
3 star
3%
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0%
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Mom does not care for the food. It is very bland with no real choices and a lot of sandwiches are given for meals. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Facility is old but well kept. There also needs to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of The Groves
55 Photos available
8.2
Review score
27 reviews
8.2
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27 reviews
5 star
26%
4 star
29%
3 star
11%
2 star
15%
1 star
19%
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[name removed] , the director, is wonderful! If your family member has dementia/mental issues, ask her to attend the assessment with your loved one. The woman who did the assessment can be cold and without...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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Photo of The Wellington Senior Living
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7.9
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15 reviews
7.9
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15 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
41%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
1 star
13%
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My Mom and Mother in law love it. Bingo and the crafts the entertainment the beauty shop are their Favs. The food is ok. It's always clean and smells good. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for...
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.
The Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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Photo of Norterre
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7.5
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12 reviews
7.5
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12 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
17%
3 star
8%
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0%
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8%
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They took very good care of my husband. They had medical staff who cared. They have assisted living, rehab, skilled nursing & long term care. Their food was very good & they had activities to do. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Norterre, a beautiful community located in Liberty, MO, located just north of Liberty Hospital, five minutes to downtown Liberty and area shopping and dining.Norterre is a vibrant community built with the desire and vision to serve generations of people in one unique place. A place that offers...
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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
When the obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
Photo of Baptist Homes of Independence
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Atherton, MO

The average cost of senior living in Atherton is $4,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napoleon, MO with an average of $4,443 per month.

Assisted living costs in Atherton, MO, vs. nearby cities

Atherton, MO
$4,771/mo

Assisted living costs in Atherton, MO, vs. state and national averages

Atherton, MO
$4,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Atherton, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,771/mo
$6,074/mo

Assisted living costs in Atherton, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,095/mo
Studio
$3,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,132/mo

Senior living costs in Atherton 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: Atherton, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtherton, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,771/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$6,074/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,644/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Atherton, MO:$4,771/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Atherton, MO:$6,074/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Atherton, MO:$3,644/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Atherton, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Atherton 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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Assisted living cost trends in Atherton, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Atherton 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
Atherton, MO$3,394/mo$3,902/mo-13.0%
Missouri$4,708/mo$4,793/mo-1.8%
National$4,546/mo$4,563/mo-0.4%
Atherton, MO
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,902/mo
Percent change:-13.0%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,546/mo
2023 average cost:$4,563/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Atherton, MO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Atherton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Atherton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Atherton

Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence, MO

5.0
Every time we go into Blue Hills, it seems very clean. There is always staff on site making sure the space is spotless. Everyone on staff is very friendly and helpful. They are good people! Blue Hills is a great value and the care is wonderful for the price. My mother has fallen a couple of ...
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Heritage Village of Gladstone

5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.

Atherton review score based on 38 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 7 Atherton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Atherton 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

Atherton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Atherton, MO7 facilities
8.2
Missouri City, MO10 facilities
7.6
River Bend, MO16 facilities

Review subcategories for Atherton 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 38 reviews of 7 Atherton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Atherton 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.
Atherton, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Atherton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atherton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atherton, 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 Atherton 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 Atherton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Atherton, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Atherton 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 Atherton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Atherton, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atherton 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 Atherton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atherton, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Atherton 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 Atherton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atherton, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Atherton 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 Atherton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atherton, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Atherton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Atherton protect seniors.
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