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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Atherton, MO
Assisted living costs in Atherton average about $4,412 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Atherton. Our detailed directory has 81 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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9.8
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28 reviews
They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
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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7.8
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12 reviews
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place...
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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7.5
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11 reviews
It has almost all been a positive experience. The main dining area not always cleanest. There was only 1 challenging aid and they didn't stay long. The care services started a bit slow but when activities...
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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16 reviews
Excellent physical therapy department. Responsive medical staff. I love Dr. [name removed]. My mother's health has improved while living there. The facility is old, but a new director just hired and already...
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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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...
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.
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...
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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Cost of assisted living in Atherton, MO
The average cost of senior living in Atherton is $4,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wood Heights, MO with an average of $3,908 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Atherton, MO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Atherton, MO
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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 50 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 50 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
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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 50 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
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
53%
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*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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
14.3%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.4%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Atherton protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Senior Star at Wexford Place and The Forum at Overland Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Atherton, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near Atherton, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Atherton, Missouri is Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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