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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buchanan County, MO

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Assisted living costs in Buchanan County average about $4,798 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 90 communities in Buchanan County. Our detailed directory has 1734 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Joseph, Leavenworth and Platte City.

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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Photo of Superior Park Mental Health Care Facility
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.
Superior Park is known for its accommodations for mental health patients. We understand the importance of patient independence and socialization, while also providing the quality care that our residents need. We pride ourselves on our social gateways. Superior park strives to provide creative...
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.
Photo of Glennon RCF
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...
Photo of Dumas Long Term Care
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.
Photo of Blue Hills Rest Home
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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...
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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.
Photo of Maywood Manor
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.
Photo of Stratford Commons Assisted Ctr
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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.
Photo of The Abode Health Centers - The Chateau
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
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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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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.
Photo of Golden Living Community/Center - Maryville
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Photo of Maryville Chateau Senior Living
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...
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Photo of EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park
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.
EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park is the residence of choice for increased independence. WE offer all the comforts of home and much more. The surroundings are charming and graceful with fine dining and exceptional amenities available to all our residents. And, most importantly, there is...
Photo of The Oaks
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.

Cost of assisted living in Buchanan County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan County is $4,798 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agency, MO with an average of $4,668 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buchanan County, MO, vs. nearby counties

Buchanan County, MO
$4,798/mo

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

Buchanan County, MO
$4,798/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan County, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,798/mo
$6,804/mo

Assisted living costs in Buchanan County, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,138/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan County 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: Buchanan County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan County, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,798/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,804/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,721/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan County, MO:$4,798/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan County, MO:$6,804/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan County, MO:$2,721/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buchanan County, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buchanan County 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 average 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
Buchanan County, MO$4,963/mo$4,805/mo+3.3%
Missouri$4,789/mo$4,681/mo+2.3%
National$5,128/mo$4,791/mo+7.0%
Buchanan County, MO
2024 average cost:$4,963/mo
2023 average cost:$4,805/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,681/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,791/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buchanan County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buchanan County

Homestead Assisted Living of Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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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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Buchanan County review score based on 330 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 330 reviews of 90 Buchanan County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buchanan County 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

Buchanan County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Buchanan County, MO90 facilities
7.8
DeKalb County, MO51 facilities
8.4
Clinton County, MO111 facilities

Review subcategories for Buchanan County 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 330 reviews of 90 Buchanan County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buchanan County 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.
Buchanan County, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Buchanan County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buchanan County

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 Buchanan County protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Vintage Gardens, Benedictine Living Community St. Joseph and The Ashton on the Plaza are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buchanan County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 90 assisted living facilities near Buchanan County, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Buchanan County, Missouri is Shawnee Hills Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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