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Assisted living costs in Buxton average about $4,576 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 168 communities in Buxton. Our detailed directory has 3014 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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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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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.
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...
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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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Everything is going well here for my love one. When I first toured the facility I really liked it, it’s a newer facility, it’s really bright, very very clean, and it’s more of an upscale living experience...
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Buxton, MO

The average cost of senior living in Buxton is $4,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include De Kalb, MO with an average of $3,859 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buxton, MO vs. nearby cities

Buxton, MO
$4,576/mo
$4,687/mo
$4,615/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buxton, MO vs. the state and national average

Buxton, MO
$4,576/mo
U.S. national average
$4,669/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buxton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,576/mo
$5,683/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buxton, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,840/mo
Studio
$4,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,057/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,405/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,556/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buxton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buxton, 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 Buxton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buxton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buxton

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Vintage Park at 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Village at Olathe, the staff members are described as 'warm and friendly', and at Tiffany Springs Senior Living, they are 'easy to work with'. Overall, residents appreciate the care ...
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Home-like atmosphere. Reviews highlight the cozy and comfortable feel of some communities, such as , where the staff create a home environment for their residents. The'small number of beds', 'old furniture', and 'no glamorous décor' mentioned in the review don't detract from the residents' experience, as they prefer ...
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Reasonable and flexible pricing. Several reviews mention that some communities offer reasonable and flexible pricing, like Pegasus Landing of Overland Park, which is 'the most reasonable care residence' considered. Families appreciate that these communities don't charge exorbitant fees and offer various care options to accomm ...
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Variety of activities. Communities that offer a range of activities cater to residents' diverse interests and keep them engaged. At Addington Place of Shoal Creek, residents enjoy chatting with other people, and the common room provides opportunities for social interaction. Some communities, like Tiffany Springs Se ...
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Thoughtful communication. Clear and consistent communication between communities and families is essential for building trust and ensuring that care needs are met. At The Burlington Creek Senior Living, staff members are described as 'responsive and available', and at The Madison Senior Living, communication between ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Many families prefer communities that are easily accessible, allowing them to visit frequently and remain involved in their loved ones' lives. At The Parkway Senior Living, the location is a significant selling point, and at The Village at Carroll Park, the proximity of the facility to their ...
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Buxton review score based on 614 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 614 reviews of 156 Buxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buxton 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

Buxton review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
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Review subcategories for Buxton 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 614 reviews of 156 Buxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buxton 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.
Buxton, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Buxton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buxton, 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 Buxton 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 Buxton 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
73.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buxton 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 Buxton 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
64.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buxton 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 Buxton 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
50.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Buxton 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 Buxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.6%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buxton 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 Buxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.8%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.6%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buxton

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 Buxton protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buxton, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 168 assisted living facilities near Buxton, Missouri. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Buxton, Missouri are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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