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Assisted living costs in Dean average about $4,668 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 51 communities in Dean. Our detailed directory has 733 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Joseph, Gower and Wathena.

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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They have an onsite doctor, so the resident doesn't have to leave. The community is very friendly. They have meals and you call ahead and eat with your loved one, prior to COVID. The staff makes sure...
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.
Heritage Village of Gladstone is an assisted living community located in the city of Gladstone, Missouri in the county of Clay. Residents of this community can easily spend their days wandering through the wooded trails of Hidden Hollow Park which touches up against the back yard of Heritage...
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
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.
Grand Royale Senior LivingGrand Royale Senior Living is a luxury senior living community in Gladstone, Missouri. A suburb of Kansas City, Gladstone sits just 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City, and 10 minutes from the Kansas City airport. Grand Royale is within convenient access to shopping,...
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It is a very homey place. Everything is what my Mom wanted. Size of apartment and just the minimal that she needed since she is getting really forgetful and they help her when she needs help. She is in the...
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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.
Photo of Chilton Place
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.
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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.
Photo of The Willow
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.
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Photo of Wild Kat Estates LLC
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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.
Wild-Kat Estates is a family-owned and operated assisted living community where we are a family. Each resident is a part of all of our extended family from the moment we meet. We pride ourselves on one-on-one time with each resident so they feel comfortable.
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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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It's okay. Mother seems to be very happy there. They have both independent and assisted. They have a bus if they want to go somewhere they can. I like that we won't have to move her far if she starts to need...
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 The Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village is a family owned and operated facility since 1983. With two levels of care The Village offers independence with oversight. We offer Residential Care and independent apartments. All private rooms, wall to wall carpet, professional staff and delicious meals makes The Village feel like...
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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.
Photo of Golden Living Community/Center - Maryville
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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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.
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, 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.
Photo of Village Villa
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 Jonesbrook Estates, LLC
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.
Photo of Falls City Care Ctr
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.
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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
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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I would highly recommend Orilla's Way to anybody looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dean, MO

The average cost of senior living in Dean is $4,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amazonia, MO with an average of $4,668 per month.

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

Dean, MO
$4,668/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,668/mo
$6,804/mo

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

Studio
$4,423/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,844/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,252/mo

Senior living costs in Dean 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: Dean, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDean, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,668/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
Dean, MO:$4,668/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dean, MO:$6,804/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dean, MO:$2,721/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dean, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dean 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
Dean, MO$4,924/mo$4,777/mo+3.1%
Missouri$4,977/mo$4,698/mo+5.9%
National$5,285/mo$4,942/mo+6.9%
Dean, MO
2024 average cost:$4,924/mo
2023 average cost:$4,777/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,977/mo
2023 average cost:$4,698/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,285/mo
2023 average cost:$4,942/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dean, 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 Dean.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dean

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dean

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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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.

Bristol Manor of Maryville

5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Dean review score based on 139 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 139 reviews of 51 Dean assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dean 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

Dean review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Dean, MO51 facilities
7.9
St. Joseph, MO60 facilities
9.4
Maysville, MO12 facilities

Review subcategories for Dean 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 139 reviews of 51 Dean assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dean 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.
Dean, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Dean assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dean assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dean, 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 Dean 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 Dean that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dean, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.1%
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
58.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dean 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 Dean Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dean, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dean 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 Dean partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dean, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dean 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 Dean communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dean, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dean 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 Dean offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dean, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dean

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 Dean protect seniors.
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