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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dessa, MO
Assisted living costs in Dessa average about $3,522 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 75 communities in Dessa. Our detailed directory has 200 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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Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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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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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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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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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.
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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is a very clean, nice community. The room floor plans are the same, they could be bigger. It is a good size for one person. My mother in law has made a lot of friends. Staff is very responsive. The food...
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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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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My loved one is staying here until a cottage opens up at one of the two facilities she is on the wait list for. Overall the experience has been pretty good. She is in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that...
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.
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 Dessa, MO
The average cost of senior living in Dessa is $3,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seneca, MO with an average of $3,394 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dessa, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dessa, MO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dessa, MO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dessa, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dessa
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dessa
Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.
Village on the Park Bentonville
4.6
The community is a little pricey but in comparison to where our loved one was previous it is working out better because she has a good nursing staff that is on deck. The meals were good up until about this point and now they have ran out of some essential items and we aren't sure why. Even ...
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Oak Pointe of Neosho
5.0
Our experience has been great!
The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do.
Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Varied meal options and accommodating food services. Many reviews mention the importance of meal quality and food options for residents at various communities. At Spring River Christian Village, the nurses are very nice, and while the food is fine, residents have the option of ordering sandwiches or hamburgers if they don't prefer the main meal. ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and willingness of staff members to go above and beyond for residents. At Brookfield Bella Vista, the staff painted a resident's room to her request and the activity department arranges outings that residents enjoy. At Village on the Park Bentonville, ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness is a significant concern for residents and their families, and many reviews highlight the importance of clean and well-maintained facilities. At Brookfield Bella Vista, the housekeeping staff is wonderful, and residents have complimented the cleanliness of their rooms. At Oak Poin ...
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Individualized living spaces. Residents value having personal living spaces that cater to their individual preferences and needs. At Oak Pointe of Neosho, the room sizes are generous and there is plenty of open community space. At Pinnacle Groves, although it's a newly built facility, some residents feel left out due to ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Socializing and staying engaged is essential for residents' overall well-being, and many reviews highlight the importance of diverse and interesting activities. At Oak Pointe of Neosho, residents enjoy outings outside the facility, and there are numerous scheduled activities for residents to p ...
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Supportive environment for emotional needs. Emotional support and encouragement are crucial aspects of senior living, and many reviews mention the importance of a caring and compassionate community. At Spring River Christian Village, the staff provided exceptional support during a loved one's passing, and at Brookfield Bella Vista, th ...
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Dessa review score based on 94 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 94 reviews of 58 Dessa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dessa 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
Dessa review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dessa 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 94 reviews of 58 Dessa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dessa 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.Dessa, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Dessa assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dessa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dessa, 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 Dessa 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 Dessa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dessa, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dessa 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 Dessa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dessa, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dessa 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 Dessa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dessa, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Dessa 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 Dessa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dessa, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dessa 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 Dessa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dessa, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dessa
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 Dessa protect seniors.
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Concordia of Bella Vista, The Bungalows at Springdale and Oak Pointe of Neosho are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dessa, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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