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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Missouri is $5,427, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Exeter area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
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.
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Exeter, MO

The average cost of senior living in Missouri is $5,427 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Missouri vs. 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 state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMissouriU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,427/mo$5,830/mo6.9% below national median
Memory Care$6,733/mo$6,999/mo3.8% below national median
Independent Living$3,355/mo$3,520/mo4.7% below national median
Assisted Living
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.9% below national median
Memory Care
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:3.8% below national median
Independent Living
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:4.7% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Exeter, 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 Exeter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Exeter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Exeter

Essex of Ozark

5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO

5.0
This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage, a Viva Community

5.0
We picked this community, because of the location, and it's close to my home.. It's a great place. I guess they are all pricey, but I would definitely recommend it. It's about 15 min further away but the cost is much more affordable for whats in the bank.

Exeter review score based on 254 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 79 Exeter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Exeter 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

Exeter review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Exeter, MO79 facilities
8.3
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Review subcategories for Exeter 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 254 reviews of 79 Exeter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Exeter 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.
Exeter, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.6
Friendliness
3.5
3.7
Care services
3.3
3.3
Staff
3.4
3.5
Meals & dining
3.2
3.2
Activities
3.2
3.2
Value for cost*
3.2
3.3
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Exeter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Exeter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Exeter, 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 Exeter 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 Exeter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Exeter, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.2%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.7%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Exeter 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 Exeter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Exeter, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Exeter 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 Exeter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Exeter, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Exeter 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 Exeter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Exeter, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Exeter 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 Exeter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Exeter, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Exeter

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Mission Ridge, The Langford of Fayetteville and Village on the Park Bentonville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Exeter, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 85 assisted living facilities near Exeter, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Exeter, Missouri is Mission Ridge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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