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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Handy, MO
Assisted living costs in Handy average about $3,612 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Handy. Our detailed directory has 7 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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8.5
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6 reviews
I have lived here since opening day and have made many friends. I think that if your loved one would give it a try they would love it. We have many activities with volunteers who come in. We also have a blue...
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.
Cedarhurst of West Plains will be home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 21 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of West Plains strives to be the...
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1 review
I have already sent a review in and there are a few things I do not understand. In your statement about how you provide for your clients. I see a lot of things that you say you have I have not witnessed...
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.
Cedargate is located in Poplar Bluff, MO. This community offers multiple levels of care, depending on the individual needs. The residents will enjoy the benefits of staff dedicated to serving their individual needs at any time, day or night. Cedargate provides three nutritious meals a day,...
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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.
Because no two people are alike there are not one-size-fits-all situations, we offer the residents a variety of services and care options that provide solutions for today and security for changesthat develop tomorrow. We treat every individual according to their personal needs, and will adapt 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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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.
Welcome to StoneBridge Senior Living Community in Pocahontas, AR. Located in the foothills of the Ozarks in Randolph County, we offer assisted living accommodations in a friendly small-town community. Private apartments, restaurant style dining, activities and outings are just a few of the...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at RiverMist.RiverMist is located on West Maud Street in beautiful Poplar Bluff, MO. Situated in Southeast Missouri midway between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN,...
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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Handy, MO
The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eminence, MO with an average of $2,349 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Handy, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Handy, MO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Handy, MO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Handy, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Handy
Recent reviews for assisted living in Handy
Cedarhurst of West Plains
4.8
My family has checked in different states and the cost is about the same. Cedarhurst of West Plains is a newer facility than the ones they have looked at! I have made several friends here at Cedarhurst.
Handy assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handy, 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 Handy 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 Handy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Handy, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Handy 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 Handy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Handy, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Handy 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 Handy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handy, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Handy 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 Handy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handy, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handy 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 Handy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handy, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Handy
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 Handy protect seniors.
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Cedarhurst of West Plains, Cedargate and Colonial Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Handy, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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