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Assisted living costs in Locust average about $4,284 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Locust. Our detailed directory has 190 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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Photo of Cedarhurst of West Plains
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44 Floor plans available
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Going to rate them a 5 in all groups. They are very good with mom. I would tell others to explain to the DON And RN as much information as you can about your family member. It helps them understand them...
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.
At Cedarhurst of West Plains, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in West Plains, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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9.1
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There was a 10% raise in rent in March. The food could be better. And the choices could be something more. The activities are more for the women than men. But they have probably 10 % men residents.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Photo of The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
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1212 Floor plans available
8.8
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I would rate The Bungalows at Branson Meadows a 5 on all categories. The staff and facility have exceeded my expectations. I feel truly blessed that my mother is happy with her residence and care at The...
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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5 for all. Extremely satisfying. What we like the most about the community is the people, the compassion, and the cleanliness.
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.
Century Pines Assisted Living is located in the beautiful neighborhoods of Ozark, MO. Century Pines is situated on a picturesque terrain, and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When you visit Century Pines, your view...
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PT was good for my body. Stroke in Jan. Right side of body was weak. PT strengthened my left knee and arm. My right knee some better. Rec Center is great place if you need therapy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Riverview Residential Place is a 40 bed, state licensed Residential Care II Facility that is located on seven and a half acres of the Finley River in Ozark, Missouri. Just minutes from Springfield and Branson, this facility offers a home-like atmosphere with 24-hour protective oversight for...
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Wedgewood has been a very good experience for my dad as well as myself. Very down home family environment. Only issues have been in relation to change in admin and DON.
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
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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.
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
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.
Photo of Maple Esplanade Assisted Living
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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If you are looking for an Assisted Living or Independent Living Community for your loved one, The Oaks Retirement Community is the perfect choice! [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] and all of...
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.
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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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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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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 Country Living Assisted Living
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 Ozark Country Village Inc
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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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 Locust, MO

The average cost of senior living in Locust is $4,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain Grove, MO with an average of $3,134 per month.

Assisted living costs in Locust, MO, vs. nearby cities

Locust, MO
$4,284/mo
$4,074/mo

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

Locust, MO
$4,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,284/mo
$5,024/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,733/mo
Studio
$5,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,785/mo

Senior living costs in Locust 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: Locust, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLocust, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,284/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,024/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,005/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Locust, MO:$4,284/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Locust, MO:$5,024/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Locust, MO:$2,005/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Locust, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Locust 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 median 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
Locust, MO$4,666/mo$4,055/mo+15.1%
Missouri$4,738/mo$4,697/mo+0.9%
National$4,753/mo$4,555/mo+4.4%
Locust, MO
2024 average cost:$4,666/mo
2023 average cost:$4,055/mo
Percent change:+15.1%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,738/mo
2023 average cost:$4,697/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,753/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Locust, 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 Locust.

What families are saying about assisted living in Locust

Recent reviews for assisted living in Locust

Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home

4.8
I am so glad my friend has a safe and clean place to live. The activities are wonderful for everyone. The staff appear to have the best interest to every resident.

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.

Southern Meadows Senior Living in Mountain Home, AR

4.0
I did have a bad experience with, Southern Meadows, but I have to say that it scored high on these section questions that you have ask about, here! If your family member is wanting to leave the facility, and they even open a door to look out, they were at the time my Sister was there, that ...
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Locust review score based on 31 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 21 Locust assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Locust 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

Locust review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Locust, MO21 facilities
8.7
Theodosia, MO34 facilities
9.0
Gainesville, MO20 facilities

Review subcategories for Locust 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 31 reviews of 21 Locust assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Locust 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.
Locust, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Locust assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Locust, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Locust 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 Locust Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Locust, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Locust 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 Locust partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Locust, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Locust 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 Locust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Locust, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
19%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Locust, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Locust

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

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Cedarhurst of West Plains, Southern Meadows Senior Living and The Bungalows at Branson Meadows are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Locust, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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