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Assisted living costs in Phelps average about $3,744 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Phelps. Our detailed directory has 494 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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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, 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
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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 Christian Residential Care of Nixa
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.
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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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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.
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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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
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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.
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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, 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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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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.
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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 Coachlight Village
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 Oakview Estates
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.

Cost of assisted living in Phelps, MO

The average cost of senior living in Phelps is $3,744 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockwood, MO with an average of $2,701 per month.

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

Phelps, MO
$3,744/mo
$2,889/mo

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

Phelps, MO
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,744/mo
$4,940/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,397/mo
Studio
$4,763/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,702/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,120/mo

Senior living costs in Phelps 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: Phelps, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhelps, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,744/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,940/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,572/mo$3,715/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Phelps, MO:$3,744/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Phelps, MO:$4,940/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Phelps, MO:$3,572/mo
Missouri:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Assisted living costs in Phelps, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Phelps 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
Phelps, MO$4,775/mo$4,120/mo+15.9%
Missouri$5,076/mo$4,857/mo+4.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Phelps, MO
2024 average cost:$4,775/mo
2023 average cost:$4,120/mo
Percent change:+15.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,076/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Phelps, 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 Phelps.

What families are saying about assisted living in Phelps

Recent reviews for assisted living in Phelps

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff in different communities, such as The Township Senior Living, Turners Rock Senior Living Community, and Oak Pointe of Monett, a Viva Community. Families appreciate the personal relationships that have developed between their lov ...
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Varied activities and social events. Residents find joy in the engaging activities offered in various communities, including The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village, Turners Rock Senior Living Community, and Oak Pointe of Neosho, a Viva Community. These events provide opportunities for residents to connect with each other and r ...
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Highly communicative staff. Several reviews praise the open and transparent communication between staff and families. Communities like The Township Senior Living, Oak Pointe of Monett, a Viva Community, and Turners Rock Senior Living Community maintain open lines of communication, ensuring everyone is informed and in ...
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Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Communities like Mission Ridge, Oak Pointe of Neosho, a Viva Community, and Turners Rock Senior Living Community offer adaptable living spaces to accommodate the unique needs of their residents. This flexibility helps create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality meals are noted as a significant positive aspect in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities, including Chapters Living of Joplin, Oak Pointe of Carthage, a Viva Community, and The Township Senior Living.
Properly maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village, Oak Pointe of Monett, a Viva Community, and Wildwood Senior Living. This includes well-maintained common areas, private rooms, and outdoor spaces.
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Phelps review score based on 193 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 193 reviews of 66 Phelps assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Phelps 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

Phelps review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Phelps, MO66 facilities
8.0
Miller, MO6 facilities
7.7
Stotts City, MO78 facilities

Review subcategories for Phelps 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 193 reviews of 66 Phelps assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Phelps 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.
Phelps, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Phelps assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Phelps assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Phelps, 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 Phelps 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 Phelps that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Phelps, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Phelps 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 Phelps Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Phelps, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Phelps 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 Phelps partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Phelps, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Phelps 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 Phelps communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Phelps, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Phelps 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 Phelps offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Phelps, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Phelps

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