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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Risco, MO

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Assisted living costs in Risco average about $3,365 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 29 communities in Risco. Our detailed directory has 22 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
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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Cost of assisted living in Risco, MO

The average cost of senior living in Risco is $3,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tallapoosa, MO with an average of $2,420 per month.

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

Risco, MO
$3,365/mo
$3,321/mo

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

Risco, MO
$3,365/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,365/mo
$4,501/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,750/mo
Studio
$3,160/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo

Senior living costs in Risco 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: Risco, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRisco, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,365/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,501/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$2,084/mo$3,715/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Risco, MO:$3,365/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Risco, MO:$4,501/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Risco, MO:$2,084/mo
Missouri:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Assisted living costs in Risco, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Risco 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
Risco, MO$3,825/mo$3,150/mo+21.4%
Missouri$5,023/mo$4,837/mo+3.8%
National$4,625/mo$4,630/mo-0.1%
Risco, MO
2024 average cost:$3,825/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,023/mo
2023 average cost:$4,837/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,625/mo
2023 average cost:$4,630/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Risco, 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 Risco.

What families are saying about assisted living in Risco

Recent reviews for assisted living in Risco

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.1
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no longer needs her cane. In fact, she is now known as the twirling lady, as she twirls her ...
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Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, MO

3.1
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 since coming into the facility. Only very limited activities for the clients, food choices, ...
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Risco assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Risco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Risco, 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 Risco 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 Risco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Risco, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
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
33.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Risco 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 Risco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Risco, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Risco 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 Risco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Risco, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Risco 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 Risco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Risco, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Risco 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 Risco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Risco, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
3.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Risco

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

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