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Assisted living costs in Rueter average about $4,083 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 46 communities in Rueter. Our detailed directory has 513 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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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
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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, 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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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, 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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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.
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Absolutely a wonderful facility. It is clean and neat and updated. The rooms are beautiful, food is good. There are always employees around if you need one. The Activities Director, [name removed], is...
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.
Peachtree Village at Holiday Island is situated north of Eureka Springs in the Ozark Mountains. We provide beautiful apartments for assisted living for seniors at affordable prices. Our independent living communities provide 3 home cooked meals a day, housekeeping, laundry services,...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Rueter, MO

The average cost of senior living in Rueter is $4,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McCord Bend, MO with an average of $3,609 per month.

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

Rueter, MO
$4,083/mo
$4,074/mo

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

Rueter, MO
$4,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,083/mo
$4,945/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,481/mo
Studio
$4,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,050/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,930/mo

Senior living costs in Rueter 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: Rueter, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRueter, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,083/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,945/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,697/mo$3,717/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Rueter, MO:$4,083/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Rueter, MO:$4,945/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Rueter, MO:$3,697/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rueter, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rueter 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rueter, MO$4,629/mo$4,222/mo+9.6%
Missouri$4,975/mo$4,846/mo+2.7%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Rueter, MO
2024 average cost:$4,629/mo
2023 average cost:$4,222/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,975/mo
2023 average cost:$4,846/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rueter, 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 Rueter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rueter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rueter

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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Ravenwood and Arbors at Ravenwood in Springfield, MO

5.0
Ravenwood is definitely the perfect place for Mom. Since moving in she has been very happy and made plenty of friends. She enjoys playing bingo and my sisters go to visit her often. I've heard no complaints about the food and the cook is such an awesome person! Since moving in my sisters have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Century Pines, and The Bungalows at Branson Meadows, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents feel loved and safe.
Varied and engaging activities. Communities like The Township Senior Living, Turners Rock Senior Living Community, and The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village offer a wide range of activities that cater to diverse interests, from spiritual input and exercises to crafts and trips to the library or senior center.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their satisfaction with their community, with Southern Meadows Senior Living, Castlewood Senior Living, and The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care specifically noting the cleanliness of their loved ones' rooms and common ...
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Individually tailored care. Personalized attention is a valued feature at several communities, as seen in reviews for The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village, The Township Senior Living, and The Fremont Senior Living, where staff take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and preferences.
Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is mentioned as a significant factor in residents' overall happiness, with Turners Rock Senior Living Community, The Bungalows at Branson Meadows, and Southern Meadows Senior Living receiving praise for their delicious and appetizing meals.
Supportive and communicative staff. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is essential for peace of mind, as acknowledged in reviews for The Township Senior Living, Turners Rock Senior Living Community, and The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village, where families appreciate the open lines of communicatio ...
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Rueter review score based on 166 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 166 reviews of 43 Rueter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rueter 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

Rueter review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Rueter 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 166 reviews of 43 Rueter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rueter 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Rueter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rueter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rueter, 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 Rueter 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 Rueter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rueter, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rueter 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 Rueter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rueter, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rueter 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 Rueter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rueter, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Rueter 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 Rueter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rueter, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rueter 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 Rueter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rueter, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rueter

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