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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Scearces, MO

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Assisted living costs in Scearces average about $4,755 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Scearces. Our detailed directory has 57 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 Bristol Manor of Smithville
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I have lived here at Bristol almost a year. I love it here. The manager and her staff are helpful. They go out of there way to be helpful. I like to be out of my room and watch TV and talk to the staff when...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
Photo of Oak Pointe of Kearney, a Viva Community
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44 Floor plans available
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I would definitely recommend Oak Pointe! They tend to have the same challenge as all of these facilities; staying fully staffed! But with the exception of one person, who is no longer there, we felt like the...
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.
At Oak Pointe of Kearney, a Viva Community, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining featuring resident-inspired dishes crafted by our talented chefs. Fill your days with engaging social activities, including visits to local Kearney favorites, all designed to keep your body and mind vibrant and...
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I live here and I feel like it is my home. They take good care of me. My room is always clean. We laugh a lot the staff and I. I enjoy being able to come and go when I want. The ladies here always make me...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost:Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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The food is fantastic and everyone is so nice and welcoming at this facility. The staff is very flexible and helpful. We're very happy at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph. My loved one loves the food!
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.
Senior Living at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph providing exceptional care within the St Joseph, MO community for over 20 years. We are located a half of a mile from the local hospital. We are your partner for living fully, living well. In keeping with the core values of our Benedictine...
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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It's okay. Mother seems to be very happy there. They have both independent and assisted. They have a bus if they want to go somewhere they can. I like that we won't have to move her far if she starts to need...
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
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 The Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village is a family owned and operated facility since 1983. With two levels of care The Village offers independence with oversight. We offer Residential Care and independent apartments. All private rooms, wall to wall carpet, professional staff and delicious meals makes The Village feel like...
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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 Scearces, MO

The average cost of senior living in Scearces is $4,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Easton, MO with an average of $3,163 per month.

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

Scearces, MO
$4,755/mo
$4,790/mo

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

Scearces, MO
$4,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,755/mo
$6,401/mo

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

Studio
$4,621/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,233/mo

Senior living costs in Scearces 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: Scearces, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScearces, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,755/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$6,401/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,357/mo$3,717/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Scearces, MO:$4,755/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Scearces, MO:$6,401/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Scearces, MO:$3,357/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Scearces, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Scearces 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
Scearces, MO$6,465/mo$4,975/mo+29.9%
Missouri$4,705/mo$4,901/mo-4.0%
National$4,538/mo$4,544/mo-0.1%
Scearces, MO
2024 average cost:$6,465/mo
2023 average cost:$4,975/mo
Percent change:+29.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,705/mo
2023 average cost:$4,901/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,538/mo
2023 average cost:$4,544/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scearces, 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 Scearces.

What families are saying about assisted living in Scearces

Recent reviews for assisted living in Scearces

Oak Pointe of Kearney, a Viva Community

5.0
We have been very pleased with this facility and feel like we made a great decision in moving Mom into this facility! We have found every single staff member to be friendly, helpful, and truly caring! You never get the feeling of "that's not my job" from anyone there; even those in ...
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Addington Place of Shoal Creek in Kansas City, MO

5.0
The staff is amazing. They have lots of stuff for the residents. It is always clean and doesn't smell as some places do. Highly recommend! The staff seems to bond with the residents and pays attention to there daily activities.

Westbrook Care Center in Kearney, MO

5.0
The staff are always very nice and kind to the residents. [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful people and my mom is happy there!

Scearces assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scearces assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scearces, 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 Scearces 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 Scearces that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scearces, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
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
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scearces 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 Scearces Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scearces, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scearces 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 Scearces partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scearces, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Scearces 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 Scearces communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scearces, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scearces 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 Scearces offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scearces, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scearces

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