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Assisted living costs in Smithton average about $3,501 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 55 communities in Smithton. Our detailed directory has 267 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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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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Everything is going pretty well for my mother this community. She is still adjusting and getting use too the community. The community looks great and they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff 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.
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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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 Smithton, MO

The average cost of senior living in Smithton is $3,501 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ionia, MO with an average of $2,634 per month.

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

Smithton, MO
$3,501/mo
$2,658/mo

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

Smithton, MO
$3,501/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,501/mo
$4,774/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$5,661/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,303/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,110/mo

Senior living costs in Smithton 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: Smithton, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmithton, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,501/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,774/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,493/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Smithton, MO:$3,501/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Smithton, MO:$4,774/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Smithton, MO:$3,493/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smithton, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Smithton 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smithton, MO$6,820/mo$6,388/mo+6.8%
Missouri$4,827/mo$4,833/mo-0.1%
National$5,167/mo$4,875/mo+6.0%
Smithton, MO
2024 average cost:$6,820/mo
2023 average cost:$6,388/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,827/mo
2023 average cost:$4,833/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,167/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smithton, 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 Smithton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smithton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smithton

Bristol Manor of Warsaw

4.7
The facility is always clean when I come to visit. It's a friendly place. The staff are good people, and they genuinely care about the people they serve. My dad likes it there and is able to maintain his independence.

Oak Tree - ALF in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
The staff at the Oak Tree have been very helpful and accommodating to my mother's needs since her move to this community. They bend over backward to make sure everything was ready for her before she got there. From what she has told me, the meals are better than the place she lived before, no ...
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Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living in Columbia, MO

5.0
I am happy with the care that my mother-in-law gets here. The staff are doing a good job and they communicate with me well. I think my mother-in-law likes the meals, she is eating the meals. I would recommend them to my family or friends.

Smithton review score based on 54 family reviews

6.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 54 Smithton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smithton 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

Smithton review score compared against nearby cities

6.3
Smithton, MO54 facilities
5.3
Otterville, MO15 facilities
4.8
Sedalia, MO12 facilities

Review subcategories for Smithton 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 54 reviews of 54 Smithton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smithton 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
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.5
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.0
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Smithton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithton, 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 Smithton 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 Smithton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smithton, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.2%
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
77.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smithton 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 Smithton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smithton, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smithton 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 Smithton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smithton, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
63%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithton 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 Smithton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smithton, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
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 Smithton 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 Smithton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smithton, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smithton

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