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Assisted living costs in Sweetwater average about $3,578 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 82 communities in Sweetwater. Our detailed directory has 250 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 Azalea Commons of Springdale
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Comment on activities: is like so many other facilities that have a high level of attrition with activities director. We do like the director is a good, Christian man. They also do have several biblical...
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.
Our mission is to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. Our mission statement is reflected in all Providence Assisted Living facilities. Residents are encouraged to maintain maximum independence while having access to professional, caring staff in a home-like environment.
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We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger...
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.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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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.
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.
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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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
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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
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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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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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 Autumn Place at Oak Ridge
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.
Photo of The Autumn Place
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.
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 Grand Lake Villa
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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 Autumn Place of Grove
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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My loved one is staying here until a cottage opens up at one of the two facilities she is on the wait list for. Overall the experience has been pretty good. She is in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that...
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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It is a very clean, nice community. The room floor plans are the same, they could be bigger. It is a good size for one person. My mother in law has made a lot of friends. Staff is very responsive. The food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of The Gardens at Osage Terrace
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 Rogers Chateau
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.
We’re more than an assisted living facility. Our conveniences and services are designed to provide near-total independent living in a comfortable retirement setting. You don’t have to give up the enjoyment of life just because you’re getting older. Our services and features can help you maintain...

Cost of assisted living in Sweetwater, MO

The average cost of senior living in Sweetwater is $3,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seneca, MO with an average of $3,394 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sweetwater, MO vs. nearby cities

Sweetwater, MO
$3,578/mo
$3,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sweetwater, MO vs. the state and national average

Sweetwater, MO
$3,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sweetwater vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,578/mo
$4,919/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sweetwater, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,307/mo
Studio
$4,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,855/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,048/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sweetwater over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sweetwater

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sweetwater

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.

Village on the Park Bentonville

4.6
The community is a little pricey but in comparison to where our loved one was previous it is working out better because she has a good nursing staff that is on deck. The meals were good up until about this point and now they have ran out of some essential items and we aren't sure why. Even ...
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Oak Pointe of Neosho

5.0
Our experience has been great! The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do. Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied meal options, despite some room for improvement. Some residents express satisfaction with the meal offerings at their community, while others suggest that they could be improved. For instance, at Spring River Christian Village, the food is described as 'decent' and 'fine', while at Village on the Park Bentonville, meals have gone from 'goo ...
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Welcoming and accommodating staff. Many reviews point out the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. This is evident at Oak Pointe of Monett, where the marketing director is commended for her great communication and accommodating nature. Likewise, at Brookfield Bella Vista, the staff are described as 'won ...
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Adequate care, with potential for staffing improvements. While most residents are content with the level of care they receive, some express concerns about staffing issues. For example, at Brookstone, there is a mention of significant staff turnover and shortages, leading to a less skilled workforce. Nevertheless, at Oak Pointe of Neosho, it is not ...
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Engaging activities and social programs. Residents enjoy the varied and creative activities organized by their community. At Oak Pointe of Neosho, outings outside the facility are a favorite, while at Village on the Park Bentonville, the Facebook website showcases an impressive range of activities. The activity department at Brook ...
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Personalized living spaces. The availability of personalized living spaces is a common theme in the reviews. At The Bungalows at Fayetteville, residents appreciate the friendliness of the staff and the strong focus on teamwork. At Village on the Park Bentonville, the community offers a cottage-style living space for th ...
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Communication between staff and families. Effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring the well-being of residents. At Oak Pointe of Monett, the management team is commended for their great communication, while at Brookfield Bella Vista, the staff keep families informed about any issues or changes. In ...
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Sweetwater review score based on 111 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 64 Sweetwater assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sweetwater 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

Sweetwater review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Sweetwater, MO64 facilities
7.4
Stark City, MO78 facilities
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Newtonia, MO78 facilities

Review subcategories for Sweetwater 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 111 reviews of 64 Sweetwater assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sweetwater 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.
Sweetwater, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Sweetwater assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweetwater assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sweetwater, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.6%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.9%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sweetwater, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.7%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sweetwater, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sweetwater, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sweetwater, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sweetwater

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sweetwater protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

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Concordia of Bella Vista, The Bungalows at Springdale and Oak Pointe of Neosho are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sweetwater, Missouri. See full list of communities.

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