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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Vandalia, MO

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Assisted living costs in Vandalia average about $3,318 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Vandalia. Our detailed directory has 218 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, 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, 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.
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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.
Our facility is located in a quiet, rural area, where you can still watch a beautiful sunset and hear the birds sing, while only being one mile north of I-70, and a 45 minute drive to Lake St. Louis or Columbia. We have a beautiful courtyard in bloom with all the seasons’ favorite flowers, with...
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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 Stuart House
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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It's so hard to pick a care center for a loved one. I'm so glad I went with KCSL for my mom. The nurses who worked with my mom and our family went out of their way to make us feel like we all belonged...
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
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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.
Sturgeon Rest Home offers the best assisted living options in Sturgeon, Missouri. Just over twenty miles north of Columbia and accessible by major highways, our senior care center features a small-town feel both on site and in the surrounding vicinity without being removed from civilization. Our...
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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.
When you visit Victorian Place of Hermann, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey 1-bedrom suites, each with...
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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.
At Adams Pointe, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Our newly built community offers the best of assisted living.Whether it's help with medications, assistance with bathing or just a shoulder to lean on -...
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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 Griggsville Estates
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 Vandalia, MO

The average cost of senior living in Vandalia is $3,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florida, MO with an average of $2,886 per month.

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

Vandalia, MO
$3,318/mo
$3,670/mo

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

Vandalia, MO
$3,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,318/mo
$5,018/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,535/mo
Studio
$4,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo

Senior living costs in Vandalia 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: Vandalia, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVandalia, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,318/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,018/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,459/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Vandalia, MO:$3,318/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Vandalia, MO:$5,018/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Vandalia, MO:$3,459/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Vandalia, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Vandalia 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
Vandalia, MO$6,535/mo$5,337/mo+22.4%
Missouri$4,883/mo$4,695/mo+4.0%
National$4,834/mo$4,663/mo+3.7%
Vandalia, MO
2024 average cost:$6,535/mo
2023 average cost:$5,337/mo
Percent change:+22.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,883/mo
2023 average cost:$4,695/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,834/mo
2023 average cost:$4,663/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Vandalia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Vandalia

Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Essex of Mexico

4.0
At times my love one can be nothing less than challenging.Very rarely do they have anything positive to say so for this person to rave about the staff is amazing. They are friendly and personable and extremely patient. The food must be delicious because again from a person that complains about ...
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Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe in Wentzville, MO

4.6
The community was very welcoming, the staff did a good job at helping people get connected. The staff was very kind, knew everyone by name. Overall this community was a good experience for my loved and I. The communication with the staff was good, they were responsive, if I asked questions or ...
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Vandalia review score based on 28 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 40 Vandalia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vandalia 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

Vandalia review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Vandalia, MO40 facilities
6.8
Farber, MO50 facilities
7.3
Curryville, MO41 facilities

Review subcategories for Vandalia 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 28 reviews of 40 Vandalia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Vandalia 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.
Vandalia, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Vandalia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vandalia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia 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 Vandalia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vandalia, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
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
65%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vandalia 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 Vandalia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vandalia, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vandalia 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 Vandalia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vandalia, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Vandalia 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 Vandalia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vandalia, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vandalia 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 Vandalia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vandalia, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
22.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Vandalia

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