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Assisted living costs in Waldron average about $5,588 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 147 communities in Waldron. Our detailed directory has 3459 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park and North Kansas City.

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
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
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.
When the obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Superior Park is known for its accommodations for mental health patients. We understand the importance of patient independence and socialization, while also providing the quality care that our residents need. We pride ourselves on our social gateways. Superior park strives to provide creative...
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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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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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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Photo of Bliss Manor Assisted Living
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 Heartland RCF
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 The Willow
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 Green Acres
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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From what I am told my mom really likes the community. She seems to be enjoying herself and participating in social events. She says the food is very good and she enjoys it. My mom or my sister have not...
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 Kelly House of Meriden
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, 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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Everything is going well here for my love one. When I first toured the facility I really liked it, it’s a newer facility, it’s really bright, very very clean, and it’s more of an upscale living experience...
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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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
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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 The Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Waldron, MO

The average cost of senior living in Waldron is $5,588 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cameron, MO with an average of $4,856 per month.

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

Waldron, MO
$5,588/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,588/mo
$7,127/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,240/mo
Studio
$4,640/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,280/mo

Senior living costs in Waldron 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: Waldron, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaldron, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,127/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,946/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waldron, MO:$5,588/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waldron, MO:$7,127/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waldron, MO:$2,946/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waldron, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waldron 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 average 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
Waldron, MO$5,387/mo$5,088/mo+5.9%
Missouri$5,202/mo$4,977/mo+4.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Waldron, MO
2024 average cost:$5,387/mo
2023 average cost:$5,088/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,977/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waldron, 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 Waldron.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waldron

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waldron

Homestead Assisted Living of Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Homestead Assisted Living of Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and love. Several reviews express appreciation for the staff's personalized care and love towards residents at various communities, such as The Piper Assisted Living and Memory Care, where family members praise the warmth and compassion shown towards their loved ones. Residents like at The Gardens at B ...
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Attentive and responsive staff. Families mention the staff's attentiveness and quick response to their concerns and residents' needs at their communities, like American House Burlington Creek, where the management sends regular updates and is open to answering questions. Staff members at Tiffany Springs Senior Living are d ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities available to residents at different communities, such as American House Burlington Creek, where loved ones engage in activities tailored to their interests, and Benton House of Tiffany Springs, where residents enjoy a variety of social events an ...
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Clean and modern facilities. Communities like The Gardens at Barry Road and Senior Star at Wexford Place are praised for their cleanliness and modern facilities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail, with some mentioning the pristine living spaces and updated common areas.
Flexible meal options and accommodations. Reviews mention the flexibility and accommodations provided for residents' dietary preferences and restrictions, like at Benton House of Tiffany Springs, where food options are plentiful and well-prepared. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents look forward to delicious meals every day.
Access to medical care and support. Families value the availability of medical care and support at their loved ones' communities, such as American House Burlington Creek, where medical staff is responsive and attentive. At The Piper Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents receive the care they need to live their best lives. ...
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Waldron review score based on 634 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 634 reviews of 147 Waldron assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waldron 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

Waldron review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Waldron, MO147 facilities
7.1
Liberty, MO69 facilities
7.9
Kansas City, MO111 facilities

Review subcategories for Waldron 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 634 reviews of 147 Waldron assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waldron 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.
Waldron, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Waldron assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldron assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldron, 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 Waldron 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 Waldron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waldron, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waldron 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 Waldron Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waldron, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waldron 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 Waldron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waldron, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldron 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 Waldron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldron, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldron 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 Waldron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waldron, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
62.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waldron

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ashton on the Plaza, John Knox Village and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waldron, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 147 assisted living facilities near Waldron, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Waldron, Missouri are Aventura at Overland Park and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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