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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wood Heights, MO
Assisted living costs in Wood Heights average about $3,908 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Wood Heights. Our detailed directory has 43 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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9.8
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28 reviews
They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
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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8.0
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14 reviews
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.
Welcome to Oak Pointe at Kearney, where neighbors become friends. Conveniently situated off South Jefferson Street, our thoughtfully designed apartments cater to those seeking a vibrant lifestyle in a warm, intimate setting where compassion and care thrive. With just 46 apartments, our smaller...
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11 reviews
It has almost all been a positive experience. The main dining area not always cleanest. There was only 1 challenging aid and they didn't stay long. The care services started a bit slow but when activities...
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.
Norterre, a beautiful community located in Liberty, MO, located just north of Liberty Hospital, five minutes to downtown Liberty and area shopping and dining.Norterre is a vibrant community built with the desire and vision to serve generations of people in one unique place. A place that offers...
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.
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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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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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
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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Cost of assisted living in Wood Heights, MO
The average cost of senior living in Wood Heights is $3,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Polo, MO with an average of $3,330 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wood Heights, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wood Heights
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wood Heights
Benton House of Staley Hills in Kansas City, MO
3.4
Have had two small instances. Spoke with staff and those were handled after bringing those two up.
The wonderful and great thing about it is a very small community. So makes it homey and more ordeal. A family oriented environment.
Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence, MO
5.0
Every time we go into Blue Hills, it seems very clean. There is always staff on site making sure the space is spotless. Everyone on staff is very friendly and helpful. They are good people! Blue Hills is a great value and the care is wonderful for the price. My mother has fallen a couple of ...
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Heritage Village of Gladstone
5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.
Wood Heights assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Heights, 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 Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wood Heights
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 Wood Heights protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Benton House of Blue Springs and The Parkway Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wood Heights, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Wood Heights, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wood Heights, Missouri is Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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