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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boone County, MO

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Boone County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Boone County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Boone County is about $3,856, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 77 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Boone County, MO

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Photo of Cedarhurst of Columbia
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Cedarhurst is mostly a lovely place with a beautiful building, daily activities, good community. & a icaring staff I trust with my loved one. There’s no excuse for the unacceptable & unhealthy food or for...
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.
Cedarhurst at Columbia is a premier assisted living and memory care community located just off Chapel Hill Road in a quiet neighborhood with shopping and dining establishments nearby. Our community is nestled on 11 acres of landscaped grounds and is within walking distance of Twin Lakes park, a...
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I feel that I am receiving the best in this area. I picked this community because of the value and ease of change.
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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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The Westbury Memory Care Unit is outstanding, primarily because of all the wonderful people who work there. They are professional, compassionate, competent, friendly, and unbelievably patient. They deserve...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
I Believe Acts of Kindness Can Change the WorldAt The Westbury, our goal is simple; we want to provide senior citizens with the absolute best in senior living. Featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our community ensures seniors can age in place and their loved ones may...
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He has only been there a couple of weeks. But he has a good view out of his back window. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and take good care of Dad. He says the food is good, especially...
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.
Welcome! If you're looking for quality care in a beautiful setting, both can be found at the Colony Pointe and the Arbors at Colony Pointe. These sister communities are located right in Columbia and specifically designed to provide a comfortable home for your loved ones in their senior years. If...
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I like the care that my wife is getting here as she does need more of a skilled nursing type of care now. They are very well staffed and they are very attentive to my wife needs. They help her with her...
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.
Bluff Creek Terrace, located in beautiful Columbia, Missouri provides seniors with care, companionship, and all of the comforts of home. Our assisted living community is designed to meet the needs of seniors who may need help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication monitoring...
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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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My friend and I felt that Hillcrest Assisted Living would be a good fit for him and he has settled in quite nicely. There has been some staff turn over, but the owner is working to make changes and they...
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.
Hillcrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the rural outskirts of Columbia, Missouri. Miles away from any heavily populated area, Hillcrest is surrounded by swaths of lush forest and rolling fields. The isolation offers nights free of noise and light pollution, and days...
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First I want to thank the hard working staff of Lenoir Woods in making my transition to my new home easy. As we age change can be challenging but I was given information about my new house making the move...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An active lifestyle. Freedom from the hassles of home repairs. Priority access to quality health care. A community of close friends. It’s all here at Lenoir Woods.Nestled in the beautiful wooded Columbia countryside, our community offers a full continuum of services – from independent living and...
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My father is thriving since his move to this community. Everything has worked out very well, and I'am comfortable with his move here. They have a wonderful staff, and I know he is in good hands. He is...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home at Mill Creek Village. You do the living and we help you do it. Mill Creek Village living will offer person-centered assisted living while providing a combination of...
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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: Memory Care
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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.
It began with minor lapses. Now Alzheimer’s has altered life dramatically for someone you care about. At the Arbors, living with Alzheimer’s becomes less of a challenge for you and your loved one. We combine the intimacy of assisted living with specialized care for dementia. The size of the...
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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 The Neighborhoods By Tigerplace
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of TigerPlace, Bluff Creek Terrace and Arbors
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
TigerPlace is an exciting new concept in community living for seniors that has been developed as a collaboration between Americare and the University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing. Our intimate community just minutes from campus, offers both one and two-bedroom apartments complete...
Photo of The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located in the spacious and comfortable location of Columbia, Missouri, The Arbors at Bluff Creek Terrace exists as a community catering towards the needs of seniors suffering from Alzheimer's and memory diseases. As a small scale establishment with only 12 rooms, the Arbors at Bluff Creek...

Cost of nursing homes in Boone County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Boone County is $3,856 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayette, MO with an average of $3,480 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Boone County, MO vs. nearby counties

Boone County, MO
$3,856/mo
$3,893/mo
$3,917/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Boone County, MO vs. the state and national average

Boone County, MO
$3,856/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Boone County vs. other types of senior living

$4,873/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,856/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Boone County, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$5,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,888/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Boone County over time

Boone County, MOMO stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Boone County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boone County

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.

Churchill Terrace in Fulton, MO

5.0
Churchill Terrace is an Excellent choice for your loved one. We have been so pleased with not only the care they are providing our mother but the love and support they provide their residents. Mom feels like she is part of a family and is very happy living there. The staff are also very ...
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Bristol Manor of Centralia

4.6
We chose Bristol Manor of Centralia because it was the only place she was able to get a private room with with a private bathroom. The small number that they have in any of their facilities is very good. The staff are able to give the residents more personalized care and attention. There is no ...
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Boone County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boone County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boone County, 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 Boone County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Boone County 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
53.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boone County nursing homes

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 Boone County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boone County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boone County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Boone County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boone County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boone County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Boone County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boone County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boone County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Boone County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Cedarhurst of Columbia and Lenoir Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boone County, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Boone County, Missouri. See the full list.

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