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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buchanan County, MO

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Missouri is $4,678, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Buchanan County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Buchanan County, MO

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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.
EPOCH Assisted Living of Overland Park is the residence of choice for increased independence. WE offer all the comforts of home and much more. The surroundings are charming and graceful with fine dining and exceptional amenities available to all our residents. And, most importantly, there is...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Buchanan County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Missouri is $4,678 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,410/mo
Private
$4,901/mo

Senior living costs in Missouri vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMissouriU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,678/mo$5,847/mo20.0% below national median
Assisted Living$5,427/mo$5,830/mo6.9% below national median
Memory Care$6,733/mo$6,999/mo3.8% below national median
Independent Living$3,355/mo$3,520/mo4.7% below national median
Nursing Homes
Missouri:$4,678/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:20.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.9% below national median
Memory Care
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:3.8% below national median
Independent Living
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:4.7% below national median
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Nursing homes costs in Buchanan County, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Buchanan County 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.

Buchanan County, MOMO stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Buchanan County, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buchanan County 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
Buchanan County, MO$5,365/mo$4,941/mo+8.6%
Missouri$5,562/mo$5,275/mo+5.4%
National$5,675/mo$5,315/mo+6.8%
Buchanan County, MO
2024 average cost:$5,365/mo
2023 average cost:$4,941/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,562/mo
2023 average cost:$5,275/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,675/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buchanan County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buchanan County

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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Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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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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Buchanan County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.1%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Gardens, Benedictine Living Community St. Joseph and The Ashton on the Plaza are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buchanan County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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