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Buckner 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buckner, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buckner is about $4,264, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 161 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buckner, MO

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Photo of The Parkway Senior Living
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9.2
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61 reviews
9.2
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61 reviews
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They gave a very good and thorough tour of the memory care center. The staff plan many activities during the day which is what we had hoped for. you can visit anytime! Staff are very kind to patients.
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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8.9
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
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41%
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The owners are hands-on and very responsive. Most of the staff are kind and very patient with the residents. I highly recommend BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley.
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.
Beehive Homes of Grain Valley is located in the town of Grain Valley, Missouri, just minutes away from Kansas City. Residents are treated like family at Beehive Homes of Grain Valley because they are a part of our home. With a major renovation in 2024 to the main entry, commons area, kitchen,...
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Photo of Benton House of Blue Springs
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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32 reviews
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The facility is very clean and in good condition. The providers are very kind and hard working. They answered all of our questions and were enormously helpful all along the way as Mom transitioned from her...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Blue Springs the most desired in the...
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Photo of Bristol Manor of Oak Grove
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[Names removed] that are the best managers ever! Things have greatly improved since June of this year when the last managers were there. All of the residents are like family now. The managers treat...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Essex of Grain Valley
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Our parent has lived in the facility for years. We are pleased with the care our parent receives. The rooms are big plenty of room. The home cooked meals with big portions are appreciated. When we have...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
Photo of Ignite Medical Resort St Mary's
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14 reviews
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Resident rooms could be kept cleaner. Lots of activities. Good communication. Some of the LPN med techs treat long acting insulin like a sliding scale giving it based on the latest blood sugar taken instead...
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.
Our 38 unit Assisted Living community offers uncompromising care, with affordable monthly rates. St. Mary's has been proudly servicing the community for 38 years, setting the standard for Assisted living care in Eastern Jackson County. St. Mary's Assisted Living has received deficiency free...
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Waterford Ladies Home
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 Brooke Manor
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Buckner, MO

The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $4,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wood Heights, MO with an average of $3,976 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buckner, MO vs. nearby cities

Buckner, MO
$4,264/mo
$4,335/mo
$4,640/mo

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

Buckner, MO
$4,264/mo
U.S. national average
$5,020/mo

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

$5,734/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,264/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,330/mo
Studio
$4,903/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,892/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,882/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,005/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buckner over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buckner

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buckner

Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO

4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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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Silverado Lee's Summit Memory Care Community

4.6
I would say that it's hardest thing I've ever done to put my husband in this place. But I really don't think any other place would have been better. He wanted to be home, of course. The friendliness of the staff helped me. When my loved one tried to get out someone was there to prevent it. ...
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Buckner nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckner, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckner 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 Buckner Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckner, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
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
77.8%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckner 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 Buckner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckner, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckner, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckner, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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