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10 Best Nursing Homes in Comet, MO
Comet 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 77 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Comet, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Comet is about $3,786, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 351 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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.
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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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 Comet, MO
The average cost of senior living in Comet is $3,786 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockwood, MO with an average of $2,701 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Comet
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Comet
Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
[name removed] was totally awesome and went over and above his duty rest. The staff seem pretty nice. I was most pleased with Carthage, but I've heard really bad things from Oak point in [location removed].
It might be a completely different experience. I've understand that [name removed] has ...
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Century Pines in Ozark, MO
4.9
When it comes to the activities they haven't really had a chance to get our anywhere because of the weather. However, our loved one likes it there. It makes it much easier to know she is so loved by all the people who take care of her there.
Essex of Ozark
5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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Comet nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Comet nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Comet, 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 Comet 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 Comet that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Comet, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Comet 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 Comet Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Comet, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Comet 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 Comet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Comet, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Comet 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 Comet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Comet, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Comet 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 Comet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Comet, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
0.4%
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Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Cedarhurst of Springfield and Mission Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Comet, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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