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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dean Ford, MO

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Dean Ford 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 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dean Ford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dean Ford is about $3,657, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 41 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dean Ford, MO

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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Dean Ford, MO

The average cost of senior living in Dean Ford is $3,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sheldon, MO with an average of $3,052 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dean Ford, MO, vs. nearby cities

Dean Ford, MO
$3,657/mo
$3,611/mo
$3,514/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dean Ford, MO, vs. state and national averages

Dean Ford, MO
$3,657/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dean Ford, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,356/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,657/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dean Ford, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,335/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Dean Ford vs. state and 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 destination: Dean Ford, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDean Ford, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,657/mo$4,153/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$3,389/mo$4,008/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,356/mo$5,473/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$3,221/mo$3,717/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
Dean Ford, MO:$3,657/mo
Missouri:$4,153/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
Dean Ford, MO:$3,389/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Dean Ford, MO:$5,356/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Dean Ford, MO:$3,221/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dean Ford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dean Ford

Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg

4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.

Credo Senior Living in Fort Scott, KS

3.5
We chose Country Place because my parents were both in another Country Place in another location so we knew the company. When speaking to my dads doctor, they also recommended this location for memory care. The staff has turned over so we do not have a good feel for the new staff quite yet, but ...
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Butler Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

4.0
Overall everything was okay. It can sometimes take a while to get help or meals. Everyone is friendly and they clean every day.

Dean Ford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dean Ford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dean Ford, 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 Dean Ford 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 Dean Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dean Ford, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dean Ford 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 Dean Ford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dean Ford, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dean Ford 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 Dean Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dean Ford, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dean Ford 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 Dean Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dean Ford, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dean Ford 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 Dean Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dean Ford, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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