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10 Best Nursing Homes in Decatur, MO

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Decatur 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Decatur, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Decatur is about $3,511, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 47 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Decatur, MO

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The community is very clean, the friendliness of the staff members and overall care services are good but not great. However, our loved one really enjoys the meals and dining service. They have good...
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.
Welcome to Oak Tree Villas! Oak Tree Villas is a StoneBridge Senior Living community located in Jefferson City, MO. The community offers the convenience of a wide range of lifestyle and care choices in one gracious community. Residents enjoy the quiet surroundings of seven beautiful acres with...
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Every time I come to visit my grandma she’s always having a good time she’s either playing bingo doing a puzzle just having a good time I like that they keep them very busy.
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.
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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The staff truly love the residents and it's like a big family. Everything is always very clean and fresh. I would and have recommended this place to others.
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.
As the only fully licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the region, Rock Island Village is uniquely designed to support, promote, and enhance the quality of life, independence, well-being, and security of seniors in the Central Missouri area. Our commitment is to create...
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Transitioning to the new place at first was awkward. There was a quick turnover in management and it was confusing. However, the new administrator is wonderful. My mom quickly fell in love with her and is...
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.
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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We're pleased with this facility. My only concern is the understaffing, but I think that's the case for a lot of places right now. The nursing staff is super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to...
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.
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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It's really been good. I like the small number of people. The place doesn't look like a nursery home at all, it looks like a nice apartment complex. My overall rating of this property is 5 stars. This is a...
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 you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Westbrook Terrace in Jefferson City. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Westbrook Terrace. We...
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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.
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Everything is going pretty well for my mother this community. She is still adjusting and getting use too the community. The community looks great and they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff is...
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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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: 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: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Decatur, MO

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $3,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Versailles, MO with an average of $3,261 per month.

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

Decatur, MO
$3,511/mo
$3,546/mo

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

Decatur, MO
$3,511/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

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

$4,862/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,511/mo

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

Studio
$2,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,615/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Decatur

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Decatur

Oak Tree - ALF in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
The staff at the Oak Tree have been very helpful and accommodating to my mother's needs since her move to this community. They bend over backward to make sure everything was ready for her before she got there. From what she has told me, the meals are better than the place she lived before, no ...
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Bristol Manor of Eldon

4.5
I have been at the Bristol community now going on four months. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility. I could not be happier. The facility is very accommodating to my needs. I really enjoy the food and activities. It is super clean. Would recommend it to anyone. I ...
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Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Decatur nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Decatur, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur 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 Decatur Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decatur, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur 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 Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur 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 Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur 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 Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
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Oak Tree - ALF, Heisinger Bluffs and Bristol Manor of California are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Decatur, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Decatur, Missouri. See the full list.

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