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Defiance 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 Defiance, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Defiance is about $5,216, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 617 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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2323 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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142 reviews
9.8
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142 reviews
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I have gone through several changes when I moved into Garden Villas, but immediately felt at home. Welcomed and safe. I'm very content.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...
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1111 Photos available
9.6
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58 reviews
9.6
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58 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
7%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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9%
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I am satisfied with the place. Good staff, friendly atmosphere, and feel my mom is taken care of. Yes, we would recommend Barathaven Memory Care to other families based on the experience.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Barathaven Memory Care is located conveniently between O’Fallon and Chesterfield, MO since 2010. Our leadership and care giving staff have longevity within the community of up to 13 years. Barathaven has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in recent years and we find that our own...
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1717 Photos available
9.6
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45 reviews
9.6
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45 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
24%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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My dad is happier there. He has a caregiver's that he likes and they take care of him. He also has a favorite caregiver whose name is [name removed] and he always says "She's the best " When I go there his...
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.
The Landing of O'Fallon opened Summer 2018 and has everything you would expect for a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who...
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9.0
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54 reviews
9.0
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54 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
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They are excellent, with a couple of minor glitches. Almost 5! Everyone, from nursing to dining staff to maintenance is so very caring, and will troubleshoot with you about solutions to problems. Activities...
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.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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8.5
Review score
89 reviews
8.5
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89 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
35%
3 star
3%
2 star
4%
1 star
7%
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We generally have nothing but completely positive things to say about Park Place. Other than my mother's own reticence about leaving her home, we've had a tremendous experience with the team.
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.
Park Place Senior Living at WingHaven is truly a unique community!  We offer Independent Apartment Homes and a state licensed Assisted Living.  We are nestled in the community of WingHaven, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.  What makes us different is our exceptional...
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6.0
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175 reviews
6.0
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175 reviews
5 star
56%
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31%
3 star
9%
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1%
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3%
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I can't say enough about the incredible care my dad received at the Cottages! He was in there twice for rehab after falls, so when it was time to decide where to place him permanently, it was an easy...
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.
As Missouri’s first Green House Project community, Cottages of Lake St. Louis brings a proven and innovative approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, as well as serving Elders with memory needs. In our six ten-person houses, each Elder has a private bedroom and...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5.9
Review score
37 reviews
5.9
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37 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
8%
3 star
8%
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11%
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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
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.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...
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3.0
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10 reviews
3.0
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10 reviews
5 star
40%
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This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept the...
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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
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Cost of nursing homes in Defiance, MO

The average cost of senior living in Defiance is $5,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, MO with an average of $4,293 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Defiance, MO, vs. nearby cities

Defiance, MO
$5,216/mo
$5,033/mo
$5,108/mo

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

Defiance, MO
$5,216/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$5,952/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,216/mo

Nursing homes costs in Defiance, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,393/mo
Studio
$5,801/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,499/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,734/mo

Senior living costs in Defiance 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: Defiance, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDefiance, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,216/mo$4,154/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$5,044/mo$4,008/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,952/mo$5,473/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,399/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Defiance, MO:$5,216/mo
Missouri:$4,154/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Defiance, MO:$5,044/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Defiance, MO:$5,952/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Defiance, MO:$4,399/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Defiance, MO, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Defiance, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Defiance 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 median 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
Defiance, MO$5,381/mo$5,174/mo+4.0%
Missouri$5,401/mo$5,251/mo+2.9%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Defiance, MO
2024 average cost:$5,381/mo
2023 average cost:$5,174/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,401/mo
2023 average cost:$5,251/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Defiance

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Defiance

EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Defiance nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance, 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 Defiance 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 Defiance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Defiance 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 Defiance Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Defiance 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 Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance 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 Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance 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 Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
0.4%
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Garden Villas of O'Fallon, Barathaven Memory Care and The Vero of O'Fallon are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Defiance, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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