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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 9 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 $5,076, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 371 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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99 Floor plans available
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9.8
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47 reviews
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47 reviews
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Everything overall was great, it's just a bit pricy. My dad resort liked it there. Thank you very much. The friendliness of all staff couldn't not have been better- from the front desk, kitchen staff,...
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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2323 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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101 reviews
9.6
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101 reviews
5 star
86%
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8%
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3%
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2%
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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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9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
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The place is so clean and the people are very friendly. If you need anything if they don't know the answer they will look into it and try to help figuring it out. The food in the dining room is very good. 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.
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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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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34 reviews
5 star
79%
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9%
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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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9.3
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48 reviews
9.3
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48 reviews
5 star
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The Barathaven staff has cared for both my parents. My dad has since passed away due to other medical problems. The staff is Awesome and has always provided compassionate & competent care to each of them. ...
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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9.1
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47 reviews
9.1
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47 reviews
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5 on all categories truthfully. They are attentive, caring, and always friendly. The meals are enjoyed by my mom. The place is clean. They clean my mom's apt. I am very pleased right now. Based on 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.
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
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83 reviews
8.5
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83 reviews
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Felt good with my Uncle being there! Front desk staff were always great. Only downfall was short staffed often. Not the workers fault.
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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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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1.0
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9 reviews
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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 $5,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, MO with an average of $4,238 per month.

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

Defiance, MO
$5,076/mo
$4,912/mo
$4,962/mo

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

Defiance, MO
$5,076/mo
U.S. national average
$5,020/mo

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

$5,768/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,076/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$5,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,543/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,343/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Defiance over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Defiance

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Defiance

Lutheran Senior Services At 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
75%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
17.3%
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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
87.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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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
75%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87.5%
3.5%
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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
75%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
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
87.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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