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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elwood, MO
Elwood 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 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elwood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elwood is about $3,966, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 93 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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They have been very helpful in overall care. The facility has beautiful spacious rooms, but there are some rough areas under renovation since moving in. There aren't many activities, but the ones they have...
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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.
Joy Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Springfield, MO. This cozy community offers a home-like building that is set in a city that is known for its great attractions, historical treasures, and many parks. Those who are visiting residents of this community will find that...
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I really can't say enough about Turner's Rock. Initially my parents were in the assisted living section and after my mother passed away my dad had to move to the independent living side. The staff made sure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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I'm most impressed with the staff. Everyone I've had contact with, from the General Manager, Community Relations Director, Maintenance Supervisor, Dining Room and Housekeeping staff - every single one was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...
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The township really gets memory care. They met my mom where she was every day in the disease with love and hope. They helped her with her growing needs each day with kindness and allowed her to live with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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My brother had a great experience at the Bungalow & they quickly transitioned him to going home.., getting him out of Mercy Hospital was the best thing we ever did.., it was expensive to do because the VA...
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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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We liked The Gardens immediately, layout of asst living area dining area as well as rooms is perfect for mom. Don't like the one time activity fee and admin fee for long term care insurance but she loves...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Gardens Assisted Living provides senior with the care they need, the independence they want, and the dignity they deserve. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in our open, naturally lit dining room. Our 24 our nursing staff can help with medication administration, bathing, dressing,...
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We loved the managers and they helped our Mom more than expected with her clothes and bedding. They were always available for us when needed.
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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They were so welcoming and thoughtful. Beautiful grounds and different level of options for living situation from individual homes, duplexes, apartment living, assisted living if needed, rehab, nursing home....
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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My sons have been real pleased with everything at Spring Ridge. The resident is a negative person so it is hard to tell if there are real issues or not. As far as I am concerned it is a very nice facility. I...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Spring Ridge Assisted Living.Spring Ridge is located on Meadowbrook Avenue in beautiful Springfield, MO. Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri and...
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They were recommended by our Orthopedist, which really surprised us. It's old and dingy and has been here forever. They have long term nursing, and assisted living here, and this surprised us. We had no...
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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.
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.
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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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My mother was at Quail Creek 4 times. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about their "neighborhood concept", wonderful food, professional doctor and kind staff. The place always smells good and is...
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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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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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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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Elwood, MO
The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miller, MO with an average of $2,889 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elwood
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elwood
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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Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO
5.0
This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Elwood nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elwood 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 Elwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwood, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
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 Elwood, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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