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10 Best Nursing Homes in Festus, MO

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Festus 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 33 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Festus, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Festus is about $4,734, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 141 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Festus, MO

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Cost of nursing homes in Festus, MO

The average cost of senior living in Festus is $4,734 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bonne Terre, MO with an average of $3,666 per month.

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

Festus, MO
$4,734/mo

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

Festus, MO
$4,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$6,041/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,734/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,230/mo
Studio
$5,644/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,311/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,749/mo

Senior living costs in Festus 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: Festus, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFestus, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,734/mo$4,153/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$4,554/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$6,041/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,419/mo$3,715/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Festus, MO:$4,734/mo
Missouri:$4,153/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Festus, MO:$4,554/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Festus, MO:$6,041/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Festus, MO:$3,419/mo
Missouri:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Festus, MO, over time

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

Festus, MOMO stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Festus, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Festus 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
Festus, MO$6,147/mo$6,307/mo-2.5%
Missouri$5,251/mo$5,022/mo+4.6%
National$5,314/mo$5,026/mo+5.7%
Festus, MO
2024 average cost:$6,147/mo
2023 average cost:$6,307/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,251/mo
2023 average cost:$5,022/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Festus

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Festus

Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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EverTrue Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, MO

5.0
After an extensive search, I realize Lutheran Senior Services' Laclede Groves retirement community in Webster Groves offers the best Life Plan facility in the St. Louis area. I'm experiencing the high level of quality of life and care that all seniors hope to experience in their retirement. ...
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Reflections of Garden Place in Columbia, IL

4.0
My loved one has only been at Reflections for a short time, but so far, our experience with Refection's of Garden Place has been very good. The staff is very nice, and they seem to be trying very hard to work with my loved one and get to know her needs. I like that the community is very clean, ...
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Festus nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Festus nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Festus, 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 Festus 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 Festus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Festus, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Festus 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 Festus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Festus, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Festus 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 Festus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Festus, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Festus 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 Festus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Festus, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Festus 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 Festus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Festus, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Garden Villas South, Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis and Cedarhurst of Arnold are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Festus, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 33 nursing homes facilities near Festus, Missouri. See the full list.
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