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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fortescue, MO

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Fortescue 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 56 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fortescue, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fortescue is about $3,755, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 94 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fortescue, MO

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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Oaktree Manor
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.
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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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Longs Creek Village Assisted Living
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.
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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.
Wild-Kat Estates is a family-owned and operated assisted living community where we are a family. Each resident is a part of all of our extended family from the moment we meet. We pride ourselves on one-on-one time with each resident so they feel comfortable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Photo of Homestead of Shenandoah
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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fortescue, MO

The average cost of senior living in Fortescue is $3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bigelow, MO with an average of $3,035 per month.

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

Fortescue, MO
$3,755/mo
$3,683/mo
$3,035/mo

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

Fortescue, MO
$3,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$5,210/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,755/mo

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

Studio
$5,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,022/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,973/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,300/mo

Senior living costs in Fortescue 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: Fortescue, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFortescue, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,755/mo$4,153/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$3,746/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,210/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,618/mo$3,715/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Fortescue, MO:$3,755/mo
Missouri:$4,153/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Fortescue, MO:$3,746/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Fortescue, MO:$5,210/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Fortescue, MO:$3,618/mo
Missouri:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fortescue, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fortescue 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 Fortescue, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fortescue 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
Fortescue, MO$4,291/mo$3,975/mo+7.9%
Missouri$5,235/mo$4,980/mo+5.1%
National$5,224/mo$4,900/mo+6.6%
Fortescue, MO
2024 average cost:$4,291/mo
2023 average cost:$3,975/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,235/mo
2023 average cost:$4,980/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,224/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fortescue

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fortescue

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Bristol Manor of Maryville

5.0
I like this community very much. The staff is caring and always helpful. It is a smaller community and we are pleased with the activiites and we are glad to know that he is participating with the other residents. We would highly recommend this community to other families to this clean community ...
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Eiler Senior Living in Clarinda, IA

5.0
I don't have to worry about Mom falling or what she's eating or taking the wrong medication I know that she's well taken care of and I'm always welcome anytime any day

Fortescue nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fortescue nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fortescue, 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 Fortescue 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 Fortescue that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fortescue, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fortescue 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 Fortescue Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fortescue, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fortescue 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 Fortescue partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fortescue, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fortescue 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 Fortescue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fortescue, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fortescue 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 Fortescue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fortescue, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vintage Gardens, Eiler Senior Living and Benedictine Living Community St. Joseph are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fortescue, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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