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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gardner, MO
Gardner 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gardner, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gardner is about $2,763, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 32 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Carmack, Whitten and McCurry.
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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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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Cost of nursing homes in Gardner, MO
The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $2,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilman City, MO with an average of $2,296 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gardner
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gardner
StoneBridge Chillicothe - RCF
5.0
This is a nice community with good care. The meals are very good. I am happy knowing that they are happy with community. The meals are outstanding and a great variety. They do have actvities for the residents who want to participate. This is a great place with great care and value. We highly ...
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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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Ashbury Heights of Chillicothe
4.5
This place is wonderful my daughter has been living there almost a year now and has made lots of friends and loves the staff. I'm glad we chose this home for our daughter.
Gardner nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
11.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bristol Manor of Trenton, Orilla's Way and Ashbury Heights of Chillicothe are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gardner, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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