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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gerster, MO
Gerster 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 40 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gerster, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gerster is about $2,895, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 62 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 Cliquot, Masters and Rondo.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Gerster, MO
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She has been at Jefferson Gardens a little over a month. On two occasions the staff have called us and just have gone above and beyond standard care. It has been a good experience so far. I am very satisfied...
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 you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Jefferson Gardens. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more than being seen,...
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I would most definitely give Bristol Manor of Nevada five stars in each category. They have a great staff it was the best choice for my mother. It's a small facility. They treat everyone like family. [name...
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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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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Overall it's pretty good. The head person in charge there is wonderful. Her staff is not. The meals aren't great when it comes toward the end of the month. Also when their staff cooks, the meals aren't...
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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Bristol Manor of Lamar did a great job overall. It was a nice looking, well kept, clean facility, and the people all seemed very friendly. They also serve some very good home-cooked food!
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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I placed my aunt in this facility and I am pleased at the care she is getting and the staff is always very friendly and the manager is always available and very pleasant and I love the home feel I get when 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.
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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The facility is always clean when I come to visit. It's a friendly place. The staff are good people, and they genuinely care about the people they serve. My dad likes it there and is able to maintain his...
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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The Arbors at Glendale Gardens staff keep me very well informed. Sometimes I think they are a bit understaffed and the workers are quite young. My mother is very happy there. She is confused and that's why...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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 The Arbors at Glendale Gardens.Glendale Gardens is located on South Main Street in beautiful Clinton, MO. Clinton is perched on the edge of Truman Lake Park...
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I couldn't recommend this facility enough, the Administrator, and the staff are so friendly and help my family member as much as they possibly can. They are welcoming and my family member likes the...
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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My dad really complained about the food, the quality just was not there. Staff was very sweet, They really worked with us on many levels. Was hard to get a doctor in to see my dad. It was a confusing...
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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The facility has a new administrator and staff which has made a world of difference. They had some issues with the previous ones but have made some very positive changes recently. Great place for loved...
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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Everyone there is super nice! My mom says the meals are good, but I have no idea personally. They've been really good about it communicating. My mom fell the first day she was there, and they were on the...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Butler Center is committed to accelerating positive, winning outcomes for our short-term recovery and rehab patients. We know you come here for one reason: to Get Stronger and return home! We aim to help you reach that goal. If you’re looking for long-term care, our skilled nursing facilities are...
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The friendliness of the staff members gets 5+ stars. The staff members here are wonderful and they are kind and always look for solutions to meet my unique needs. I sincerely love this community. My needs...
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.
Butterfield Residential Care Center located in Bolivar, Missouri, is a 78-bed residential care community designed to allow residents all the privacy of apartment living without the worries of living alone. While maintaining independent lifestyles, residents of BRCC appreciate the security of...
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Admins change often - do your due diligence. But our experience has been very positive so far. My Mother enjoys being there and has others to talk and sit with.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Ambrose Park is a Residential Care Facility I. We provide 24 hour protective oversight and administration of medications. Three meals provided per day with an evening snack. Alternate meal provided as needed. Activities for residents daily. Residents must be able to negotiate a path to safety for...
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.
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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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Gerster, MO
The average cost of senior living in Gerster is $2,895 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hermitage, MO with an average of $2,690 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gerster, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gerster, MO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gerster vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gerster
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gerster
Butler Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
4.0
Overall everything was okay. It can sometimes take a while to get help or meals. Everyone is friendly and they clean every day.
Bristol Manor of Willard
5.0
I'd like to thank the Administrator, Ms. [name removed], for being so helpful, full of knowledge and experience with a wonderful personality. She has given me a peace of mind knowing that my mom is in a place like home. The place is well kept and always clean. And, the smell of home cooked meals ...
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Bristol Manor of Nevada
5.0
Great place... They treat dad like he was their parent. Best decision we ever made.
Gerster nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gerster nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gerster, 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 Gerster 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 Gerster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gerster 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 Gerster Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gerster 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 Gerster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
59.3%
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Gerster 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 Gerster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gerster 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 Gerster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gerster, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
7.4%
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.7%
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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