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10 Best Nursing Homes in Houstonia, MO

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Houstonia 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Houstonia, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Houstonia is about $3,164, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 48 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Houstonia, MO

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Photo of John Knox Village East and Meyer Care Center
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I liked the place overall but meal times weren't handled well. They'd bring one persons plate out at a time. Too much for the older folks to wait for their meals. All was good. She had a room by herself and...
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.
John Knox Village East is one of the most affordable senior living communities in the Lafayette, Johnson, Saline, Ray and Jackson County areas. We are located on 40 acres in Higginsville, MO which is about an hour East of Kansas City. Higginsville was recently named one of the top 10 places to...
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Essex did a good job all things considered. Had to move sis because they said she would need more assistance than they could provide. Good facility compared to others I looked at. Staff too small. Too much...
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.
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 new administrator does a bunch of wonderful things for the residents, there are always plenty of different activities going on. All of the meals that are cooked there are home cooked meals. The residents...
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.
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 community is very clean and well maintained. The food is good. They offer daily activities such as exercise classes and cards. They bring in entertainers. I would recommend this community. The staff...
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 Harmony Gardens.When you visit Harmony Gardens, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local...
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Caring people.
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.
Westport Estates offers person-centered assisted living in Marshall, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing,...
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My loved one loves it here. The community feels homey and cozy for them, and exactly what they wanted. The rooms could be a bit bigger. They seem to be short on staff currently. The community has...
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.
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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Small ....12 residents...nice one room apts....good help w meds, showers, food. Not bad for assisted living on a budget.
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.
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...
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community Sedalia
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Cedarhurst is now Primrose. It's a property In transition, and I've only been here for four months, so I can't pass a-lot of judgment. Presently the food is not great, and they are short of help. But I'm...
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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Staff provided excellent care and customer service. Facility is neat and clean smelling. An unknown gem in Warrensburg. Close to the local hospital, great highway access for out of town family visiting. ...
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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My mother recently moved to Stoney Ridge Village. The nursing staff is very competent and caring. They take care of my mom's needs and try their best to please her. I have never experienced rudeness from any...
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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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.
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...
Photo of Winchester Meadows 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.
Photo of Landmark Terrace
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost:Private room and private bath3 nutritious meals per day and snacksMedication administration including insulin administrationHousekeeping servicesLaundry serviceActivitiesOur company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our first...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Houstonia, MO

The average cost of senior living in Houstonia is $3,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sedalia, MO with an average of $2,658 per month.

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

Houstonia, MO
$3,164/mo

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

Houstonia, MO
$3,164/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$4,752/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,164/mo

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

Studio
$5,115/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,735/mo

Senior living costs in Houstonia 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: Houstonia, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoustonia, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,164/mo$4,154/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$3,164/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,752/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$2,770/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Houstonia, MO:$3,164/mo
Missouri:$4,154/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Houstonia, MO:$3,164/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Houstonia, MO:$4,752/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Houstonia, MO:$2,770/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Houstonia

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Houstonia

Essex of Sedalia

5.0
My mother has been a resident of the Essex of Sedalia for more than two years. The recent improvements, especially administration by [name removed], are incredible. [name removed]demonstrates professionalism and compassion to both residents and families. Her communication skills are outstanding ...
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Primrose Retirement Community Sedalia

3.5
When we first went to look and visit, the sales coordinator was amazing. The tour was great and everything was wonderful, we were made a lot of promises. When they moved in, the coordinator had moved on and the move in experience was not of the level that she would have provided us. My loves ...
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John Knox Village East and Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO

5.0
Compared to other communities in the area the value for the money is great - our loved one has a really nice apartment with a bedroom, bathroom, living room and a small kitchen. The residents do not always have to participate in the activities but they have plenty of different things to do. We ...
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Houstonia nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houstonia nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houstonia, 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 Houstonia 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 Houstonia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Houstonia, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Houstonia 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 Houstonia Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houstonia, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houstonia 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 Houstonia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houstonia, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Houstonia 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 Houstonia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houstonia, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houstonia 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 Houstonia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houstonia, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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John Knox Village East and Meyer Care Center, Essex of Concordia and Essex of Sedalia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Houstonia, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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