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10 Best Nursing Homes in Howard County, MO
Howard County 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 81 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Howard County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Howard County is about $3,480, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 246 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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
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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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of 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.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
Weller Place Retirement Center is the perfect choice for comfortable, worry-free living in Macon, MO. Macon is located in the northeast area of Missouri, and accepts residents from the surrounding local communities as well as from distant areas and even out of state!Weller Place is not a nursing...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Cost of nursing homes in Howard County, MO
The average cost of senior living in Howard County is $3,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slater, MO with an average of $3,045 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard County, MO vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard County, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Howard County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Howard County
Oak Tree - ALF in Jefferson City, MO
5.0
The staff at the Oak Tree have been very helpful and accommodating to my mother's needs since her move to this community. They bend over backward to make sure everything was ready for her before she got there. From what she has told me, the meals are better than the place she lived before, no ...
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Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living in Columbia, MO
5.0
I am happy with the care that my mother-in-law gets here. The staff are doing a good job and they communicate with me well. I think my mother-in-law likes the meals, she is eating the meals. I would recommend them to my family or friends.
Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO
5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Howard County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard County, 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 Howard County 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 Howard County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
65.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Howard County 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 Howard County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard County 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 Howard County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard County 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 Howard County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard County 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 Howard County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Cedarhurst of Columbia and Lenoir Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Howard County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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