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Ionia 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 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ionia, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ionia is about $3,177, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 140 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ionia, MO

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This is independent living or assisted living. We don't do many activities. The rooms are large. They are big enough for a full size bed. The staff treats us like family mostly. There is a med tech on 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.
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...
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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
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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, 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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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 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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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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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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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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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: 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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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: 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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...

Cost of nursing homes in Ionia, MO

The average cost of senior living in Ionia is $3,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sedalia, MO with an average of $2,658 per month.

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

Ionia, MO
$3,177/mo
$3,170/mo
$3,170/mo

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

Ionia, MO
$3,177/mo
U.S. national average
$4,991/mo

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

$4,830/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,177/mo

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

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

Senior living costs in Ionia 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: Ionia, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIonia, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,177/mo$4,153/mo$4,991/mo
Assisted Living$2,634/mo$4,008/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$4,830/mo$5,473/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$2,865/mo$3,717/mo$4,187/mo
Nursing Homes
Ionia, MO:$3,177/mo
Missouri:$4,153/mo
U.S.:$4,991/mo
Assisted Living
Ionia, MO:$2,634/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Ionia, MO:$4,830/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Ionia, MO:$2,865/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ionia

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ionia

Bristol Manor of Eldon

4.5
I have been at the Bristol community now going on four months. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility. I could not be happier. The facility is very accommodating to my needs. I really enjoy the food and activities. It is super clean. Would recommend it to anyone. I ...
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Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Ashbury Heights of Laurie in Gravois Mills, MO

4.9
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.

Ionia nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ionia nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ionia, 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 Ionia 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 Ionia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ionia, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ionia 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 Ionia Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ionia, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ionia 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 Ionia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ionia, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ionia 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 Ionia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ionia, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ionia 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 Ionia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ionia, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
0.4%
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John Knox Village East and Meyer Care Center, Ambrose Park Residential Care Facility I and Jefferson Gardens are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ionia, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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