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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lamar, MO
Lamar 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 62 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lamar, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lamar is about $3,576, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 113 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Hudson House is a 41-bed residential care facility located adjacent to the Aurora Nursing Center in Lawrence County, Aurora, Missouri. Hudson House is a unique health care facility with the highest of standards in both resident care and cleanliness while providing a sense of well-being for those...
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Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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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 Lamar, MO
The average cost of senior living in Lamar is $3,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockwood, MO with an average of $2,701 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lamar
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lamar
Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
[name removed] was totally awesome and went over and above his duty rest. The staff seem pretty nice. I was most pleased with Carthage, but I've heard really bad things from Oak point in [location removed].
It might be a completely different experience. I've understand that [name removed] has ...
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Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.
Credo Senior Living in Fort Scott, KS
3.5
We chose Country Place because my parents were both in another Country Place in another location so we knew the company. When speaking to my dads doctor, they also recommended this location for memory care. The staff has turned over so we do not have a good feel for the new staff quite yet, but ...
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Lamar nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar 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 Lamar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar 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 Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Pointe of Neosho, Oak Pointe of Carthage and Wildwood Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lamar, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 62 nursing homes facilities near Lamar, Missouri. See the full list.
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