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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lees Summit, MO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lees Summit nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lees Summit, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Lees Summit or another care type is right for you. Browse 32 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lees Summit.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waldo Homes, Elmhurst and Armour Fields.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chapel Hill, Cleveland and Baldwin Park.
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Cost of nursing homes in Lees Summit, MO
The average cost of senior living in Lees Summit is $4,833 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bates City, MO with an average of $4,007 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lees Summit
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lees Summit
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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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Westchester Village of Lenexa
4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Lees Summit nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lees Summit nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit 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
63%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit 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
59.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit 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
29.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lees Summit, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 32 nursing homes facilities near Lees Summit, Missouri. See the full list.
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