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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lexington, MO
Lexington 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 216 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lexington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lexington is about $4,480, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2825 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Chapel Hill, Bates City and Waterloo.
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My wife has been under care for about two years. I find the place to be very good. Excellent place for a loved one. My wife has shown some improvement. Nursing staff does a wonderful job. Food is very good
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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.
At Independence Manor Care Center we understand the desires of family members to care for their loved ones at home; however, we also understand that there are times when this is impossible. Many diagnoses simply result in the "wearing down" of the physical and mental strength of the caregiver...
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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Finding a facility for our mother was a trying process as one would expect. We all want the best of the best, especially for our aging parents. Two years ago, I wouldn't have given Bristol Manor a second...
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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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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
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.
When the obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Everything is going well here for my love one. When I first toured the facility I really liked it, it’s a newer facility, it’s really bright, very very clean, and it’s more of an upscale living experience...
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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It's okay. Mother seems to be very happy there. They have both independent and assisted. They have a bus if they want to go somewhere they can. I like that we won't have to move her far if she starts to need...
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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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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My loved one likes the staff and the interaction with the staff. I like the business staff because they know what they are doing. The social workers, the speech therapist, and the director of therapy are...
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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.
Indian Creek Healthcare Center provides top-of-the-line skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care in the community of Overland Park, Kansas. Our healthcare services include 24-hour skilled nursing care; lab and X-ray services; medical management; physical, speech, and occupational...
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My loved one was treated with friendly cheerful care every day. I observed a tremendous amount of staff interaction. I was incredibly impressed by the layout too, it's very secure for the safety of the...
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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.
Jackson Creek Memory Care is the premier secured facility in Independence, Missouri.We specialize in comprehensive long-term care for all stages of Dementia.With years of exceptional service to our community, our dedicated team of compassionate professionals is here to provide the attentive,...
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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.
Gower Convalescent Center, established in 1967 as a locally owned, non-profit organization. Our ownership and mission remain the same today. Our mission statement: To provide a welcoming, caring atmosphere for our residents, their families, our staff, and the community we serve. To promote...
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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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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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My loved one likes it at Monterey Park and is doing good so far. They offer a variety of meals and the our loved one gets to order off of a menu. The community offers a variety of activities for the...
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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.
Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care is located in Independence, the fourth largest city in Missouri. Independence features over two hundred restaurants, whether it be fine dining or cozy bistros and offers lots of entertainment such as a water parks, an events center, museums and much...
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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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I lived at Paraclete Manor apartments for 4 years . The manager is excellent and and does a great job. The maintenance workers are very good and work hard to keep everything nice. This building is on Brush...
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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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Great therapy!!! New management is very thorough. Nursing and cnas are very caring and make you feel at home. Building is older but care is best we've had. Would recommend for anyone looking for a loved one.
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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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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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I've been a resident at Delmar of OP 41/2 years. I was going down the tubes Delmar of OP saved my life. Of course, I worked at it too! The family values is what carries the successful outcomes for residents...
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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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My loved one likes it here at Overland Park!
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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.
Overland Park Center is a vibrant and cozy village of 248 residents and skilled, compassionate staff who create our homey atmosphere. Whether they are making Overland Park Center home, or staying short-term for rehab, while working toward a return to independent living, residents are treated to...
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Cost of nursing homes in Lexington, MO
The average cost of senior living in Lexington is $4,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, MO with an average of $3,611 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lexington, MO vs. nearby cities
Lexington, MO
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lexington, MO vs. the state and national average
Lexington, MO
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lexington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lexington, MO by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lexington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lexington
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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Lexington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lexington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lexington, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lexington, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lexington 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 Lexington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lexington, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lexington 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 Lexington 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Lexington 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 Lexington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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0.5%
Room service
Room service
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0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lexington 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 Lexington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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0.4%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lexington, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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