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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rucker, MO

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Rucker 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rucker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rucker is about $4,033, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 57 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rucker, MO

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Photo of Ashbury Heights of Fayette
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My Mom is always smiling and happy when I come to visit on weekends! She is also clean and showered! I took Mom to a medical appointment and [name removed] took time to get her dressed and ready with a touch...
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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I love that it is a very small community more like a home. Each has their own private room and private bath. That's very hard to find.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 am writing a review about Ravenwood Terrace in Moberly Mo.. My mother is a 6 year resident at Ravenwood and I want to say that the Ravenwood angels (that is what I call them) have taken great care of her....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Ravenwood Terrace.Ravenwood Terrace Assisted and Independent Living is located in beautiful Moberly, MO. We have been a pillar of continuing health care in the...
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The Westbury Memory Care Unit is outstanding, primarily because of all the wonderful people who work there. They are professional, compassionate, competent, friendly, and unbelievably patient. They deserve...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
I Believe Acts of Kindness Can Change the WorldAt The Westbury, our goal is simple; we want to provide senior citizens with the absolute best in senior living. Featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our community ensures seniors can age in place and their loved ones may...
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My friend and I felt that Hillcrest Assisted Living would be a good fit for him and he has settled in quite nicely. There has been some staff turn over, but the owner is working to make changes and they...
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.
Hillcrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the rural outskirts of Columbia, Missouri. Miles away from any heavily populated area, Hillcrest is surrounded by swaths of lush forest and rolling fields. The isolation offers nights free of noise and light pollution, and days...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sturgeon Rest Home offers the best assisted living options in Sturgeon, Missouri. Just over twenty miles north of Columbia and accessible by major highways, our senior care center features a small-town feel both on site and in the surrounding vicinity without being removed from civilization. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Meadow Ridge Senior Living is a full-service senior housing community situated on the fringes of Moberly, Randolph County, in Missouri. Close to the Moberly Regional Medical Center, Meadow Ridge Senior Living residents will find it easy to get the necessary care they desire. Meadow Ridge Senior...
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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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Rucker, MO

The average cost of senior living in Rucker is $4,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holliday, MO with an average of $3,201 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rucker, MO vs. nearby cities

Rucker, MO
$4,033/mo
$4,018/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rucker, MO vs. the state and national average

Rucker, MO
$4,033/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rucker vs. other types of senior living

$4,773/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,033/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Rucker, MO by room type

Studio
$4,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,386/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,595/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Rucker over time

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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 Rucker

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rucker

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.

Bristol Manor of Centralia

4.6
We chose Bristol Manor of Centralia because it was the only place she was able to get a private room with with a private bathroom. The small number that they have in any of their facilities is very good. The staff are able to give the residents more personalized care and attention. There is no ...
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Ravenwood Terrace, Cottages, and Arbors in Moberly, MO

4.5
I moved my sister from Kansas to the Arbors to be closer to family. She was immediately made to feel welcome and at home. The staff treats her with patience, love and care. The staff communicates well with our family about her care and needs. My mind is at ease knowing she is well taken care ...
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Rucker nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rucker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rucker, 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 Rucker 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 Rucker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rucker, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rucker 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 Rucker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rucker, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rucker 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 Rucker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rucker, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rucker 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 Rucker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rucker, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rucker 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 Rucker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rucker, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.4%
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Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Cedarhurst of Columbia and Lenoir Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rucker, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Rucker, Missouri. See the full list.

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