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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scotland County, MO

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Scotland County 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 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scotland County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scotland County is about $4,170, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 75 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scotland County, MO

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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.
Photo of Park Place Long Term Care Unit
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Scotland County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Scotland County is $4,170 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brashear, MO with an average of $3,274 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Scotland County, MO, vs. nearby counties

Scotland County, MO
$4,170/mo
$4,170/mo
$4,349/mo

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

Scotland County, MO
$4,170/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

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

$4,573/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,170/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scotland County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,630/mo
Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,092/mo

Senior living costs in Scotland County 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: Scotland County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScotland County, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,170/mo$4,154/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,170/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,573/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,521/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Scotland County, MO:$4,170/mo
Missouri:$4,154/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Scotland County, MO:$4,170/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Scotland County, MO:$4,573/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Scotland County, MO:$3,521/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/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 Scotland County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scotland County

River Valley Place of Fort Madison

4.6
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him there. They helped us get extra help for him. He was a 94 year old. He really enjoyed all the ...
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River Valley Place of Ottumwa

5.0
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget. River valley was our blessing and we are able to cover the majority of her care while ...
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Homestead of Centerville

4.6
The office staff was very good with paper work at admission and accommodating with our move-in. The nurses have all been great and responsive to my loved one's needs. The cna's are caring with the residents. I have not eaten there, but the meals look very good. I have only been there during ...
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Scotland County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotland County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotland County, 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 Scotland County 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 Scotland County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scotland County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scotland County 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 Scotland County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scotland County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scotland County 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 Scotland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scotland County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Scotland County 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 Scotland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scotland County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotland County 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 Scotland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scotland County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead of Centerville, River Valley Place of Fort Madison and Highland Crest and Arbors at Highland Crest are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Scotland County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 47 nursing homes facilities near Scotland County, Missouri. See the full list.
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