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9 Best Nursing Homes in Watkins, MO
Watkins 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Watkins, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Watkins is about $3,427, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 34 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Watkins, MO
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7.8
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8 reviews
We really like the condition of the buildings, the outside landscaping, the staff! All Good and we would recommend this community to other families!!
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.
Arrowhead Senior Living offers Lake of the Ozark residents quality senior living care in the lake setting they know and love. As Lake residents themselves, our ownership wanted to give area seniors an option to remain in the relaxing, lake community they loved while receiving the care and support...
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6.8
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16 reviews
The staff truly love the residents and it's like a big family. Everything is always very clean and fresh. I would and have recommended this place to others.
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.
As the only fully licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the region, Rock Island Village is uniquely designed to support, promote, and enhance the quality of life, independence, well-being, and security of seniors in the Central Missouri area. Our commitment is to create...
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Moving my mom into Lakeside Meadows was the right decision. There is a good variety of food and I know she likes it as she has gained weight. I am very pleased with the staff as they are very attentive to...
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.
Lakeside Meadows, a StoneBridge Senior Living community, located in the heart of Osage Beach, MO offers a wide range of lifestyle choices. It is truly the most beautifully appointed and gracious community in the area. Residents enjoy the quiet and serene surroundings of the community with no...
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We're pleased with this facility. My only concern is the understaffing, but I think that's the case for a lot of places right now. The nursing staff is super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to...
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...
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.
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 Watkins, MO
The average cost of senior living in Watkins is $3,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camdenton, MO with an average of $3,145 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watkins
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watkins
Bristol Manor of Eldon
4.5
I have been at the Bristol community now going on four months. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility. I could not be happier. The facility is very accommodating to my needs. I really enjoy the food and activities. It is super clean. Would recommend it to anyone. I ...
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Arrowhead Assisted Living in Osage Beach, MO
4.9
I would recommend Arrowhead Assisted Living to others! The staff is helpful and always ready to figure things out. The move in was non-eventful, tv hooked up right away.
Everything is good!
Rock Island Village in Eldon, MO
3.9
It seems to be ok. Staff is friendly and good at their duties, but they don't communicate well. One department says something, but the other department doesn't seem to know what was said/promised.
Watkins nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Watkins 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
66.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Watkins 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 Watkins 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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watkins 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 Watkins 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
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins 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 Watkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins 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 Watkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arrowhead Assisted Living, Rock Island Village and Victorian Place Of Vienna, Residential Care By Americare are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watkins, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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