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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waynesville, MO

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Waynesville 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waynesville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waynesville is about $3,449, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 69 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 Hayden, Stickney and Table Rock.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Waynesville, MO

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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Waynesville, MO

The average cost of senior living in Waynesville is $3,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camdenton, MO with an average of $3,153 per month.

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

Waynesville, MO
$3,449/mo

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

Waynesville, MO
$3,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,911/mo

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

$4,995/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,449/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,650/mo
Studio
$4,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,960/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,943/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Waynesville over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waynesville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waynesville

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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Cedarhurst of Lebanon

4.5
When it comes to the care services, we wish our loved one would be visited more for the price we are paying. Our loved one needs to walk more as well. The biggest thing that my dad has spoke about is when my mom is visited that there is no record of when like PT and OT come in...he gets a "bill ...
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Ashbury Heights of Jefferson City

5.0
We had to place my mom in an assisted living that was able to care for Alzheimer's, Ashbury Heights was a perfect fit, one because it is a very small facility and they are like family. The first week was very hard on us kids and on our mom and they were so patient and understanding and would ...
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Waynesville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waynesville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waynesville, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waynesville 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 Waynesville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waynesville, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waynesville 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 Waynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waynesville, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waynesville 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 Waynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waynesville, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waynesville 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 Waynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waynesville, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
6.4%
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
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedarhurst of Lebanon, Essex of Lebanon and Salem Residential Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waynesville, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 38 nursing homes facilities near Waynesville, Missouri. See the full list.

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