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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lake Waukomis, MO
If your loved one needs memory care in Lake Waukomis, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Lake Waukomis, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Lake Waukomis incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lake Waukomis memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lake Waukomis, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmhurst, Countryside and Grays Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park and Independence.
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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106 reviews
Friendliness of staff- 1 of the big draws for us, everyone with few exceptions very welcoming and friendly. Meals/dining - only true negative. Has deteriorated significantly since coming here. Probably...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
41 reviews
They were fantastic. It is well-suited for the age of the majority of residents. Our apartment was a one bedroom and too small for us. The meals were great, but the Activities seemed geared to assisted...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
41 reviews
My mom had gotten sick and they did a great job keeping her and her room clean. They come into her room several times a day to encourage her to come to activities going on. My mom always says she is safe...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Tiffany Springs the most desired in the...
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2121 Photos available
9.2
Review score
30 reviews
Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. Their kindness is genuine, they are patient and do their best to solve any issue that arises. To be honest, since my husband died I don't go to lunch or...
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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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1010 Photos available
9.0
Review score
15 reviews
I'm so glad that The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek took my aunt back after she broke her pelvis. It was the answer to my prayers!!! Based on the experience we have had we would absolutely recommend this...
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.
Our VisionOur experiences, and our hearts, have taught us well that success in this industry is defined by the genuine care and respect that we extend to the senior community and their families. For us, that care and respect is intrinsic to who we are.
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9.0
Review score
57 reviews
Staff was always friendly and helpful. Some of dad's things went missing. They were usually short staffed most of the time but the ones who were there always did their best Most of the time. Sometimes his...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Shoal Creek! A beautiful community decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Shoal Creek enjoys...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
2020 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
Review score
47 reviews
Better than some others I looked at. The food was only a 5 out of 10. The staff tried to help when I wasn't there. The only thing I can say is be there as much as you can. Your loved one gets better help if...
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.
The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living and Memory Care is an engaging, service-oriented community in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. Our community recognizes that a new phase in life can be a leap of faith—for you and your family. To make this transition easier, our compassionate team...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
7.7
Review score
16 reviews
You all took wonderful care of my beloved. It seems like yesterday I was visiting there at least once a day. It is family type of environment and friendly staff. I do however think the rates are high. It is...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Staley Hills the most desired in the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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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Cost of memory care in Lake Waukomis, MO
The average cost of senior living in Lake Waukomis is $5,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tracy, MO with an average of $5,262 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lake Waukomis, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Lake Waukomis
Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Waukomis
Villages of 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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Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO
5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Glenwood Village of Overland Park
5.0
I am very happy with Glenwood Village. What stuck out to us was the price, activities offered, and I felt the apartment available provided a lot of space for her. I have eaten here and the food was better at the beginning before covid, they do have a lot of variety of choices though for ...
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Lake Waukomis review score based on 79 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 10 Lake Waukomis memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lake Waukomis review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Lake Waukomis review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lake Waukomis memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 79 reviews of 10 Lake Waukomis memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Waukomis resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Lake Waukomis, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Lake Waukomis memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Waukomis memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Waukomis, 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 Lake Waukomis memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lake Waukomis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Waukomis, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Waukomis memory care
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 Lake Waukomis Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Waukomis, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Waukomis memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake Waukomis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Waukomis, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Waukomis memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake Waukomis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Waukomis, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Waukomis memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lake Waukomis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Waukomis, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
60%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Senior Star at Wexford Place and Stratford Commons Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake Waukomis, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Lake Waukomis, Missouri. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Lake Waukomis, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lake Waukomis, Missouri, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lake Waukomis, Missouri, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Lake Waukomis, Missouri ranges from $795 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Lake Waukomis, Missouri is $5,764. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lake Waukomis, Missouri typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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