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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gulfton, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gulfton, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Gulfton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gulfton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gulfton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Gulfton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Empire City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Joplin, Carthage and Webb City.
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Our experience thus far would indicate they've had some issues with staffing, leaving them short handed at times but overall care has been good. My folks are 95 and 94 years of age so activities are not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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They have a terrific staff! It's clean & smells fresh, the food is so so from what I hear but there's variety & plenty to eat.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
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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 Foxberry Terrace.Foxberry Terrace is located in Webb City, Missouri. We specialize in person centered care offering a home away from home atmosphere. Our staff...
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My friend uses to live at one of the sister communities to this property and his experience has been much better than where he was. He is doing very well making friends enjoying his new surroundings. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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My mom is doing really great at this community. The staff is very caring and helpful. Mom loves all of the meals and variety. She stays active with great activities. The community is very clean and nice. We...
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.
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 Silver Creek.Silver Creek and The Arbors at Silver Creek is located on Texas Avenue in beautiful Joplin, MO. Joplin is in southwest Missouri in the “four...
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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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: 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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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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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 assisted living in Gulfton, MO
The average cost of senior living in Gulfton is $3,499 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Purcell, MO with an average of $3,345 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gulfton, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gulfton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gulfton
Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.
Oak Pointe of Neosho
5.0
Our experience has been great!
The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do.
Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
We picked this community, because of the location, and it's close to my home.. It's a great place. I guess they are all pricey, but I would definitely recommend it. It's about 15 min further away but the cost is much more affordable for whats in the bank.
Gulfton review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 11 Gulfton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gulfton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Gulfton assisted living
When assisted living 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 28 reviews of 11 Gulfton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gulfton resident and family assisted living 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.Gulfton, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.6
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Gulfton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulfton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulfton, 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 Gulfton assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gulfton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gulfton, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gulfton assisted living
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 Gulfton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulfton, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulfton assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gulfton 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
15.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulfton assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gulfton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulfton, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulfton assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gulfton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulfton, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gulfton
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gulfton protect seniors.
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