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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kelso, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Kelso, 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 Kelso or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Kelso.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Kelso for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Kelso area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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12 reviews
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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43 reviews
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed]...
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, 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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 assisted living in Kelso, MO
The average cost of senior living in Kelso is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miner, MO with an average of $3,208 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kelso, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kelso
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kelso
Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO
5.0
They were outstanding in every aspect. They even had live music one afternoon. My mother loved the food and everyone was very friendly and helpful. A Place for Mom was extremely helpful. [name removed] was great to work with. I recommend all the time!
Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO
4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Country Place in Scott City, MO
3.1
It's a great place but needs more community activities because there is nothing near by.
Kelso assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kelso assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kelso, 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 Kelso 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 Kelso 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
30%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kelso 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 Kelso Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kelso, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kelso 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 Kelso partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kelso, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kelso 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 Kelso communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
34.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kelso 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 Kelso offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
34.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
39.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kelso
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 Kelso protect seniors.
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living, Country Place and Auburn Creek and Arbors at Auburn Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kelso, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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