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Memory care in Lucas offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Lucas is about $5,897 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 30 communities, read 1012 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 11/26/25
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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4 star
14%
3 star
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My loved one was treated with friendly cheerful care every day. I observed a tremendous amount of staff interaction. I was incredibly impressed by the layout too, it's very secure for the safety of the...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Jackson Creek Memory Care provides a safe and secure environment for older adults experiencing cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Our premier community offers comprehensive long-term care that is tailored to meet the needs of residents at every stage of...
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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Lucas, MO

The average cost of senior living in Lucas is $5,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Deepwater, MO with an average of $4,555 per month.

Memory care costs in Lucas, MO, vs. nearby cities

Lucas, MO
$5,897/mo
$6,109/mo
$6,109/mo

Memory care costs in Lucas, MO, vs. state and national averages

Lucas, MO
$5,897/mo
U.S. national average
$5,522/mo

Memory care costs in Lucas, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,897/mo

Memory care costs in Lucas, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,286/mo
Studio
$5,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,778/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,578/mo

Senior living costs in Lucas vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lucas, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucas, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$5,897/mo$5,473/mo$5,522/mo
Assisted Living$3,013/mo$4,008/mo$4,768/mo
Independent Living$3,576/mo$3,714/mo$4,182/mo
Memory Care
Lucas, MO:$5,897/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,522/mo
Assisted Living
Lucas, MO:$3,013/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,768/mo
Independent Living
Lucas, MO:$3,576/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,182/mo
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Memory care costs in Lucas, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Lucas and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Lucas, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lucas have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lucas, MO$7,083/mo$6,924/mo+2.3%
Missouri$6,241/mo$6,225/mo+0.2%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Lucas, MO
2024 average cost:$7,083/mo
2023 average cost:$6,924/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$6,241/mo
2023 average cost:$6,225/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lucas

Recent reviews for memory care in Lucas

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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Silverado Lee's Summit Memory Care Community

4.6
I would say that it's hardest thing I've ever done to put my husband in this place. But I really don't think any other place would have been better. He wanted to be home, of course. The friendliness of the staff helped me. When my loved one tried to get out someone was there to prevent it. ...
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Benton House of Raymore

4.1
The experience was pretty good. [name removed] had really good care most of the time while he was there. The staff became like family to us, and were always willing to help me when I would have a bad day while visiting, or helped me as he needed more care. They did have a few problems with ...
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Lucas review score based on 188 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 188 reviews of 29 Lucas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lucas 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

Lucas review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Lucas, MO29 facilities
8.5
Urich, MO37 facilities
8.4
Creighton, MO60 facilities

Review subcategories for Lucas 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 188 reviews of 29 Lucas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lucas 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.
Lucas, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Lucas memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucas, 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 Lucas 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 Lucas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lucas, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
89.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lucas 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 Lucas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lucas, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
89.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucas 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 Lucas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucas, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucas 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 Lucas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucas, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
72.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucas 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 Lucas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucas, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
75.9%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
82.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
82.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
55.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Lucas

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Lucas protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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