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Memory care in Sheldon 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 Sheldon is about $4,871 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 57 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Oak Pointe of Carthage
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33 Floor plans available
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We were overall satisfied with the care they provided Mom and Dad. Two points of concern. First, the food is mediocre at best. They told us they had a chef on staff but the food was equivalent to a school...
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.
Oak Pointe of Carthage is intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults, offering a harmonious blend of comfort, safety, and support. We provide both assisted living and memory care services tailored to enhance the quality of life for our residents.A place where support,...
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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
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.
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
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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Country Place is now called Credo Senior Living. I believe it's still under the same management but different owners. Unclear. The ED was fired or resigned. The interim director is adequate but I don't know...
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.
If Country Place® Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. This is a community in thetruest sense. We set out to create Country Place® Living with the understanding that ourlives are all about relationships - with our friends, loved ones, the folks we see every day inour surroundings....
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Overall my husband received good care. They were very attentive to his needs at this community. All of my interactions with the staff were mostly very positive. This was an open community also and they were...
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.
Our Mission is to foster peace of mind for our residents and their loved ones and to enhance each resident's individuality, promote their dignity and lovingly encourage their independence. At Country Place Memory Care, every effort has been made to ensure that you or your loved one are provided...
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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
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Sheldon, MO

The average cost of senior living in Sheldon is $4,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Richards, MO with an average of $4,166 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sheldon, MO vs. nearby cities

Sheldon, MO
$4,871/mo
$4,979/mo
$5,038/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sheldon, MO vs. the state and national average

Sheldon, MO
$4,871/mo
U.S. national average
$5,446/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sheldon vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,871/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sheldon, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,720/mo
Studio
$4,898/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,792/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,445/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Sheldon

Recent reviews for memory care in Sheldon

Credo Senior Living in Fort Scott, KS

3.5
We chose Country Place because my parents were both in another Country Place in another location so we knew the company. When speaking to my dads doctor, they also recommended this location for memory care. The staff has turned over so we do not have a good feel for the new staff quite yet, but ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage

4.1
Don't take anything unless you don't mind if it gets lost. Things tend to disappear. They don't have enough staff. I don't think the activities are that great. They say they take the residents to participate, but very rarely do I see my loved one participating. I think that ties back to ...
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Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO

4.5
The staff really provided my nephew and his wife the best possible support during my sister's passing. I can't say enough positive things about the staff's compassion and willingness to go beyond expectations. I hope that they are still in operation when and if I need a place.

Sheldon review score based on 33 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 6 Sheldon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sheldon 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

Sheldon review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Sheldon, MO6 facilities
6.1
Milo, MO5 facilities
6.8
Milford, MO7 facilities

Review subcategories for Sheldon 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 33 reviews of 6 Sheldon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sheldon 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.
Sheldon, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sheldon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sheldon, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sheldon 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 Sheldon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sheldon, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sheldon 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 Sheldon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldon, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldon 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 Sheldon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldon, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldon 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 Sheldon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheldon, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Pointe of Carthage, Wildwood Senior Living and Spring River Christian Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sheldon, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Sheldon, Missouri. See the full list.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Sheldon, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon, 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 Sheldon, Missouri ranges from $1742 to $6760. The average Memory Care cost in Sheldon, Missouri is $4,871. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sheldon, Missouri typically starts at $1742. 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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