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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Blue Mills, MO
Assisted living costs in Blue Mills average about $4,443 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Blue Mills. Our detailed directory has 206 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.8
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28 reviews
They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
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.
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
34 reviews
We moved mom into assisted living I. [date removed] She enjoyed many friends and took her little dog [name removed] with her. She immediately thrived and gained weight. We had to move her to memory...
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 make Benton House of Blue Springs the most desired in the...
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9.2
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62 reviews
The Parkway Senior living is a very good place for seniors. My mom is in independent living, where both staff and residents are very friendly and interactive with one another. There are a variety of...
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
25 reviews
The overall experience has been excellent and the community always looks clean and is well cared for. They are friendly and helpful; the care services are good--I worry about the fact that she is unsteady on...
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.
Cedarhurst of Blue SpringsAt Cedarhurst of Blue Springs, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Blue Springs, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities...
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7.8
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12 reviews
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place...
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.
The Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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6.8
Review score
16 reviews
Excellent physical therapy department. Responsive medical staff. I love Dr. [name removed]. My mother's health has improved while living there. The facility is old, but a new director just hired and already...
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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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6.5
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15 reviews
The staff here treated my dad like family all the way up until he passed. I couldn’t ask for anything more. The food was good and they have a ton of options to choose from. There are daily activities to keep...
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.
Our 38 unit Assisted Living community offers uncompromising care, with affordable monthly rates. St. Mary's has been proudly servicing the community for 38 years, setting the standard for Assisted living care in Eastern Jackson County. St. Mary's Assisted Living has received deficiency free...
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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. 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 obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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Cost of assisted living in Blue Mills, MO
The average cost of senior living in Blue Mills is $4,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Grove, MO with an average of $3,920 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blue Mills, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Blue Mills
Recent reviews for assisted living in Blue Mills
Bristol Manor of Odessa
5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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The Madison Senior Living in Kansas City, MO
4.6
We picked based on cost and having all levels of care available. Right now my dad is in independent living, but if he needs more care we can keep him at the Madison. I would recommend to others.
Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence, MO
5.0
Every time we go into Blue Hills, it seems very clean. There is always staff on site making sure the space is spotless. Everyone on staff is very friendly and helpful. They are good people! Blue Hills is a great value and the care is wonderful for the price. My mother has fallen a couple of ...
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Blue Mills review score based on 73 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 11 Blue Mills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Blue Mills 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 Blue Mills 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 73 reviews of 11 Blue Mills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Mills 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.Blue Mills, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Blue Mills assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Mills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Mills, 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 Blue Mills 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 Blue Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Mills, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Mills 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 Blue Mills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Mills, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Mills 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 Blue Mills 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
54.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Mills 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 Blue Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Mills 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 Blue Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blue Mills
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 Blue Mills protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Senior Star at Wexford Place and The Forum at Overland Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blue Mills, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 13 assisted living facilities near Blue Mills, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Blue Mills, Missouri is Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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