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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elwood, MO
Assisted living costs in Elwood average about $3,631 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Elwood. Our detailed directory has 68 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Springfield, Republic and Nixa.
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They have been very helpful in overall care. The facility has beautiful spacious rooms, but there are some rough areas under renovation since moving in. There aren't many activities, but the ones they have...
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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.
Joy Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Springfield, MO. This cozy community offers a home-like building that is set in a city that is known for its great attractions, historical treasures, and many parks. Those who are visiting residents of this community will find that...
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I convinced my best friend to move her mother there and they are ?? happy. The staff and care are top notch, food is five star, building is beautiful. The activities are perfect for seniors. They took...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Mom is so very happy at The Township. I am confident that she is well-cared for and safe at The Township. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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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My loved one is a resident at The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village and has adjusted well. This facility is really a wonderful place. It couldn't be better, all areas are great. I would recommend this...
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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It's like one big family!!!! Every time I go to visit I get a hug from someone ! My dad is in memory care and everyone there is amazing!!!! It is still so hard to leave him but he has such a great...
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.
Located in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...
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It is excellent in every respect. Beautiful, clean, secure, peaceful, friendly staff and residents. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
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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I'd like to thank the Administrator, Ms. [name removed], for being so helpful, full of knowledge and experience with a wonderful personality. She has given me a peace of mind knowing that my mom is in a...
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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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 sons have been real pleased with everything at Spring Ridge. The resident is a negative person so it is hard to tell if there are real issues or not. As far as I am concerned it is a very nice facility. I...
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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.
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 Spring Ridge Assisted Living.Spring Ridge is located on Meadowbrook Avenue in beautiful Springfield, MO. Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri and...
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All the people at the Gardens have been wonderful. They are very well organized and have everything to make aove as smooth as possible. I have recommended this place to friends. They have also moved their...
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.
The Gardens Independent Condominiums of Springfield, MO is perfect for those who wish to remain more independent. The community consists of 14 condos that are primarily two-bedroom, two-bath and have two-car garages. The condos range from 1050 to 1500 square feet with three different...
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They were recommended by our Orthopedist, which really surprised us. It's old and dingy and has been here forever. They have long term nursing, and assisted living here, and this surprised us. We had no...
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.
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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Elwood, MO
The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $3,631 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miller, MO with an average of $2,846 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elwood, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elwood, MO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elwood, MO by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elwood
The Fremont Senior Living in Springfield, MO
5.0
They have been wonderful, my mother in law can be difficult at times.
The staff has handled everything wonderfully with grace and are very caring.
Making it much easier for our family to know that she is in great hands and safe.
Essex of Ozark
5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Springfield, MO
5.0
All the people at the Gardens have been wonderful. They are very well organized and have everything to make aove as smooth as possible. I have recommended this place to friends. They have also moved their family members to this facility.
Elwood review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 14 Elwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elwood 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 Elwood 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 29 reviews of 14 Elwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elwood 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.Elwood, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
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Elwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elwood 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 Elwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elwood 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 Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwood 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 Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwood, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwood 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 Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwood, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elwood
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 Elwood protect seniors.
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