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Assisted living costs in Elwood average about $3,678 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Elwood. Our detailed directory has 109 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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Photo of Joy Assisted Living
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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...
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.
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 love all the extra activities that are available. The staff are very friendly and professional. I moved here because it’s a beautiful place and I have zero regrets about moving in almost 4 years ago.
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.
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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I would give 5 to it all but I'm moving my parents to [community name removed] because my dad recently had to have a catheter and they don't do those there! The staff they were awesome!!!! Food was...
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.
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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22 reviews
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The facility seems very well run and the staff have been fantastic to work with on every thing. The staff has been very supportive of our resident and family.
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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Photo of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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It's a lot of money but I think it's probably average for what assisted living costs. Staff are very friendly and nice, good care. My mom enjoys the activities and meals. I feel good with her being...
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.
The Gardens Assisted Living provides senior with the care they need, the independence they want, and the dignity they deserve. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in our open, naturally lit dining room. Our 24 our nursing staff can help with medication administration, bathing, dressing,...
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5 on all of them! The Bungalows has been a great experience! [name removed]is very attentive, helpful and quick to handle any issues.
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.
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Photo of Bristol Manor of Willard
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We loved the managers and they helped our Mom more than expected with her clothes and bedding. They were always available for us when needed.
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.
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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They were so welcoming and thoughtful. Beautiful grounds and different level of options for living situation from individual homes, duplexes, apartment living, assisted living if needed, rehab, nursing home....
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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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.
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...
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.
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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Photo of Spring Valley Assisted Living
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Very nice staff. The facility is in the process of remodeling, so a little chaotic sometimes. The assisted living should not be confused with the care/rehab facility. They have been running a little short...
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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Photo of The Lodges
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
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Elwood, MO

The average cost of senior living in Elwood is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miller, MO with an average of $2,889 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elwood, MO vs. nearby cities

Elwood, MO
$3,678/mo
$3,790/mo
$3,678/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elwood, MO vs. the state and national average

Elwood, MO
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,751/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elwood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,678/mo
$5,016/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elwood, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,204/mo
Studio
$3,938/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,381/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Elwood over time

Elwood, MOMO stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elwood, MO

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What families are saying about assisted living in Elwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elwood

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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Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO

5.0
This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Bristol Manor of Willard

5.0
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 place like home. The place is well kept and always clean. And, the smell of home cooked meals ...
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Elwood review score based on 62 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 15 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

Elwood review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Elwood, MO15 facilities
6.1
Willard, MO7 facilities
7.4
Republic, MO16 facilities

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 62 reviews of 15 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
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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
66.7%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
46.7%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.6%
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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
26.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
16.1%
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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
26.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.2%
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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
40%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.1%
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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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Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Mission Ridge and The Township Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elwood, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 16 assisted living facilities near Elwood, Missouri. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Elwood, Missouri is Mission Ridge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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