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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Vera Cruz, MO
Memory care in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz is about $5,127 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 211 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.9
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23 reviews
When we went on initial visit the people/staff were friendly. We spoke with residents who were very complimentary about facility. It was very clean and was not depressing like some places we had visited
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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9.6
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29 reviews
The staff contacts me for any changes, like meds and moving to a different room and why. The patients are free to roam the facility as they wish (within reason) they make sure anything that can cause harm to...
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.
Cedarhurst of Springfield, MO is home to 66 Memory Care apartments. This location is specifically designed to meet the needs of people living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of Springfield, MO is staffed with a friendly and expertly-trained team dedicated to the preservation...
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9.3
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21 reviews
The carpet in the dining room and in front of some resident doors is stained. Most of the staff is very friendly and very good with my mom. She complains almost every day about the food. It seems they...
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.
Castlewood is located in beautiful Nixa Missouri. With a quiet country setting we provide all of the comforts of home, with a convenient location. Just a 30-minute drive will send you back in time right in the heart of Branson Mo. Enjoy all of the attractions it has to offer including shopping,...
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9.3
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6 reviews
If she had more money, I would prefer she were in a different assisted living facility. I have some issues with billing. The food is really good, but the menu is limited compared to other places we looked at
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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8.6
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19 reviews
We have had a loved one in memory care at The Oaks Cottage at Century Pines for 4 months. We have been very pleased with the care he receives as well as the cleanliness of the facility. I would highly...
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.
Century Pines Assisted Living is located in the beautiful neighborhoods of Ozark, MO. Century Pines is situated on a picturesque terrain, and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When you visit Century Pines, your view...
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8.5
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14 reviews
The staff is just wonderful! They were so pleasant and took such good care of my mom! They always had time to talk to her if she wanted to talk. Everything was spotless! Her room was always clean and the...
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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8.5
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6 reviews
I have lived here since opening day and have made many friends. I think that if your loved one would give it a try they would love it. We have many activities with volunteers who come in. We also have a blue...
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 West Plains will be home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 21 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of West Plains strives to be the...
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8.4
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15 reviews
We liked The Gardens immediately, layout of asst living area dining area as well as rooms is perfect for mom. Don't like the one time activity fee and admin fee for long term care insurance but she loves...
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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8.2
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50 reviews
The main problems is food service, small portions or running out of advertised food. My main problem is getting work orders done. You put in a work order and you don't hear anything for days. When you...
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 Fremont Senior Living is a Continuum of Care community offering Independent Apartments and Patio Homes, Assisted Living Level Two Suites, and a Memory Care Cottage. The Fremont is a locally owned and operated community that has been providing the highest level of customer service and care to...
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I pop in at various times and days therefore I can say with confidence that the care takers there are respectful and provide immediate attention whenever possible. I have never seen or heard anyone be 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.
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 Ravenwood Assisted Living and Arbors.The Arbors at Ravenwood Assisted Living by Americare is a special care community for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
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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
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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We are comfortable with my mother in law move to this community. We know she is safe, and receiving good care. The community looks good, they do a good job with the cleanliness of the facility. They have a...
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 Lakewood.Lakewood and The Arbors at Lakewood are located in Springfield off the James River Freeway and South Campbell near two hospitals. Lakewood is...
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8.0
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1 review
When it comes to the activities they haven't really had a chance to get our anywhere because of the weather. However, our loved one likes it there. It makes it much easier to know she is so loved by all 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Vera Cruz, MO
The average cost of senior living in Vera Cruz is $5,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taneyville, MO with an average of $4,439 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Vera Cruz, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Vera Cruz, MO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Vera Cruz, MO by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Vera Cruz
Recent reviews for memory care in Vera Cruz
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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Century Pines in Ozark, MO
4.7
We moved my Dad here per his request because he grew up in Ozark. He was formerly at The Fremont in Springfield because that was close to our house. Century Pines seemed old, confusing and more like the old time rest homes, but I was wrong.
The staff here has been phenomenal. As his ...
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Ravenwood and Arbors at Ravenwood in Springfield, MO
5.0
Ravenwood is definitely the perfect place for Mom. Since moving in she has been very happy and made plenty of friends. She enjoys playing bingo and my sisters go to visit her often. I've heard no complaints about the food and the cook is such an awesome person! Since moving in my sisters have ...
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Vera Cruz review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 14 Vera Cruz memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Vera Cruz 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
Vera Cruz review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Vera Cruz 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 67 reviews of 14 Vera Cruz memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Vera Cruz 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.Vera Cruz, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.0
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
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Vera Cruz memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vera Cruz memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
78.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Cedarhurst of Springfield and Castlewood Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Vera Cruz, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Vera Cruz, Missouri. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Vera Cruz, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz, Missouri ranges from $649 to $8525. The average Memory Care cost in Vera Cruz, Missouri is $5,127. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Vera Cruz, Missouri typically starts at $649. 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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