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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clay County, MO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Clay County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Clay County, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Clay County or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Clay County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waldo Homes, Armour Fields and Rockhill Manor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ridgely, Woodruff and Stubbs.
Nursing homes facilities near Clay County, MO
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9.8
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27 reviews
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home is lovely. I only have to walk down the hallway to go to daily mass and I don't have to find a ride to Church anymore. I no longer need to cook because the meals are Included...
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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I'm so glad that The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek took my aunt back after she broke her pelvis. It was the answer to my prayers!!! Based on the experience we have had we would absolutely recommend this...
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.
Our VisionOur experiences, and our hearts, have taught us well that success in this industry is defined by the genuine care and respect that we extend to the senior community and their families. For us, that care and respect is intrinsic to who we are.
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9.2
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54 reviews
The Staff and Facility are wonderful!!! From Management through Staff, all individuals have been very friendly!! The building is well maintained and cared for!! Love [name removed] and her uplifting and...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Shoal Creek! A beautiful community decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Shoal Creek enjoys...
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8.4
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8 reviews
Great place to live. Overall, I think it is the best senior living facility in the area, but the prices are rising more rapidly than inflation. There are other facilities being built in this area, but 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.
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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8.0
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14 reviews
I would definitely recommend Oak Pointe! They tend to have the same challenge as all of these facilities; staying fully staffed! But with the exception of one person, who is no longer there, we felt like 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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8.0
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16 reviews
You all took wonderful care of my beloved. It seems like yesterday I was visiting there at least once a day. It is family type of environment and friendly staff. I do however think the rates are high. It is...
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 makes Benton House of Staley Hills the most desired in the...
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10 reviews
Pleasantly surprised by the at home atmosphere. Each floor is considered a "household". Residents on each floor have a kitchen, meals are taken with residents in the "household", small groups. Daily...
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.
Norterre, a beautiful community located in Liberty, MO, located just north of Liberty Hospital, five minutes to downtown Liberty and area shopping and dining.Norterre is a vibrant community built with the desire and vision to serve generations of people in one unique place. A place that offers...
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They have an onsite doctor, so the resident doesn't have to leave. The community is very friendly. They have meals and you call ahead and eat with your loved one, prior to COVID. The staff makes sure...
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.
Heritage Village of Gladstone is an assisted living community located in the city of Gladstone, Missouri in the county of Clay. Residents of this community can easily spend their days wandering through the wooded trails of Hidden Hollow Park which touches up against the back yard of Heritage...
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I have lived here at Bristol almost a year. I love it here. The manager and her staff are helpful. They go out of there way to be helpful. I like to be out of my room and watch TV and talk to the staff when...
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.
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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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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My mother has been here for rehab for a couple of weeks and they have been doing a pretty good job. They seem to be rehabbing her quickly and getting her into different therapies right away. I especially...
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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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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Cost of nursing homes in Clay County, MO
The average cost of senior living in Clay County is $4,333 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Excelsior Estates, MO with an average of $3,839 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Clay County, MO vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Clay County, MO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Clay County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Clay County, MO by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Clay County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clay County
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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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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Heritage Village of Gladstone
5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.
Clay County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay County, 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 Clay County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Clay County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.4%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clay County nursing homes
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 Clay County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clay County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clay County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Clay County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Senior Star at Wexford Place and The Burlington Creek Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clay County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Clay County, Missouri. See the full list.
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