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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elk Creek, MO
Elk Creek is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 25 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elk Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elk Creek is about $3,424, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 19 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Norwood, Owens and Crossroads Store.
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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 PlainsAt Cedarhurst of West Plains, 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 West Plains, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of...
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9 reviews
I literally can not put into words how much we loved Cedarhurst for our Mom !! From the moment we walked through the doors to tour the facility.. We knew this was the perfect place to make our mom her...
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.
Cedarhurst of LebanonAt Cedarhurst of Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living...
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Our experience was really positive. Our loved one enjoyed her stay there. In fact, she enjoyed it enough that after we picked her up, she expressed an interest in going back to visit the people she had met...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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We have now had to move our loved one to a nursing home, but while she was at the Essex community they were wonderful. If I could give them a 10 plus I would. They were great. They're administrator was...
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...
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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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
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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 nursing homes in Elk Creek, MO
The average cost of senior living in Elk Creek is $3,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eminence, MO with an average of $2,349 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elk Creek, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elk Creek
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elk Creek
Cedarhurst of Lebanon
4.5
When it comes to the care services, we wish our loved one would be visited more for the price we are paying. Our loved one needs to walk more as well. The biggest thing that my dad has spoke about is when my mom is visited that there is no record of when like PT and OT come in...he gets a "bill ...
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Essex of Lebanon
4.0
overall the facility is nice, modern, and up to date. The food is good and they provide a great diet.
The admin was a little rigid but the main concern is the safety of their residence.
My brother received good care while there.
Cedarhurst of West Plains
4.8
My family has checked in different states and the cost is about the same. Cedarhurst of West Plains is a newer facility than the ones they have looked at! I have made several friends here at Cedarhurst.
Elk Creek nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Creek, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek 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
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Creek, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedarhurst of West Plains, Cedarhurst of Lebanon and Salem Residential Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elk Creek, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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