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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 17 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 $3,540, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 20 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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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
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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 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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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...
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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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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...
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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.
We started Cedarhurst of Lebanon to provide truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. Whether in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities,...
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My father was put in the nursing home on short notice. They were wonderful there. During Covid, the staff gave great care, helped with paperwork, and took very good care of him. Someone called when a...
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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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of 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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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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 $3,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eminence, MO with an average of $2,727 per month.
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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
5.0
We cannot comment on the activities because we did not participate in them although they were offered to the residents. We have been so impressed with the community overall....we would even pick this community to live here ourselves when the time comes!! We have also recommend Cedarhurst of ...
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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.
Birch Tree Place
4.9
I would like to Thank ALL of the staff at Birch Tree Place. When my mom was placed there in 2014 at the end of her Renal Failure, they took her in with open arms. My family and I couldn't of asked for a better group of nursing staff and administrator.
May God bless each and every one of ...
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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
17.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.5%
17.2%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.2%
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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
5.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
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.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
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
23.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
5.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Cedarhurst of West Plains, Salem Residential Care and Essex of Lebanon are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elk Creek, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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