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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palmer, MO

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Palmer 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 77 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palmer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palmer is about $3,690, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 130 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palmer, MO

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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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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.
Best Value in the St. Louis Metro AreaWhen 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 Dunsford Court.Dunsford Court is located in the heart of Sullivan, MO one mile north of Interstate 44 on Dunsford Road....
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.
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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: Memory Care
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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 Arbors at Maplebrook is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Farmington, Missouri in the Saint Francois county. Senior residents of the Arbors at Maplebrook feel a little more secure because they live just down the block from Parkland Health Center. The location of Parkland ensures...
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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: 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.
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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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.
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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.
My Place Too is a level 2 residential care facility located in De Soto, MO. We specialize in individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. For this reason, we are not a good fit for your average senior. We ARE an excellent fit for individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, TBI, and...
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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.
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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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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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.
When you visit Parkside, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom suites....
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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.
Best Value in the St. Louis Metro AreaAt Victorian Place of Union, residential care by Americare, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.You'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect....
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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, 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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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, 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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Palmer, MO

The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $3,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Sullivan, MO with an average of $3,492 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer, MO vs. nearby cities

Palmer, MO
$3,690/mo
$3,626/mo
$4,067/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer, MO vs. the state and national average

Palmer, MO
$3,690/mo
U.S. national average
$4,936/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer vs. other types of senior living

$4,856/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,690/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Palmer, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,650/mo
Studio
$4,685/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,446/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,132/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,505/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer over time

Palmer, MOMO stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmer

Ashbrook in Farmington, MO

5.0
Careful and professional care, I know that my Aunt is in safe hands with Ashbrook! The lady in charge has been incredibly helpful getting her settled in and really making it feel like home for her. It's great to see someone you love finally happy. They provide good entertaining senior care and ...
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Victorian Place of Washington and Arbors of Washington

5.0
The staff at this community are helpful and we have good communication with them. The food is good and they keep the community well maintained. They offer a variety of activities. I would recommend going to the different communities to see which one might be the right fit for your loved one.

Oak Pointe of Washington

4.9
My wife and I are retired registered nurses. We visited 3 different facilities in the area, and interviewed management and staff at each one. All were priced nearly identical to each other, but Oak Pointe stood out because of the professionalism And bedside manner of their staff and the ...
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Palmer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmer, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.9%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer 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 Palmer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmer, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.8%
0.4%
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Oak Pointe of Washington, Cedarhurst of Farmington and Victorian Place of Cuba are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmer, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 77 nursing homes facilities near Palmer, Missouri. See the full list.

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