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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buchanan County, MO
If your loved one needs memory care in Buchanan County, A Place for Mom can help. With 41 memory care facilities in Buchanan County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Buchanan County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Buchanan County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Buchanan County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Joseph, Leavenworth and West Platte.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Joseph, Leavenworth and West Platte.
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There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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The staff was really great about answering questions and giving updates. I think it is good to know that a lot of the staff has been there for several years. The room size was good- in memory care I think...
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.
Beautiful Addington Place of Prairie Village is located in Prairie Village, Kansas and can be a wonderful resting home for your elderly parent. We truly understand how difficult it can be for you to find the right spot for your parent to live if they can no longer live on their own. When choosing...
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Some of the kindest staff and management very willing to work together to customize the experience. They offer large rooms in memory care and have beautiful public areas.
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
Wexford Place is an Assisted Living & Memory Support community, located in north Kansas City, Missouri's beautiful Platte County area. The nearby City of Platte Woods was recently ranked as one of the safest neighborhoods in Kansas City. Easy access to nature trails, lakes and the Missouri...
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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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
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 obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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.
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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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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My loved one was treated with friendly cheerful care every day. I observed a tremendous amount of staff interaction. I was incredibly impressed by the layout too, it's very secure for the safety of 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.
The Villages of Jackson Creek, located in the peaceful environs of Independence, Missouri, offers a thorough array of senior care. We pride ourselves on providing a variety of opportunities and enriching experiences for our guests. The Villages of Jackson Creek is pleased to offer an exciting...
Cost of memory care in Buchanan County, MO
The average cost of senior living in Buchanan County is $5,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iatan, MO with an average of $4,753 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buchanan County, MO vs. nearby counties
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What families are saying about memory care in Buchanan County
Recent reviews for memory care in Buchanan 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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Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO
5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Glenwood Village of Overland Park
5.0
I am very happy with Glenwood Village. What stuck out to us was the price, activities offered, and I felt the apartment available provided a lot of space for her. I have eaten here and the food was better at the beginning before covid, they do have a lot of variety of choices though for ...
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Buchanan County review score based on 235 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 235 reviews of 36 Buchanan County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buchanan County 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
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Review subcategories for Buchanan County 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 235 reviews of 36 Buchanan County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buchanan County 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.Buchanan County, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Buchanan County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County 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
86.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
72.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County 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
58.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
63.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
69.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
80.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Star at Wexford Place, Vintage Gardens and Benton House of Tiffany Springs are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buchanan County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Buchanan County, Missouri. See the full list.
The 41 memory care facilities near you in Buchanan County, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County, 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 Buchanan County, Missouri ranges from $795 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Buchanan County, Missouri is $5,450. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buchanan County, Missouri typically starts at $795. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Buchanan County
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- Wathena, Kansas
- Gower, Missouri
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- Dalbey, Kansas
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