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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Scott City, MO

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If your loved one needs memory care in Scott City, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Scott City, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Scott City incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Scott City memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Scott City, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Reflections Memory Care - Carterville
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Workers seem to really care about the residents. The facility itself is laid out and decorated beautifully. The meals provided are very good. The activities director goes out of her way to provide...
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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I would recommend to others. Our resident is [age removed] and the staff there call him by name and encourage him to participate in activities. He regularly goes to Bingo and eats meals with the other...
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: 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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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.
The Arbors at Westridge Place is an assisted living and memory care community located in Sikestown, a city in Scott county. While Sikestown is a bit isolated from any larger cities, it still offers an excellent selection of amenities and services. For example, seniors can receive amazing medical...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
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 Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
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I would give all a 5. What we like the most about the community is that the staff seem to work well together, support one another. I also like the focus on healthcare in this community. Yes, we would...
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 at Charter Senior Living of Paducah opened July of 2023. The leadership team in Paducah has over 131 years combined experience in senior care. We won the McCracken County People's Choice Award for Best Assisted Living Community. We are nestled into the corner of New Holt Rd and Nth Friendship....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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One of the best facilities in the area. It has the feel of a resort instead of an assisted living facility. The staff is awesome. The food is wonderful. They use fresh food not just heat and serve from a...
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.
Memory Care Coming Soon! Wait list now forming. Sunshine Gardens is one of the largest independently owned assisted living facilities in Southern Illinois offering full spectrum of services at an affordable fee. We recognize that each individual has his or her own personal needs and we focus on...
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Cost of memory care in Scott City, MO

The average cost of senior living in Scott City is $6,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kelso, MO with an average of $6,342 per month.

Memory care costs in Scott City, MO, vs. state and national averages

Scott City, MO
$6,342/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Scott City, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,342/mo

Memory care costs in Scott City, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,946/mo
Studio
$6,933/mo

Senior living costs in Scott City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Scott City, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScott City, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$6,342/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,667/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,254/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Scott City, MO:$6,342/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Scott City, MO:$4,667/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Scott City, MO:$3,254/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Scott City

Recent reviews for memory care in Scott City

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

3.9
The staff are usually great and I'm sure not appreciated enough for all they do. Sometimes there is not enough staff though. There are several events offered, but some residents seem to get left out. The food has a good variety, but is questionable at times. Rolls or bread should be offered ...
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Reflections Memory Care - Carterville

4.6
Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.

Sunshine Gardens in Marion, IL

5.0
We have been very pleased with them. The food is really good there. We have eaten there like 3 or 4 times and have enjoyed it every time, it's all home cooked. It's open and airy, with a Florida resort feel, and she really liked that, it's one of the reasons we chose them.

Scott City review score based on 17 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 17 reviews of 1 Scott City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scott City 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

Scott City review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Scott City, MO1 facilities
9.7
Cape Girardeau, MO1 facilities
8.4
Kelso, MO1 facilities

Scott City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scott City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scott City, 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 Scott City 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 Scott City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scott City, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.5%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.9%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Scott City 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 Scott City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scott City, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.5%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.3%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scott City 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 Scott City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scott City, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Scott City 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 Scott City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scott City, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
46%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scott City 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 Scott City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scott City, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.5%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
41%
Dances
Dances
33.5%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Scott City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Scott City protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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