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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Union Star, MO
If your loved one needs memory care in Union Star, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Union Star, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Union Star incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Union Star memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Union Star, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Joseph, Maysville and Savannah.
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9.2
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30 reviews
Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. Their kindness is genuine, they are patient and do their best to solve any issue that arises. To be honest, since my husband died I don't go to lunch or...
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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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9.0
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29 reviews
We felt my mother was very well taken care of. The ladies that looked after her were nothing short of amazing. The facility was pretty and clean. Very much appreciated all that was done for her in her 2...
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.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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9.0
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57 reviews
Staff was always friendly and helpful. Some of dad's things went missing. They were usually short staffed most of the time but the ones who were there always did their best Most of the time. Sometimes his...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Shoal Creek! A beautiful community decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Shoal Creek enjoys...
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8.0
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14 reviews
I would definitely recommend Oak Pointe! They tend to have the same challenge as all of these facilities; staying fully staffed! But with the exception of one person, who is no longer there, we felt like the...
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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16 reviews
You all took wonderful care of my beloved. It seems like yesterday I was visiting there at least once a day. It is family type of environment and friendly staff. I do however think the rates are high. It is...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Staley Hills the most desired in the...
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11 reviews
It has almost all been a positive experience. The main dining area not always cleanest. There was only 1 challenging aid and they didn't stay long. The care services started a bit slow but when activities...
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.
Norterre, a beautiful community located in Liberty, MO, located just north of Liberty Hospital, five minutes to downtown Liberty and area shopping and dining.Norterre is a vibrant community built with the desire and vision to serve generations of people in one unique place. A place that offers...
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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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I would highly recommend Orilla's Way to anybody looking for a care facility for their loved ones.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Union Star, MO
The average cost of senior living in Union Star is $4,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rea, MO with an average of $3,971 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Union Star
Recent reviews for memory care in Union Star
Norterre in Liberty, MO
4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Norterre and everything has been great for her at this facility except for maybe the food. However, I do know that they are working on improving that area. This facility does an excellent job of communicating with me regarding all aspects of my loved one's ...
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Addington Place of Shoal Creek in Kansas City, MO
4.7
My mom has been at Addington Place since January of 2018. Her transition went really smoothly. She seems to love it there. All the staff is very friendly. I know that the care for my mom and some even love her! A few have told me that she is their favorite! I know she is safe and well-cared for ...
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Oak Pointe of Kearney
4.2
Clean very friendly community. They are very caring at this community with my loved one. They have a lot of different activities and they set the activities based off of the residents ability to make sure that it is beneficial for them.
Union Star review score based on 54 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 9 Union Star memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Union Star 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
Union Star review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Union Star 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 54 reviews of 9 Union Star memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Union Star 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.Union Star, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Union Star memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union Star memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union Star, 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 Union Star 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 Union Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union Star, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Union Star 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 Union Star Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union Star, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union Star 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 Union Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union Star, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Union Star 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 Union Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union Star, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union Star 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 Union Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union Star, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
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
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tiffany Springs Senior Living, Vintage Gardens and Addington Place of Shoal Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Union Star, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Union Star, Missouri. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Union Star, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Union Star, 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 Union Star, 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 Union Star, Missouri ranges from $1350 to $7500. The average Memory Care cost in Union Star, Missouri is $4,789. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Union Star, Missouri typically starts at $1350. 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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