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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cosby, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Cosby, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Cosby or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Cosby.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Cosby for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 61 assisted living facilities in the Cosby area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Joseph, Union Star and Wathena.
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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.
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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Cosby, MO
The average cost of senior living in Cosby is $3,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksdale, MO with an average of $3,020 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cosby, MO vs. nearby cities
Cosby, MO
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cosby, MO vs. the state and national average
Cosby, MO
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cosby vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cosby, MO by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Cosby over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cosby, MO
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cosby.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Cosby
Recent reviews for assisted living in Cosby
Vintage Park at Atchison
5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Heritage Village of Gladstone
5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.
Homestead of Leavenworth
5.0
Excellent management. I'd be happy living there if I needed to.
Also very personable and conscientious staff. My dad passed away while I was there, and it was obvious the staff had dealt with that before. They delivered a spread of food and drinks as immediate family assembled there. Mom is ...
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Cosby review score based on 160 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 54 Cosby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cosby review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Cosby review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cosby assisted living
When assisted living 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 160 reviews of 54 Cosby assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cosby resident and family assisted living 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.Cosby, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Cosby assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cosby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cosby, 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 Cosby assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cosby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cosby, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cosby assisted living
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 Cosby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cosby, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cosby assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cosby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cosby, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Cosby assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cosby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cosby, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
42%
Room service
Room service
37%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cosby assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cosby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cosby, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cosby
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cosby protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Senior Star at Wexford Place and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cosby, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 61 assisted living facilities near Cosby, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Cosby, Missouri is Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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