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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fordham, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fordham, 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 Fordham or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fordham.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fordham for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 65 assisted living facilities in the Fordham 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 Union Star, Gallatin and Wexford.
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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: 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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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
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...
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 Fordham, MO
The average cost of senior living in Fordham is $3,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jameson, MO with an average of $2,371 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fordham, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fordham, MO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fordham, MO by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Fordham over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fordham, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fordham
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fordham
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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Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence, MO
5.0
Every time we go into Blue Hills, it seems very clean. There is always staff on site making sure the space is spotless. Everyone on staff is very friendly and helpful. They are good people! Blue Hills is a great value and the care is wonderful for the price. My mother has fallen a couple of ...
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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.
Fordham review score based on 153 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 153 reviews of 56 Fordham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fordham 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
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Review subcategories for Fordham 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 153 reviews of 56 Fordham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fordham 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.Fordham, 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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Fordham assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fordham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fordham, 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 Fordham 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 Fordham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fordham, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.2%
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
57.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fordham 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 Fordham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fordham, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fordham 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 Fordham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fordham, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fordham 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 Fordham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fordham, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fordham 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 Fordham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fordham, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fordham
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 Fordham 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 Fordham, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 65 assisted living facilities near Fordham, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Fordham, 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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