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Everything is going well here for my love one. When I first toured the facility I really liked it, it’s a newer facility, it’s really bright, very very clean, and it’s more of an upscale living experience...
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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.
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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...
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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.
Superior Park is known for its accommodations for mental health patients. We understand the importance of patient independence and socialization, while also providing the quality care that our residents need. We pride ourselves on our social gateways. Superior park strives to provide creative...
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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.
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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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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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Cost of assisted living in Gunn City, MO

The average cost of senior living in Gunn City is $4,410 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creighton, MO with an average of $2,887 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gunn City, MO, vs. nearby cities

Gunn City, MO
$4,410/mo
$4,351/mo

Assisted living costs in Gunn City, MO, vs. state and national averages

Gunn City, MO
$4,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Gunn City, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,410/mo
$5,634/mo

Assisted living costs in Gunn City, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,732/mo
Studio
$4,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,724/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,358/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,699/mo

Senior living costs in Gunn 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: Gunn City, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGunn City, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,410/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,634/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,373/mo$3,211/mo$4,073/mo
Assisted Living
Gunn City, MO:$4,410/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Gunn City, MO:$5,634/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Gunn City, MO:$3,373/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gunn City, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gunn City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Gunn City, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gunn City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gunn City, MO$5,067/mo$4,596/mo+10.2%
Missouri$5,047/mo$4,817/mo+4.8%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Gunn City, MO
2024 average cost:$5,067/mo
2023 average cost:$4,596/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,047/mo
2023 average cost:$4,817/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gunn City, 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 Gunn City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gunn City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gunn City

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Gunn City review score based on 599 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 599 reviews of 134 Gunn City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gunn City 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

Gunn City review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Gunn City, MO134 facilities
8.0
East Lynne, MO146 facilities
7.7
La Tour, MO143 facilities

Review subcategories for Gunn City 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 599 reviews of 134 Gunn City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gunn City 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Gunn City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gunn City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gunn 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 Gunn City 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 Gunn City 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
81.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gunn City 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 Gunn City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gunn City, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gunn City 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 Gunn City 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
49.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gunn City 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 Gunn City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gunn City 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 Gunn City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gunn City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gunn City protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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