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9.8
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28 reviews
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They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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9.2
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61 reviews
9.2
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They gave a very good and thorough tour of the memory care center. The staff plan many activities during the day which is what we had hoped for. you can visit anytime! Staff are very kind to patients.
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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33 reviews
9.1
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33 reviews
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55%
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3 star
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We moved in my mom with ease and efficiently in a timely manner. The staff is cheerful and kind and my mom has settled in with help to get to bed and meals close by in a dining room. She had been able to...
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 make Benton House of Blue Springs the most desired in the...
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77 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
9.0
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25 reviews
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The overall experience has been excellent and the community always looks clean and is well cared for. They are friendly and helpful; the care services are good--I worry about the fact that she is unsteady on...
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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8.9
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22 reviews
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The owners are hands-on and very responsive. Most of the staff are kind and very patient with the residents. I highly recommend BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley.
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.
Beehive Homes of Grain Valley is located in the town of Grain Valley, Missouri, just minutes away from Kansas City. Residents are treated like family at Beehive Homes of Grain Valley because they are a part of our home. With a major renovation in 2024 to the main entry, commons area, kitchen,...
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5.3
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14 reviews
5.3
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14 reviews
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14%
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21%
3 star
14%
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Resident rooms could be kept cleaner. Lots of activities. Good communication. Some of the LPN med techs treat long acting insulin like a sliding scale giving it based on the latest blood sugar taken instead...
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.
Our 38 unit Assisted Living community offers uncompromising care, with affordable monthly rates. St. Mary's has been proudly servicing the community for 38 years, setting the standard for Assisted living care in Eastern Jackson County. St. Mary's Assisted Living has received deficiency free...
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Our parent has lived in the facility for years. We are pleased with the care our parent receives. The rooms are big plenty of room. The home cooked meals with big portions are appreciated. When we have...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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5 star
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[Names removed] that are the best managers ever! Things have greatly improved since June of this year when the last managers were there. All of the residents are like family now. The managers treat...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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6.5
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16 reviews
6.5
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16 reviews
5 star
13%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Excellent physical therapy department. Responsive medical staff. I love Dr. [name removed]. My mother's health has improved while living there. The facility is old, but a new director just hired and already...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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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...
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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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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...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Lake City, MO

The average cost of senior living in Lake City is $4,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Grove, MO with an average of $3,881 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake City, MO vs. nearby cities

Lake City, MO
$4,340/mo
$4,074/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake City, MO vs. the state and national average

Lake City, MO
$4,340/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,340/mo
$5,421/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake City, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$3,330/mo
Studio
$4,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,152/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,005/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake City over time

Lake City, MOMO stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake 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 Lake City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake City

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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Benton House of Staley Hills in Kansas City, MO

3.4
Have had two small instances. Spoke with staff and those were handled after bringing those two up. The wonderful and great thing about it is a very small community. So makes it homey and more ordeal. A family oriented environment.

The Madison Senior Living in Kansas City, MO

4.6
We picked based on cost and having all levels of care available. Right now my dad is in independent living, but if he needs more care we can keep him at the Madison. I would recommend to others.

Lake City review score based on 44 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 12 Lake City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake 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

Lake City review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Lake City, MO12 facilities
6.6
Buckner, MO8 facilities
6.4
Independence, MO16 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake 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 44 reviews of 12 Lake City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake 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.
Lake City, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Lake City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake City, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
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
66.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake 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 Lake City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake City, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake 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 Lake City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake City, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake 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 Lake City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake City, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake 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 Lake City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake City, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lake City protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

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There are 12 assisted living facilities near Lake City, Missouri. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Lake City, 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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