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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lamar, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Lamar, 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 Lamar or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lamar.
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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Hudson House is a 41-bed residential care facility located adjacent to the Aurora Nursing Center in Lawrence County, Aurora, Missouri. Hudson House is a unique health care facility with the highest of standards in both resident care and cleanliness while providing a sense of well-being for those...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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.
44 Photos available
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 Lamar, MO
The average cost of senior living in Lamar is $3,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockwood, MO with an average of $2,701 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lamar, MO vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lamar, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lamar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lamar
Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.
Oak Pointe of Neosho
5.0
Our experience has been great!
The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do.
Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage
5.0
We picked this community, because of the location, and it's close to my home.. It's a great place. I guess they are all pricey, but I would definitely recommend it. It's about 15 min further away but the cost is much more affordable for whats in the bank.
Lamar review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 43 Lamar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lamar 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 Lamar 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 29 reviews of 43 Lamar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lamar 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.Lamar, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Lamar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
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
48.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar 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 Lamar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar 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 Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lamar
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 Lamar protect seniors.
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Oak Pointe of Neosho, Spring River Christian Village and Oak Pointe of Carthage are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lamar, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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