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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shirley, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shirley, 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 Shirley or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shirley.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Shirley for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 47 assisted living facilities in the Shirley area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Best Value in the St. Louis Metro AreaWhen the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Dunsford Court.Dunsford Court is located in the heart of Sullivan, MO one mile north of Interstate 44 on Dunsford Road....
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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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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.
My Place Too is a level 2 residential care facility located in De Soto, MO. We specialize in individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. For this reason, we are not a good fit for your average senior. We ARE an excellent fit for individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, TBI, and...
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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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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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, 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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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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.
Best Value in the St. Louis Metro AreaAt Victorian Place of Union, residential care by Americare, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.You'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect....
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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.
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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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.
At Victorian Place of Owensville, residential care by Americare in Owensville, MO, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit Victorian Place of Owensville, you'll find a warm, friendly community...
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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.
When you visit Parkside, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom suites....
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My mother was living in her own home alone. She unfortunately experienced many falls in the middle of the night. It was time for her to be in a safer environment. I feel a peace knowing she is at Pine...
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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Shirley, MO
The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $3,746 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leasburg, MO with an average of $2,955 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shirley, MO vs. nearby cities
Shirley, MO
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shirley, MO vs. the state and national average
Shirley, MO
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shirley vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shirley, MO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shirley, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shirley
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shirley
Oak Pointe of Washington
4.0
I would definitely recommend Oak Pointe. My Mom is very happy there. Very clean, friendly staff, lots of fun things for her to do. We chose Oak Pointe for location and size of apartment. Thank you!
Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO
4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Ashbrook in Farmington, MO
5.0
Careful and professional care, I know that my Aunt is in safe hands with Ashbrook! The lady in charge has been incredibly helpful getting her settled in and really making it feel like home for her. It's great to see someone you love finally happy. They provide good entertaining senior care and ...
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Shirley review score based on 60 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 47 Shirley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shirley 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
Shirley review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shirley 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 60 reviews of 47 Shirley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley 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.Shirley, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Shirley assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
17%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shirley
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 Shirley protect seniors.
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