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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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 Vera Cruz, MO

The average cost of senior living in Vera Cruz is $4,060 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain Grove, MO with an average of $3,051 per month.

Assisted living costs in Vera Cruz, MO, vs. nearby cities

Vera Cruz, MO
$4,060/mo
$3,796/mo
$3,754/mo

Assisted living costs in Vera Cruz, MO, vs. state and national averages

Vera Cruz, MO
$4,060/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Vera Cruz, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,060/mo
$5,086/mo

Assisted living costs in Vera Cruz, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,273/mo
Studio
$4,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,168/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,665/mo

Senior living costs in Vera Cruz 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: Vera Cruz, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVera Cruz, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,060/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,086/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,365/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Vera Cruz, MO:$4,060/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Vera Cruz, MO:$5,086/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Vera Cruz, MO:$3,365/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Vera Cruz, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Vera Cruz 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vera Cruz, MO$4,463/mo$4,042/mo+10.4%
Missouri$4,979/mo$4,848/mo+2.7%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Vera Cruz, MO
2024 average cost:$4,463/mo
2023 average cost:$4,042/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,979/mo
2023 average cost:$4,848/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz.

What families are saying about assisted living in Vera Cruz

Recent reviews for assisted living in Vera Cruz

Essex of Ozark

5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO

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This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Ravenwood and Arbors at Ravenwood in Springfield, MO

5.0
Ravenwood is definitely the perfect place for Mom. Since moving in she has been very happy and made plenty of friends. She enjoys playing bingo and my sisters go to visit her often. I've heard no complaints about the food and the cook is such an awesome person! Since moving in my sisters have ...
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Vera Cruz review score based on 164 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 43 Vera Cruz assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vera Cruz 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

Vera Cruz review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Vera Cruz, MO43 facilities
8.1
Ava, MO56 facilities
8.1
Norwood, MO44 facilities

Review subcategories for Vera Cruz 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 164 reviews of 43 Vera Cruz assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Vera Cruz 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.
Vera Cruz, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Vera Cruz assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vera Cruz assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Vera Cruz

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 Vera Cruz protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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