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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wellston, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Wellston, 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 Wellston or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Wellston.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Wellston for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 55 assisted living facilities in the Wellston area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Franz Park, Ellendale and St. Louis Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, Alton and Fenton.
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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.
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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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My sister Becky lived at Durberg House. We found out at the last minute they were closing the home. I had to find a place for [name removed] in two weeks before I went to Florida for a month. I called [name...
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, 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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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.
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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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
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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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
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.
Cost of assisted living in Wellston, MO
The average cost of senior living in Wellston is $4,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Lawn, MO with an average of $4,702 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wellston, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wellston, MO vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wellston, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wellston
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wellston
Fairmont on Clayton in Richmond Heights, MO
5.0
Given that it is a unique situation the staff have done a great job, and the hospice group has been a God send and has been unbelievable wonderful as well as the physical and occupational there. . Our loved one was truly loved by the staff .
Villas of Holly Brook Bethalto in East Alton, IL
5.0
So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times to eat with your loved ones and the meals look great and we have heard nothing but good ...
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Wellston review score based on 170 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 170 reviews of 44 Wellston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wellston 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
Wellston review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wellston 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 170 reviews of 44 Wellston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wellston 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.Wellston, 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
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Wellston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wellston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wellston, 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 Wellston 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 Wellston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wellston, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
59.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wellston 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 Wellston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wellston, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wellston 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 Wellston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wellston, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wellston 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 Wellston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wellston, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wellston 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 Wellston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wellston, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wellston
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 Wellston protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarendale of St. Peters, Charter Senior Living of Shiloh and Garden Villas of O'Fallon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wellston, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 55 assisted living facilities near Wellston, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wellston, Missouri are Clarendale of St. Peters, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and The Plaza at Wildwood Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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