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10 Best Nursing Homes in Benton, MO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Benton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Benton, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Benton or another care type is right for you. Browse 86 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Benton.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mound City, Urbandale and Clank.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mound City, Urbandale and Clank.
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All 8 get the top rating. My sister raves about the food and how they take care of her needs. Her pension from the University covers the cost. It is just a great clean facility with good people working...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living at Rivercrest PlaceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, trading the worries and stress that come with home ownership for the relaxed retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. And we have just the place to do it at Rivercrest Place.We offer assisted living...
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I wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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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The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed]...
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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My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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My mother is at Labonne and she is doing so well. Staff is kind and caring. We always get a call from the nurse with any med changes or any new concerns. My family feels like my mom is in a safe place.
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.
La Bonne Maison offers person-centered assisted living in Sikeston, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing,...
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The staff is so friendly and down to earth. You can tell they truly love working there. They always have activities and outings planned. There is something to do for everyone. They especially seem to go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Independence of Home ~ The Care of FamilyThe Lakes of Paducah Assisted Living is a locally-owned and operated community of 42 apartments located on a beautiful 200 acre campus. We are fully licensed in the state of Kentucky as an Assisted Living Community, providing ADL & IADL...
Gaither Suites At West Park Assisted Living and Personal Care Home
4960 Village Square Dr, Paducah, KY 42001Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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My loved one is currently a resident at Gaither Suites At West Park and overall her experience at this facility has been very good. I appreciate the staff's timeliness in responding to questions or concerns....
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.
Gaither Suites at West Park is the only residential care home that offers both state license personal care and certified assisted living in Paducah KY.Single-story residential settingPrivate full baths and kitchenettesAll utilities, including basic cable TVDelicious meals served in the elegant...
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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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.
The Arbors at Westridge Place is an assisted living and memory care community located in Sikestown, a city in Scott county. While Sikestown is a bit isolated from any larger cities, it still offers an excellent selection of amenities and services. For example, seniors can receive amazing medical...
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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, 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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
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, 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.
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
Cost of nursing homes in Benton, MO
The average cost of senior living in Benton is $3,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Girardeau, MO with an average of $3,280 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Benton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Benton
Country Place in Scott City, MO
4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO
5.0
They were outstanding in every aspect. They even had live music one afternoon. My mother loved the food and everyone was very friendly and helpful. A Place for Mom was extremely helpful. [name removed] was great to work with. I recommend all the time!
The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL
5.0
My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy trips to sites in the area. My mom just won't go. There are many things family can do ...
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Benton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton, 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 Benton nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Benton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benton, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Benton nursing homes
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 Benton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benton, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benton nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Benton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Benton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
11.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Benton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
2.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rivercrest Place, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Benton, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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