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10 Best Nursing Homes in Galena, MO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Galena 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 Galena, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Galena, MO

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Castlewood Senior Living was the perfect match for my parents! The staff is cheerful and helpful, the food is great and they are enjoying their new home free from worries of maintenance and logistics that...
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.
Castlewood is located in beautiful Nixa Missouri. With a quiet country setting we provide all of the comforts of home, with a convenient location. Just a 30-minute drive will send you back in time right in the heart of Branson Mo. Enjoy all of the attractions it has to offer including shopping,...
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I would rate The Bungalows at Branson Meadows a 5 on all categories. The staff and facility have exceeded my expectations. I feel truly blessed that my mother is happy with her residence and care at The...
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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I'm 72 have been here for 2 months it is a very awesome living facility the employees are very caring and helpful. I recommend this facility to everyone. Thank you wonderful meals located near grocery store...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
When 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 Bradford Court.Bradford Court is located on Main Street in Nixa, MO. Nixa is located just 5 miles south of Springfield, MO and is the “Crossroads of the...
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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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Wedgewood has been a very good experience for my dad as well as myself. Very down home family environment. Only issues have been in relation to change in admin and DON.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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: 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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Galena, MO

The average cost of senior living in Galena is $4,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, MO with an average of $3,609 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Galena, MO, vs. nearby cities

Galena, MO
$4,172/mo

Nursing homes costs in Galena, MO, vs. state and national averages

Galena, MO
$4,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Galena, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,856/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,172/mo

Nursing homes costs in Galena, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,270/mo
Studio
$3,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,912/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,713/mo

Senior living costs in Galena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Galena, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGalena, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,172/mo$3,997/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,767/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,856/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,300/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Galena, MO:$4,172/mo
Missouri:$3,997/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Galena, MO:$3,767/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Galena, MO:$4,856/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Galena, MO:$3,300/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Galena, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Galena 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Galena, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Galena 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Galena, MO$4,529/mo$4,596/mo-1.5%
Missouri$5,091/mo$5,000/mo+1.8%
National$5,053/mo$4,817/mo+4.9%
Galena, MO
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,596/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$5,000/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,053/mo
2023 average cost:$4,817/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Galena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Galena

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

5.0
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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NorthPark Village and Cottages in Ozark, MO

4.9
We couldn't be more pleased with this location. It is more expensive than some others in the area, but it is worth every penny. The services offered are very inclusive and they constantly surprise us with their generous and genuine hospitality. Around here even bad places are outrageous, so ...
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Galena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galena, 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 Galena 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 Galena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Galena, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Galena 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 Galena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galena, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galena 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 Galena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galena, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Galena 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 Galena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galena, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galena 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 Galena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galena, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.5%
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Castlewood Senior Living, The Bungalows at Branson Meadows and Bristol Manor of Aurora are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Galena, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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