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10 Best Nursing Homes in Handy, MO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Handy 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 Handy, 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 Handy or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Handy.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Warm Springs, Gatewood and Jobe.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Handy, MO

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Photo of Cedarhurst of West Plains
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I have lived here since opening day and have made many friends. I think that if your loved one would give it a try they would love it. We have many activities with volunteers who come in. We also have a blue...
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.
Cedarhurst of West Plains will be home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 21 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of West Plains strives to be the...
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I have already sent a review in and there are a few things I do not understand. In your statement about how you provide for your clients. I see a lot of things that you say you have I have not witnessed...
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.
Cedargate is located in Poplar Bluff, MO. This community offers multiple levels of care, depending on the individual needs. The residents will enjoy the benefits of staff dedicated to serving their individual needs at any time, day or night. Cedargate provides three nutritious meals a day,...
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My father was put in the nursing home on short notice. They were wonderful there. During Covid, the staff gave great care, helped with paperwork, and took very good care of him. Someone called when a...
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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of 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.
Because no two people are alike there are not one-size-fits-all situations, we offer the residents a variety of services and care options that provide solutions for today and security for changesthat develop tomorrow. We treat every individual according to their personal needs, and will adapt 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.
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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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.
Welcome to StoneBridge Senior Living Community in Pocahontas, AR. Located in the foothills of the Ozarks in Randolph County, we offer assisted living accommodations in a friendly small-town community. Private apartments, restaurant style dining, activities and outings are just a few of the...
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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 RiverMist.RiverMist is located on West Maud Street in beautiful Poplar Bluff, MO. Situated in Southeast Missouri midway between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN,...
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
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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
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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: 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.
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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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Handy, MO

The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eminence, MO with an average of $2,727 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Handy, MO vs. nearby cities

Handy, MO
$3,624/mo
$3,308/mo
$2,964/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Handy, MO vs. the state and national average

Handy, MO
$3,624/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Handy vs. other types of senior living

$5,517/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,624/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Handy, MO by room type

Studio
$4,673/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,850/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Handy over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Handy

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Handy

Birch Tree Place

4.9
I would like to Thank ALL of the staff at Birch Tree Place. When my mom was placed there in 2014 at the end of her Renal Failure, they took her in with open arms. My family and I couldn't of asked for a better group of nursing staff and administrator. May God bless each and every one of ...
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Cedarhurst of West Plains

4.8
My family has checked in different states and the cost is about the same. Cedarhurst of West Plains is a newer facility than the ones they have looked at! I have made several friends here at Cedarhurst.

Handy nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handy nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handy, 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 Handy 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 Handy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Handy, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Handy 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 Handy Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Handy, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Handy 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 Handy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handy, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Handy 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 Handy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handy, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handy 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 Handy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handy, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Cedarhurst of West Plains, Birch Tree Place and Cedargate are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Handy, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Handy, Missouri. See the full list.

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