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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Howard County, MO

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Photo of Ashbury Heights of Fayette
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My Mom is always smiling and happy when I come to visit on weekends! She is also clean and showered! I took Mom to a medical appointment and [name removed] took time to get her dressed and ready with a touch...
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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Cedarhurst of Columbia has been wonderful, they blind into my husbands life and he thins he is working for Cedarhurst. They have good food and good care. The reason we gave them a 4 overall is because there...
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 at Columbia is a premier assisted living and memory care community located just off Chapel Hill Road in a quiet neighborhood with shopping and dining establishments nearby. Our community is nestled on 11 acres of landscaped grounds and is within walking distance of Twin Lakes park, a...
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I love that it is a very small community more like a home. Each has their own private room and private bath. That's very hard to find.
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.
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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We are so thankful we found [name removed]. [name removed] is the administrator at Bristol Manor and has helped mom’s transition from home to town so much easier. [name removed], [name removed] and [name...
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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I feel that I am receiving the best in this area. I picked this community because of the value and ease of change.
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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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I would recommend the community. The communication between the family and community is great. The care is wonderful. The promptness and they are very accommodating with the families and residents.
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 loved one is a resident at Bristol Manor of Marceline. I recommend this facility for its personal attention to the residents. The staff takes great care of the residents in all aspects of care. The meals...
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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the place is very clean and very nice people. Your administrator is very nice and caring
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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I feel comfortable with my parents at Teal Lakes. I feel they are safe and well cared for, especially now when I can not see them daily due to the quarantine . The staff has been great with communication 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 right choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a loving welcome home at Teal Lake. All the help you need is right here. Assisted living at Teal Lake in Mexico, MO includes personal assistance available 24 hours a day. Whether it's...
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With the small number of guests that they have, the individual attention is extraordinary. The care is individualized and we are extremely happy with the care that my loved one i receiving at Churchill...
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 Churchill Terrace.Churchill Terrace offers person-centered assisted living in Fulton, MO. Our community provides a combination of gracious accommodations,...
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Photo of Oak Tree - ALF
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The community is very clean, the friendliness of the staff members and overall care services are good but not great. However, our loved one really enjoys the meals and dining service. They have good...
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 Oak Tree Villas! Oak Tree Villas is a StoneBridge Senior Living community located in Jefferson City, MO. The community offers the convenience of a wide range of lifestyle and care choices in one gracious community. Residents enjoy the quiet surroundings of seven beautiful acres with...
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Essex of Concordia is by far the best of the over twenty facilities I looked at in a 50 mile radius. Most had a small bedroom of the hallway Essex has a living room a bedroom and bath plus kitchen net with...
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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I am writing a review about Ravenwood Terrace in Moberly Mo.. My mother is a 6 year resident at Ravenwood and I want to say that the Ravenwood angels (that is what I call them) have taken great care of her....
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.
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 Ravenwood Terrace.Ravenwood Terrace Assisted and Independent Living is located in beautiful Moberly, MO. We have been a pillar of continuing health care in the...
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Every time I come to visit my grandma she’s always having a good time she’s either playing bingo doing a puzzle just having a good time I like that they keep them very busy.
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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The Westbury Memory Care Unit is outstanding, primarily because of all the wonderful people who work there. They are professional, compassionate, competent, friendly, and unbelievably patient. They deserve...
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.
I Believe Acts of Kindness Can Change the WorldAt The Westbury, our goal is simple; we want to provide senior citizens with the absolute best in senior living. Featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our community ensures seniors can age in place and their loved ones may...
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It is a very close knit community where everybody knows everybody. It is more like a family that it is an institution. It is just a great community. Our loved on loves it here and that in turn makes us...
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 visit Hartmann Village, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments, alcoves, and...
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Love Ashbury Heights. It is my Aunts home and the staff and director are very friendly and helpful. We like the small homey atmosphere where everyone knows your name. They have good meals and activities for...
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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My mother-in-law lived at Summit Villa at one time. We were so impressed, that we admitted my father recently. The facility is clean, does not smell, and is up-to-date with furnishings. The staff members are...
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.
Summit Villa is an assisted living facility level II.  Located on 5 acres of beautiful grounds with a centralized courtyard.  Our residents enjoy the flexibility of choices and the personalized care they receive from staff that treats them like family. Our full time activities director...
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The new administrator does a bunch of wonderful things for the residents, there are always plenty of different activities going on. All of the meals that are cooked there are home cooked meals. The residents...
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.
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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My loved one's stay at Ashland went rather well! My loved one liked the food and the facility was kept neat. Though there were minute issues with medication and comfort level, everything went rather smoothly
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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.
Best Value in the Columbia Area 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 with us her at Ashland Villa. We believe in exercising just the right touch, one more felt than seen. Ashland Villa, assisted living...
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He has only been there a couple of weeks. But he has a good view out of his back window. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and take good care of Dad. He says the food is good, especially...
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.
Welcome! If you're looking for quality care in a beautiful setting, both can be found at the Colony Pointe and the Arbors at Colony Pointe. These sister communities are located right in Columbia and specifically designed to provide a comfortable home for your loved ones in their senior years. If...
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Caring people.
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.
Westport Estates offers person-centered assisted living in Marshall, 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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My loved one loves it here. The community feels homey and cozy for them, and exactly what they wanted. The rooms could be a bit bigger. They seem to be short on staff currently. The community has...
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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I like the care that my wife is getting here as she does need more of a skilled nursing type of care now. They are very well staffed and they are very attentive to my wife needs. They help her with her...
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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.
Bluff Creek Terrace, located in beautiful Columbia, Missouri provides seniors with care, companionship, and all of the comforts of home. Our assisted living community is designed to meet the needs of seniors who may need help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication monitoring...
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I recommend this facility to those who have family members experiencing dementia/Alzheimers. The DON [Removed] took time to visit with my hubby while being evaluated at a Senior Evaluation Center and created...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Arbors at Lakeview Bend is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in the city of Mexico, Missouri in Audrain county. The city of Mexico, located in the heart of Missouri, is a lovely town that perfectly mixes the charm of a small rural town with the services of a mid-sized city. The...

Cost of nursing homes in Howard County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Howard County is $3,394 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huntsville, MO with an average of $2,626 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Howard County, MO vs. nearby counties

Howard County, MO
$3,394/mo
$3,342/mo
$3,358/mo

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

Howard County, MO
$3,394/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$4,835/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,394/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$2,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,772/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Howard County over time

Howard County, MOMO stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Howard County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Howard County

Oak Tree - ALF in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
The staff at the Oak Tree have been very helpful and accommodating to my mother's needs since her move to this community. They bend over backward to make sure everything was ready for her before she got there. From what she has told me, the meals are better than the place she lived before, no ...
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Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living in Columbia, MO

5.0
I am happy with the care that my mother-in-law gets here. The staff are doing a good job and they communicate with me well. I think my mother-in-law likes the meals, she is eating the meals. I would recommend them to my family or friends.

Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Howard County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard County, 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 Howard County 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 Howard County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.4%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howard County 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 Howard County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard County 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 Howard County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard County 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 Howard County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Howard County 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 Howard County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Cedarhurst of Columbia and Bristol Manor of Centralia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Howard County, Missouri. See full list of communities.

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