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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakwood Park, MO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park, 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 Oakwood Park or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Oakwood Park.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waldo Homes, Elmhurst and Armour Fields.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bain City, Leavenworth and Five Points.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Oakwood Park, MO
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Oakwood Park, MO
The average cost of senior living in Oakwood Park is $4,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ferrelview, MO with an average of $4,485 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Oakwood Park, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Oakwood Park, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Oakwood Park
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakwood Park
Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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Westchester Village of Lenexa
4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Silverado Lee's Summit Memory Care Community
4.6
I would say that it's hardest thing I've ever done to put my husband in this place. But I really don't think any other place would have been better. He wanted to be home, of course. The friendliness of the staff helped me. When my loved one tried to get out someone was there to prevent it. ...
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Oakwood Park nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood Park nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood Park, 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 Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakwood Park, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakwood Park, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood Park, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakwood Park, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oakwood Park, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Oakwood Park, Missouri. See the full list.
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