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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pontiac, MO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Pontiac 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 Pontiac, 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 Pontiac or another care type is right for you. Browse 55 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Pontiac.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pontiac, MO

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Photo of Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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60 reviews
9.8
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60 reviews
5 star
97%
4 star
3%
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0%
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PT was good for my body. Stroke in Jan. Right side of body was weak. PT strengthened my left knee and arm. My right knee some better. Rec Center is great place if you need therapy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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1212 Photos available
9.4
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65 reviews
9.4
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65 reviews
5 star
89%
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5%
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6%
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0%
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Southern Meadows has been nothing but wonderful to our family for the entire process of moving our loved one into a memory care facility. Each meeting with the Director [name removed] was informative and...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Photo of Century Pines
22 Photos available
8.6
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19 reviews
8.6
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19 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
16%
3 star
21%
2 star
0%
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16%
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We have had a loved one in memory care at The Oaks Cottage at Century Pines for 4 months. We have been very pleased with the care he receives as well as the cleanliness of the facility. I would highly...
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.
Century Pines Assisted Living is located in the beautiful neighborhoods of Ozark, MO. Century Pines is situated on a picturesque terrain, and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When you visit Century Pines, your view...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of West Plains
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
5 star
67%
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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
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.
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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Photo of The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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14 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
14%
3 star
7%
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7%
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14%
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We have been very pleased with the Bungalows. They run a very clean and attractive facility. The staff is friendly and very responsive to our needs. They have a lot of activities and many local entertainers....
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.
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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
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.
Photo of River Lodge Assisted Living, LLC
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
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.
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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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Photo of Ava Place
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
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.
Photo of Maple Esplanade Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Point Lookout Village
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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Branson
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.
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...
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.
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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
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, 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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Photo of Lamplight Village
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.
Photo of Coachlight Village
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.
Photo of Autumn Oaks Caring Ctr
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.
Photo of Country Living Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Ozark Nursing & Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Ozark Country Village Inc
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 Pontiac, MO

The average cost of senior living in Pontiac is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indian Point, MO with an average of $3,795 per month.

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

Pontiac, MO
$4,037/mo
$4,000/mo

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

Pontiac, MO
$4,037/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

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

$4,240/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,037/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,517/mo
Studio
$4,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,525/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Pontiac over time

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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 Pontiac

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pontiac

The Bungalows at Branson Meadows

4.9
We picked this community, becasue it was close to home. Everything has been good so far. It is perfectly fine. It's an afforrdable facility. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

Century Pines in Ozark, MO

4.9
When it comes to the activities they haven't really had a chance to get our anywhere because of the weather. However, our loved one likes it there. It makes it much easier to know she is so loved by all the people who take care of her there.

Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home

5.0
Good contact with all departments, repair requests handled in a timely manner, would like to see more flower bed upkeep.

Pontiac nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontiac nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pontiac, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pontiac 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 Pontiac Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pontiac, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
4%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pontiac 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 Pontiac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pontiac, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontiac 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 Pontiac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pontiac, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontiac 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 Pontiac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontiac, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
16%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home, Southern Meadows Senior Living and Century Pines are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pontiac, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Pontiac, Missouri. See the full list.

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