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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Fe, MO

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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Santa Fe, MO

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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.
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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.
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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.
At Adams Pointe, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Our newly built community offers the best of assisted living.Whether it's help with medications, assistance with bathing or just a shoulder to lean on -...
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Cost of nursing homes in Santa Fe, MO

The average cost of senior living in Santa Fe is $3,670 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holliday, MO with an average of $2,575 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Santa Fe, MO, vs. nearby cities

Santa Fe, MO
$3,670/mo
$3,026/mo
$3,276/mo

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

Santa Fe, MO
$3,670/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,812/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,670/mo

Nursing homes costs in Santa Fe, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$3,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,321/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,208/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Fe 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: Santa Fe, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Fe, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,670/mo$3,997/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,414/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,812/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,095/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Santa Fe, MO:$3,670/mo
Missouri:$3,997/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Fe, MO:$3,414/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Santa Fe, MO:$4,812/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Santa Fe, MO:$3,095/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Santa Fe, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Santa Fe 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
Santa Fe, MO$6,787/mo$6,487/mo+4.6%
Missouri$5,401/mo$5,251/mo+2.9%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Santa Fe, MO
2024 average cost:$6,787/mo
2023 average cost:$6,487/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,401/mo
2023 average cost:$5,251/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Santa Fe

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Fe

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.

Essex of Mexico

4.0
At times my love one can be nothing less than challenging.Very rarely do they have anything positive to say so for this person to rave about the staff is amazing. They are friendly and personable and extremely patient. The food must be delicious because again from a person that complains about ...
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Churchill Terrace in Fulton, MO

5.0
Churchill Terrace is an Excellent choice for your loved one. We have been so pleased with not only the care they are providing our mother but the love and support they provide their residents. Mom feels like she is part of a family and is very happy living there. The staff are also very ...
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Santa Fe nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Fe nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Fe, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Fe, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Fe, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Fe, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Fe, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Highpoint Residence of Quincy and The Westbury Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Fe, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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