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10 Best Nursing Homes in Vastus, MO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Vastus 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 Vastus, 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 Vastus or another care type is right for you. Browse 58 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Vastus.

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zipAverageCost: $3,302

Nursing Homes Facilities near Vastus, MO

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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Vastus, MO

The average cost of senior living in Vastus is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Neelyville, MO with an average of $2,964 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Vastus, MO, vs. nearby cities

Vastus, MO
$3,302/mo
$3,328/mo

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

Vastus, MO
$3,302/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

Nursing Homes
$3,302/mo

Nursing homes costs in Vastus, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,383/mo
Studio
$2,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,832/mo

Senior living costs in Vastus 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: Vastus, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVastus, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,302/mo$3,997/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$2,980/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Careunavailable$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$1,804/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Vastus, MO:$3,302/mo
Missouri:$3,997/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Vastus, MO:$2,980/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Vastus, MO:unavailable
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Vastus, MO:$1,804/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Vastus, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Vastus 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
Vastus, MO$3,825/mo$3,150/mo+21.4%
Missouri$5,274/mo$5,119/mo+3.0%
National$4,868/mo$4,850/mo+0.4%
Vastus, MO
2024 average cost:$3,825/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,274/mo
2023 average cost:$5,119/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,868/mo
2023 average cost:$4,850/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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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 Vastus

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Vastus

Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, MO

3.1
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 since coming into the facility. Only very limited activities for the clients, food choices, ...
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Sunshine Manor in Paragould, AR

4.6
I think I would tell them for sure. On a short term stay like my mom who was doing respite care it was a good place. I picked it because a place for Mom suggested it, and they had an opening.

Vastus nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vastus nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vastus, 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 Vastus 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 Vastus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vastus, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vastus 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 Vastus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vastus, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vastus 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 Vastus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vastus, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Vastus 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 Vastus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vastus, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
7.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vastus 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 Vastus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vastus, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.5%
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Sunshine Manor, St Francis Park - Assisted Living By Americare and Cedargate are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Vastus, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 58 nursing homes facilities near Vastus, Missouri. See the full list.
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