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10 Best Nursing Homes in Vera Cruz, MO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz or another care type is right for you. Browse 87 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Vera Cruz.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ava, Basher and Smallett.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ava, Basher and Smallett.
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Mom stayed at James River for 3 weeks in December after falling at home and breaking her hip. Her room at James River was beautiful and private, the population on their rehab unit is much smaller than others...
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Vera Cruz, MO
The average cost of senior living in Vera Cruz is $4,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niangua, MO with an average of $3,143 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Vera Cruz, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Vera Cruz, MO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Vera Cruz vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Vera Cruz, MO by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Vera Cruz over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Vera Cruz
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Vera Cruz
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.
Essex of Ozark
5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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Vera Cruz nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vera Cruz nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vera Cruz, 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 Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vera Cruz, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Mission Ridge and Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Vera Cruz, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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