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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cedar County, MO

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Alzheimer’s care in Cedar County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Cedar County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Cedar County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newport, Roscoe and Fiddlers Ford.
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From the first time we first walked into the door, the staff at every level have been warm, welcoming and accommodating. The facilities and maintenance of facilities is highly appreciated because it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Photo of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.2
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My experience has been good. The staff seems to care and take good care of dad. They've addressed anything that I've needed and the food seems good so our experience overall has been a wonderful experience
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.
The Gardens Independent Condominiums of Springfield, MO is perfect for those who wish to remain more independent.  The community consists of 14 condos that are primarily two-bedroom, two-bath and have two-car garages.  The condos range from 1050 to 1500 square feet with three different...
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We were overall satisfied with the care they provided Mom and Dad. Two points of concern. First, the food is mediocre at best. They told us they had a chef on staff but the food was equivalent to a school...
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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The Arbors at Glendale Gardens staff keep me very well informed. Sometimes I think they are a bit understaffed and the workers are quite young. My mother is very happy there. She is confused and that's why...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at The Arbors at Glendale Gardens.Glendale Gardens is located on South Main Street in beautiful Clinton, MO. Clinton is perched on the edge of Truman Lake Park...
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Country Place is now called Credo Senior Living. I believe it's still under the same management but different owners. Unclear. The ED was fired or resigned. The interim director is adequate but I don't know...
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.
If Country Place® Living feels like home, it’s purely intentional. This is a community in thetruest sense. We set out to create Country Place® Living with the understanding that ourlives are all about relationships - with our friends, loved ones, the folks we see every day inour surroundings....
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Overall my husband received good care. They were very attentive to his needs at this community. All of my interactions with the staff were mostly very positive. This was an open community also and they were...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Our Mission is to foster peace of mind for our residents and their loved ones and to enhance each resident's individuality, promote their dignity and lovingly encourage their independence. At Country Place Memory Care, every effort has been made to ensure that you or your loved one are provided...
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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Cedar County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Cedar County is $5,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Collins, MO with an average of $4,555 per month.

Memory care costs in Cedar County, MO, vs. nearby counties

Cedar County, MO
$5,281/mo
$5,141/mo

Memory care costs in Cedar County, MO, vs. state and national averages

Cedar County, MO
$5,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Cedar County, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,281/mo

Memory care costs in Cedar County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,158/mo
Studio
$5,230/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,260/mo

Senior living costs in Cedar County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cedar County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCedar County, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$5,281/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,161/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$2,651/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Cedar County, MO:$5,281/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Cedar County, MO:$3,161/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Cedar County, MO:$2,651/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Cedar County, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cedar County 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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Memory care cost trends in Cedar County, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cedar County 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
Cedar County, MO$6,217/mo$5,733/mo+8.5%
Missouri$5,967/mo$5,723/mo+4.3%
National$5,815/mo$5,500/mo+5.7%
Cedar County, MO
2024 average cost:$6,217/mo
2023 average cost:$5,733/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,967/mo
2023 average cost:$5,723/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,815/mo
2023 average cost:$5,500/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 memory care in Cedar County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cedar County

Credo Senior Living in Fort Scott, KS

3.5
We chose Country Place because my parents were both in another Country Place in another location so we knew the company. When speaking to my dads doctor, they also recommended this location for memory care. The staff has turned over so we do not have a good feel for the new staff quite yet, but ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage

4.1
Don't take anything unless you don't mind if it gets lost. Things tend to disappear. They don't have enough staff. I don't think the activities are that great. They say they take the residents to participate, but very rarely do I see my loved one participating. I think that ties back to ...
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The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

5.0
The township really gets memory care. They met my mom where she was every day in the disease with love and hope. They helped her with her growing needs each day with kindness and allowed her to live with dignity and respect. They loved her. The communication with family was impeccable and I ...
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Cedar County review score based on 30 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 8 Cedar County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cedar County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cedar County review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Cedar County, MO8 facilities
8.8
Stockton, MO15 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Cedar County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 30 reviews of 8 Cedar County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cedar County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cedar County, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Cedar County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cedar County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cedar County, 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 Cedar County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Cedar County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cedar County memory care

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 Cedar County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cedar County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cedar County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cedar County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cedar County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cedar County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cedar County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Cedar County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cedar County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Cedar County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Cedar County protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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