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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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 Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
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44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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
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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.
Photo of El Dorado Springs Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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.
Photo of The Autumn Place
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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
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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.
Hudson House is a 41-bed residential care facility located adjacent to the Aurora Nursing Center in Lawrence County, Aurora, Missouri. Hudson House is a unique health care facility with the highest of standards in both resident care and cleanliness while providing a sense of well-being for those...
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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.
Webwood Assisted Living is a family owned facility conveniently located minutes from I-49, directly across from the Neosho Golf Course. This beautiful "state of the art" facility boasts spectacular sunsets from our 70 foot back patio looking over a picturesque valley, all part of a 15 acre...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Barton County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Barton County is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockwood, MO with an average of $2,701 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barton County, MO vs. nearby counties

Barton County, MO
$3,431/mo
$3,354/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barton County, MO vs. the state and national average

Barton County, MO
$3,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Barton County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,431/mo
$5,064/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Barton County, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$3,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,050/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Barton County over time

Barton County, MOMO stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barton County, MO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Barton County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barton County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barton County

Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg

4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.

Oak Pointe of Neosho

5.0
Our experience has been great! The staff has really made her feel welcome. She really enjoys all of the creative activities they come up with. Especially the outings outside of the center they have an opportunity to do. Also, if the menu does not appeal for that day, they give the resident ...
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Oak Pointe of Carthage

5.0
We picked this community, because of the location, and it's close to my home.. It's a great place. I guess they are all pricey, but I would definitely recommend it. It's about 15 min further away but the cost is much more affordable for whats in the bank.

Barton County review score based on 27 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 39 Barton County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barton County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Barton County review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Barton County, MO39 facilities
7.2
Lamar Heights, MO43 facilities
7.2
Lamar, MO43 facilities

Review subcategories for Barton County assisted living

When assisted living 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 27 reviews of 39 Barton County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barton County resident and family assisted living 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.
Barton County, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Barton County assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Barton 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
53.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barton County assisted living

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 Barton County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barton County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barton County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barton County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Barton County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barton County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Barton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barton County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barton County protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

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Oak Pointe of Neosho, Oak Pointe of Carthage and Wildwood Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barton County, Missouri. See full list of communities.

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