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It is a very welcoming environment. The staff is friendly and approachable. The food is subpar most days. In fact, my mother rarely eats an evening meal because of the poor quality- especially on...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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I have known several people who had family stay there. Plus, it's a Christian Organization. I would recommend the Lutheran home to anyone looking for quality care for their loved ones!
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, 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.
The Arbors at Westridge Place is an assisted living and memory care community located in Sikestown, a city in Scott county. While Sikestown is a bit isolated from any larger cities, it still offers an excellent selection of amenities and services. For example, seniors can receive amazing medical...
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My mother is at Labonne and she is doing so well. Staff is kind and caring. We always get a call from the nurse with any med changes or any new concerns. My family feels like my mom is in a safe place.
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.
La Bonne Maison offers person-centered assisted living in Sikeston, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing,...
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The building is very rundown not sure how safe the locks are to the building. The staff is great the food is ok. Could use more fresh fruit. When my sister was in the skilled nursing facility I talked with...
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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.
Cedargate is located in Poplar Bluff, MO. This community offers multiple levels of care, depending on the individual needs. The residents will enjoy the benefits of staff dedicated to serving their individual needs at any time, day or night. Cedargate provides three nutritious meals a day,...
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My mom moved into St Francis Park two months ago and loves it! The staff is wonderful and makes everyone feel at home. Everything is taken care of for her. She doesn't have to worry about her medicine,...
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.
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 St. Francis Park.St. Francis Park is located on St. Francis Street in Kennett, MO. Kennett is a warm, friendly community within driving distance of two major...
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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 RiverMist.RiverMist is located on West Maud Street in beautiful Poplar Bluff, MO. Situated in Southeast Missouri midway between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN,...
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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.
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 Dexter, MO

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $3,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Malden, MO with an average of $3,071 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dexter, MO, vs. nearby cities

Dexter, MO
$3,298/mo
$3,493/mo

Assisted living costs in Dexter, MO, vs. state and national averages

Dexter, MO
$3,298/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Dexter, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,298/mo
$4,475/mo

Assisted living costs in Dexter, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,125/mo
Studio
$3,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter 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: Dexter, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,298/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,475/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,542/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, MO:$3,298/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, MO:$4,475/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, MO:$2,542/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dexter, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dexter 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dexter, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dexter 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
Dexter, MO$3,825/mo$3,150/mo+21.4%
Missouri$5,020/mo$4,837/mo+3.8%
National$4,624/mo$4,626/mo-0.0%
Dexter, MO
2024 average cost:$3,825/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,020/mo
2023 average cost:$4,837/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,624/mo
2023 average cost:$4,626/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dexter, 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 Dexter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dexter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dexter

Country Place in Scott City, MO

4.1
My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no longer needs her cane. In fact, she is now known as the twirling lady, as she twirls her ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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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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Dexter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
15.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
3.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dexter

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dexter protect seniors.
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