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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gerster, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gerster, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Gerster or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gerster.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gerster for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 28 assisted living facilities in the Gerster area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like El Dorado Springs, Stockton and Humansville.
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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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Gerster, MO
The average cost of senior living in Gerster is $2,780 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Preston, MO with an average of $2,647 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gerster, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gerster, MO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gerster, MO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gerster, MO
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Private income options in Missouri
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VA benefits in Missouri
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Medicare and Medicaid in Missouri
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gerster
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gerster
Bristol Manor of Warsaw
4.7
The facility is always clean when I come to visit. It's a friendly place. The staff are good people, and they genuinely care about the people they serve. My dad likes it there and is able to maintain his independence.
Bristol Manor of Stover
4.5
I would recommend it. We picked the community because of the appearance of the facility and the location.
Bristol Manor of Willard
5.0
I'd like to thank the Administrator, Ms. [name removed], for being so helpful, full of knowledge and experience with a wonderful personality. She has given me a peace of mind knowing that my mom is in a place like home. The place is well kept and always clean. And, the smell of home cooked meals ...
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Gerster assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gerster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gerster, 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 Gerster 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 Gerster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
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
53.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gerster 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 Gerster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gerster 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 Gerster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gerster 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 Gerster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gerster, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
3.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gerster 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 Gerster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gerster, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
7.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
41%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gerster
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 Gerster protect seniors.
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Bristol Manor of Nevada, Bristol Manor of Willard and Bristol Manor of Stover are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gerster, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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