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Going to rate them a 5 in all groups. They are very good with mom. I would tell others to explain to the DON And RN as much information as you can about your family member. It helps them understand them...
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.
Cedarhurst of West Plains will be home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 21 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of West Plains strives to be the...
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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...
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.
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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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.
Because no two people are alike there are not one-size-fits-all situations, we offer the residents a variety of services and care options that provide solutions for today and security for changesthat develop tomorrow. We treat every individual according to their personal needs, and will adapt our...
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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.
Welcome to StoneBridge Senior Living Community in Pocahontas, AR. Located in the foothills of the Ozarks in Randolph County, we offer assisted living accommodations in a friendly small-town community. Private apartments, restaurant style dining, activities and outings are just a few of the...
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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,...
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.
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 Handy, MO

The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eminence, MO with an average of $2,349 per month.

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

Handy, MO
$3,521/mo
$3,122/mo
$2,964/mo

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

Handy, MO
$3,521/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,521/mo
$5,517/mo

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

Studio
$4,673/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,850/mo

Senior living costs in Handy 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: Handy, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHandy, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,521/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,517/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$1,948/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Handy, MO:$3,521/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Handy, MO:$5,517/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Handy, MO:$1,948/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Handy, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Handy 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
Handy, MO$4,800/mo$4,225/mo+13.6%
Missouri$4,839/mo$4,793/mo+1.0%
National$4,529/mo$4,614/mo-1.8%
Handy, MO
2024 average cost:$4,800/mo
2023 average cost:$4,225/mo
Percent change:+13.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,839/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,614/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Handy, 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 Handy.

What families are saying about assisted living in Handy

Recent reviews for assisted living in Handy

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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Cedarhurst of West Plains

4.8
My family has checked in different states and the cost is about the same. Cedarhurst of West Plains is a newer facility than the ones they have looked at! I have made several friends here at Cedarhurst.

Handy assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handy, 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 Handy 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 Handy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Handy, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
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
38.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Handy 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 Handy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Handy, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Handy 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 Handy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handy, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Handy 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 Handy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handy, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handy 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 Handy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handy, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Handy

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 Handy protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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