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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, 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.
Wexford Place is an Assisted Living & Memory Support community, located in north Kansas City, Missouri's beautiful Platte County area. The nearby City of Platte Woods was recently ranked as one of the safest neighborhoods in Kansas City. Easy access to nature trails, lakes and the Missouri...
Photo of Windsor Court
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, 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
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.
Photo of Katy Manor
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.
Photo of Oakridge of Plattsburg
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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Cost of assisted living in Lafayette County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette County is $4,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alma, MO with an average of $2,939 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lafayette County, MO, vs. nearby counties

Lafayette County, MO
$4,168/mo
$4,262/mo

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

Lafayette County, MO
$4,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Lafayette County, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,168/mo
$5,454/mo

Assisted living costs in Lafayette County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,057/mo
Studio
$4,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,310/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,699/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette 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: Lafayette County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette County, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,454/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,328/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette County, MO:$4,168/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette County, MO:$5,454/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette County, MO:$3,328/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lafayette County, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lafayette 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.

Lafayette County, MOMO stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lafayette County, MO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lafayette 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
Lafayette County, MO$5,067/mo$4,596/mo+10.2%
Missouri$5,080/mo$4,857/mo+4.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Lafayette County, MO
2024 average cost:$5,067/mo
2023 average cost:$4,596/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,080/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lafayette County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lafayette County

Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence, MO

5.0
Every time we go into Blue Hills, it seems very clean. There is always staff on site making sure the space is spotless. Everyone on staff is very friendly and helpful. They are good people! Blue Hills is a great value and the care is wonderful for the price. My mother has fallen a couple of ...
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Heritage Village of Gladstone

5.0
It's a wonderful place. The staff, and Kim [removed] in particular have just been fantastic. We have been very happy with Heritage Village so far.

Lafayette County review score based on 447 family reviews

7.7
Review score107 facilities447 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 447 reviews of 107 Lafayette County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lafayette 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

Lafayette County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Lafayette County, MO107 facilities
7.7
Mayview, MO131 facilities
7.5
Higginsville, MO91 facilities

Review subcategories for Lafayette 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 447 reviews of 107 Lafayette County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lafayette 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.
Lafayette County, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Lafayette County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lafayette 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 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 Lafayette County protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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