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Photo of Our Lady of Mercy Country Home
33 Photos available
9.6
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29 reviews
9.6
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29 reviews
5 star
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Mom does not care for the food. It is very bland with no real choices and a lot of sandwiches are given for meals. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Facility is old but well kept. There also needs to...
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 The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek
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8.9
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16 reviews
8.9
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16 reviews
5 star
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I moved my aunt to the Oxford grand from an assisted living home in Saint Joseph,. I needed her closer to me and there were some issues at the other home that were undesirable. At the time she moved, she was...
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.
Our VisionOur experiences, and our hearts, have taught us well that success in this industry is defined by the genuine care and respect that we extend to the senior community and their families. For us, that care and respect is intrinsic to who we are.
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Photo of Addington Place of Shoal Creek
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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61 reviews
8.6
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61 reviews
5 star
50%
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34%
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Very pleased with Addington place. The rooms are nice and the help is a-lot more caring to the residents. The help is always looking to make her stay better. The activities they do with the residents are fun...
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.
Welcome to Addington Place of Shoal Creek! A beautiful community decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call away.Addington Place of Shoal Creek enjoys...
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Photo of The Groves
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8.2
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27 reviews
8.2
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27 reviews
5 star
26%
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29%
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11%
2 star
15%
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[name removed] , the director, is wonderful! If your family member has dementia/mental issues, ask her to attend the assessment with your loved one. The woman who did the assessment can be cold and without...
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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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Photo of The Grand Royale
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8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
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29%
3 star
14%
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
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 The Wellington Senior Living
55 Photos available
7.9
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15 reviews
7.9
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15 reviews
5 star
33%
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41%
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0%
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13%
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My Mom and Mother in law love it. Bingo and the crafts the entertainment the beauty shop are their Favs. The food is ok. It's always clean and smells good. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for...
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.
The Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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7.5
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12 reviews
7.5
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12 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
17%
3 star
8%
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They took very good care of my husband. They had medical staff who cared. They have assisted living, rehab, skilled nursing & long term care. Their food was very good & they had activities to do. I would...
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.
Norterre, a beautiful community located in Liberty, MO, located just north of Liberty Hospital, five minutes to downtown Liberty and area shopping and dining.Norterre is a vibrant community built with the desire and vision to serve generations of people in one unique place. A place that offers...
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1.0
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22 reviews
1.0
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22 reviews
5 star
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They have an onsite doctor, so the resident doesn't have to leave. The community is very friendly. They have meals and you call ahead and eat with your loved one, prior to COVID. The staff makes sure...
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.
Heritage Village of Gladstone is an assisted living community located in the city of Gladstone, Missouri in the county of Clay. Residents of this community can easily spend their days wandering through the wooded trails of Hidden Hollow Park which touches up against the back yard of Heritage...
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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
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.
When the obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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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.
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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.
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...

Cost of assisted living in River Bend, MO

The average cost of senior living in River Bend is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckner, MO with an average of $4,074 per month.

Assisted living costs in River Bend, MO, vs. nearby cities

River Bend, MO
$4,610/mo

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

River Bend, MO
$4,610/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in River Bend, MO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,610/mo
$5,532/mo

Assisted living costs in River Bend, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,050/mo
Studio
$4,157/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,271/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in River Bend 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: River Bend, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Bend, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$4,610/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,532/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,585/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
River Bend, MO:$4,610/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
River Bend, MO:$5,532/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
River Bend, MO:$3,585/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in River Bend, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in River Bend 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
River Bend, MO$3,808/mo$4,019/mo-5.3%
Missouri$4,848/mo$4,717/mo+2.8%
National$5,062/mo$4,710/mo+7.5%
River Bend, MO
2024 average cost:$3,808/mo
2023 average cost:$4,019/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,848/mo
2023 average cost:$4,717/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,710/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in River Bend, 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 River Bend.

What families are saying about assisted living in River Bend

Recent reviews for assisted living in River Bend

Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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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.

River Bend review score based on 59 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 59 reviews of 13 River Bend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The River Bend 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

River Bend review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
River Bend, MO13 facilities
7.8
Sugar Creek, MO22 facilities
7.6
Birmingham, MO21 facilities

Review subcategories for River Bend 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 59 reviews of 13 River Bend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare River Bend 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.
River Bend, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

River Bend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Bend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Bend, 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 River Bend 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 River Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
River Bend, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
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
69.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Bend 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 River Bend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Bend, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Bend 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 River Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Bend, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in River Bend 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 River Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Bend, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Bend 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 River Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Bend, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in River Bend

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

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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek and Addington Place of Shoal Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near River Bend, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near River Bend, Missouri. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in River Bend, Missouri is Shawnee Hills Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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