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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, 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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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.
Crystal Oaks Assisted Living is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and dispensing medications. Our Assisted Living includes a secured memory care unit. Additionally, Crystal Oaks offers short term...
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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
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, 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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. 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.
Best Value in the St. Louis Metro AreaAt Victorian Place of Union, residential care by Americare, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.You'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect....
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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.
When you visit Parkside, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom suites....
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Cost of assisted living in Sunlight, MO

The average cost of senior living in Sunlight is $3,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leasburg, MO with an average of $2,955 per month.

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

Sunlight, MO
$3,427/mo
$3,627/mo
$3,347/mo

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

Sunlight, MO
$3,427/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,427/mo
$4,760/mo

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

Studio
$4,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,163/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Sunlight 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: Sunlight, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunlight, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,427/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,760/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,847/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Sunlight, MO:$3,427/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Sunlight, MO:$4,760/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Sunlight, MO:$2,847/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sunlight, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sunlight 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
Sunlight, MO$5,850/mo$5,309/mo+10.2%
Missouri$4,689/mo$4,834/mo-3.0%
National$4,573/mo$4,532/mo+0.9%
Sunlight, MO
2024 average cost:$5,850/mo
2023 average cost:$5,309/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,689/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,573/mo
2023 average cost:$4,532/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sunlight, 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 Sunlight.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sunlight

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunlight

Oak Pointe of Rolla

4.5
The staff at Oak Pointe of Rolla are very caring. I feel like I don't have to worry too much that my dad's needs are being met. Overall, we are pretty happy with everything. On the weekends and evenings it is difficult to get ahold of staff to assist my dad and then I don't get a follow up call. ...
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Ashbrook in Farmington, MO

5.0
Careful and professional care, I know that my Aunt is in safe hands with Ashbrook! The lady in charge has been incredibly helpful getting her settled in and really making it feel like home for her. It's great to see someone you love finally happy. They provide good entertaining senior care and ...
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Farmington Presbyterian Manor

5.0
Our dear friend is still settling in, but so far the feedback she has given me is that she is very happy there. This community is exactly what she was looking for, especially for the price. She says the meals are absolutely awesome, but wishes she had a little bit more floor space in the ...
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Sunlight assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunlight assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunlight, 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 Sunlight 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 Sunlight that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunlight, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
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
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunlight 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 Sunlight Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunlight, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunlight 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 Sunlight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunlight, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunlight 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 Sunlight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunlight, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunlight 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 Sunlight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunlight, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunlight

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

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Cedarhurst of Farmington, Farmington Presbyterian Manor and Oak Pointe of Rolla are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sunlight, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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