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Photo of The Parkway Senior Living
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It is my sister in law that is living there, but I'm the one who checked it out and recommended it to her. I would give [name removed] a 5! [name removed] has complained about the food several times, not...
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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The common area has a very homey and comfortable feeling, the full-time staff have seemed very consistent and interact well with my mother with dementia, they do a good job with keeping up with her laundry.
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.
Beehive Homes of Grain Valley is located in the town of Grain Valley, Missouri, just minutes away from Kansas City. Residents are treated like family at Beehive Homes of Grain Valley because they are a part of our home. With a major renovation in 2024 to the main entry, commons area, kitchen,...
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[name removed], who is the chief nurse in assisted-living is absolutely incredible. She's one of the best we've ever worked with. I will say they are the only facility that accommodated my mother-in-law with...
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.
Our 38 unit Assisted Living community offers uncompromising care, with affordable monthly rates. St. Mary's has been proudly servicing the community for 38 years, setting the standard for Assisted living care in Eastern Jackson County. St. Mary's Assisted Living has received deficiency free...
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[Names removed] that are the best managers ever! Things have greatly improved since June of this year when the last managers were there. All of the residents are like family now. The managers treat...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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This facility has been wonderful to our family member. Caring staff that are available 24/7. We are grateful to have this facility in our community.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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We did not know what to think when we had to start looking at places for our parent. When we stopped and toured the facility we were met immediately by the administrator who was answered all our questions...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Our parent has lived in the facility for years. We are pleased with the care our parent receives. The rooms are big plenty of room. The home cooked meals with big portions are appreciated. When we have...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Everything is going well here for my love one. When I first toured the facility I really liked it, it’s a newer facility, it’s really bright, very very clean, and it’s more of an upscale living experience...
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
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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 Waterloo, MO

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $3,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Henrietta, MO with an average of $3,606 per month.

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

Waterloo, MO
$3,997/mo
$3,900/mo

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

Waterloo, MO
$3,997/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,997/mo
$5,623/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,330/mo
Studio
$3,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,917/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,005/mo

Senior living costs in Waterloo 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: Waterloo, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterloo, MOMissouriU.S.
Assisted Living$3,997/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,623/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,363/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Waterloo, MO:$3,997/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Waterloo, MO:$5,623/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Waterloo, MO:$3,363/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waterloo, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waterloo 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
Waterloo, MO$4,921/mo$4,091/mo+20.3%
Missouri$4,689/mo$4,834/mo-3.0%
National$4,571/mo$4,532/mo+0.9%
Waterloo, MO
2024 average cost:$4,921/mo
2023 average cost:$4,091/mo
Percent change:+20.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$4,689/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,571/mo
2023 average cost:$4,532/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterloo

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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Benton House of Blue Springs

5.0
My mother-in-law and I toured a number of assisted living facilities. She ended up living in three of them over the past two years and I was concerned whether or not we would ever find a place she would feel at home. We took the tour together at Benton House and immediately said “sign her up!”. ...
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Waterloo review score based on 36 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 9 Waterloo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterloo 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

Waterloo review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Waterloo, MO9 facilities
6.0
Wellington, MO7 facilities
7.3
Napoleon, MO12 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterloo 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 36 reviews of 9 Waterloo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterloo 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.
Waterloo, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Waterloo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterloo, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
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
88.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterloo 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 Waterloo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterloo, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88.9%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterloo

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

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