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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Defiance, MO

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Alzheimer’s care in Defiance incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Defiance memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Defiance, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of The Landing of O'Fallon
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9.5
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42 reviews
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The place is so clean and the people are very friendly. If you need anything if they don't know the answer they will look into it and try to help figuring it out. The food in the dining room is very good. 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.
The Landing of O'Fallon opened Summer 2018 and has everything you would expect for a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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33 reviews
9.4
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33 reviews
5 star
79%
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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
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.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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9.3
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48 reviews
9.3
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5 star
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The Barathaven staff has cared for both my parents. My dad has since passed away due to other medical problems. The staff is Awesome and has always provided compassionate & competent care to each of them. ...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Barathaven Memory Care is located conveniently between O’Fallon and Chesterfield, MO since 2010. Our leadership and care giving staff have longevity within the community of up to 13 years. Barathaven has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in recent years and we find that our own...
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9.1
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47 reviews
9.1
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47 reviews
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5 on all categories truthfully. They are attentive, caring, and always friendly. The meals are enjoyed by my mom. The place is clean. They clean my mom's apt. I am very pleased right now. Based on the...
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.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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8.5
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83 reviews
8.5
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83 reviews
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Felt good with my Uncle being there! Front desk staff were always great. Only downfall was short staffed often. Not the workers fault.
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.
Park Place Senior Living at WingHaven is truly a unique community!  We offer Independent Apartment Homes and a state licensed Assisted Living.  We are nestled in the community of WingHaven, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.  What makes us different is our exceptional...
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...
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9 reviews
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This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept the...
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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
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Cost of memory care in Defiance, MO

The average cost of senior living in Defiance is $5,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cottleville, MO with an average of $5,544 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Defiance, MO vs. nearby cities

Defiance, MO
$5,731/mo
$5,640/mo
$5,802/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Defiance, MO vs. the state and national average

Defiance, MO
$5,731/mo
U.S. national average
$5,364/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Defiance vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,731/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Defiance, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,327/mo
Studio
$6,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,674/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Defiance over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Defiance

Recent reviews for memory care in Defiance

Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ellisville, MO

4.7
My wife is very happy here. The staff is always very friendly and caring to the residents and the family - I know it can be a hard job so I really appreciate them. I have been here for meal times and the food looks to be good. I would absolutely recommend Autumn View Gardens to others.

Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe in Wentzville, MO

5.0
The owners of Twin Oaks are generous, family-oriented persons. They care about the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the residents. And they instill these values in their staff, who are helpful, friendly and professional. The result is an environment that fosters a true sense of ...
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Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Defiance review score based on 81 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 7 Defiance memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Defiance review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Defiance review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Defiance, MO7 facilities
9.0
Augusta, MO7 facilities
8.6
Wildwood, MO17 facilities

Review subcategories for Defiance memory care

When memory care 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 81 reviews of 7 Defiance memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Defiance resident and family memory care 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.
Defiance, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.3
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Defiance memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance, 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 Defiance memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Defiance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Defiance memory care

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 Defiance Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Defiance memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
71.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
85.7%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 memory care facilities near Defiance, Missouri. See the full list.

The 8 memory care facilities near you in Defiance, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Defiance, Missouri, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in Defiance, Missouri ranges from $1200 to $20000. The average Memory Care cost in Defiance, Missouri is $5,731. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Defiance, Missouri typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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