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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunnegan, MO

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The facility has a new administrator and staff which has made a world of difference. They had some issues with the previous ones but have made some very positive changes recently. Great place for loved...
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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.
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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The friendliness of the staff members gets 5+ stars. The staff members here are wonderful and they are kind and always look for solutions to meet my unique needs. I sincerely love this community. My needs...
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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.
Butterfield Residential Care Center located in Bolivar, Missouri, is a 78-bed residential care community designed to allow residents all the privacy of apartment living without the worries of living alone. While maintaining independent lifestyles, residents of BRCC appreciate the security of...
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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 the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at NorthRidge Place.NorthRidge Place is located on Lynn Street in beautiful Lebanon, MO. Lebanon is home to many unique shops and attractions, including antiques,...
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I would most definitely give Bristol Manor of Nevada five stars in each category. They have a great staff it was the best choice for my mother. It's a small facility. They treat everyone like family. [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Very nice staff. The facility is in the process of remodeling, so a little chaotic sometimes. The assisted living should not be confused with the care/rehab facility. They have been running a little short...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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They are giving great care. She is doing really well up there. Their whole staff has been great, she is very comfortable. They have a very positive cheerful, nice environment. It doesn't feel like a nursing...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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When it comes to the activities they haven't really had a chance to get our anywhere because of the weather. However, our loved one likes it there. It makes it much easier to know she is so loved by all the...
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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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Mom stayed at James River for 3 weeks in December after falling at home and breaking her hip. Her room at James River was beautiful and private, the population on their rehab unit is much smaller than others...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Hudson House is a 41-bed residential care facility located adjacent to the Aurora Nursing Center in Lawrence County, Aurora, Missouri. Hudson House is a unique health care facility with the highest of standards in both resident care and cleanliness while providing a sense of well-being for those...

Cost of nursing homes in Dunnegan, MO

The average cost of senior living in Dunnegan is $3,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hermitage, MO with an average of $2,647 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dunnegan, MO, vs. nearby cities

Dunnegan, MO
$3,754/mo
$3,736/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dunnegan, MO, vs. state and national averages

Dunnegan, MO
$3,754/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dunnegan, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,075/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,754/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dunnegan, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Studio
$3,629/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,693/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,780/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,665/mo

Senior living costs in Dunnegan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dunnegan, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunnegan, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,754/mo$3,997/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,451/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,075/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,139/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Dunnegan, MO:$3,754/mo
Missouri:$3,997/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Dunnegan, MO:$3,451/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Dunnegan, MO:$5,075/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Dunnegan, MO:$3,139/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dunnegan, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunnegan 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Dunnegan, MO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dunnegan 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
Dunnegan, MO$5,360/mo$5,026/mo+6.6%
Missouri$5,404/mo$5,254/mo+2.9%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Dunnegan, MO
2024 average cost:$5,360/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,404/mo
2023 average cost:$5,254/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dunnegan

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunnegan

Essex of Ozark

5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO

5.0
This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Ravenwood and Arbors at Ravenwood in Springfield, MO

5.0
Ravenwood is definitely the perfect place for Mom. Since moving in she has been very happy and made plenty of friends. She enjoys playing bingo and my sisters go to visit her often. I've heard no complaints about the food and the cook is such an awesome person! Since moving in my sisters have ...
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Dunnegan nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dunnegan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunnegan, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dunnegan nursing homes

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 Dunnegan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunnegan, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunnegan nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dunnegan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunnegan, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dunnegan nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dunnegan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunnegan, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunnegan nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dunnegan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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