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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kearney, MO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kearney nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Kearney, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Kearney or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kearney.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Country Club Plaza, Swope Parkway-Elmwood and Blue Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Liberty, Smithville and Ridgely.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Kearney, MO

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9.9
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29 reviews
9.9
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29 reviews
5 star
83%
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3%
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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 Addington Place of Shoal Creek
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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58 reviews
8.9
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58 reviews
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Staff was always friendly and helpful. Some of dad's things went missing. They were usually short staffed most of the time but the ones who were there always did their best Most of the time. Sometimes his...
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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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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67%
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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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7.6
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13 reviews
7.6
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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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44 Floor plans available
7.0
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14 reviews
7.0
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14 reviews
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I would definitely recommend Oak Pointe! They tend to have the same challenge as all of these facilities; staying fully staffed! But with the exception of one person, who is no longer there, we felt like 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.
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Superior Park is known for its accommodations for mental health patients. We understand the importance of patient independence and socialization, while also providing the quality care that our residents need. We pride ourselves on our social gateways. Superior park strives to provide creative...
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Kearney, MO

The average cost of senior living in Kearney is $4,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmira, MO with an average of $3,765 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kearney, MO vs. nearby cities

Kearney, MO
$4,282/mo
$4,325/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kearney, MO vs. the state and national average

Kearney, MO
$4,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kearney vs. other types of senior living

$5,630/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,282/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kearney, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,233/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,726/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kearney over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kearney

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kearney

Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO

4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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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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Kearney nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kearney nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kearney, 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 Kearney 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 Kearney that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kearney, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kearney 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 Kearney Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kearney, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kearney 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 Kearney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kearney, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kearney 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 Kearney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kearney, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kearney 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 Kearney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kearney, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Senior Star at Wexford Place and The Ashton on the Plaza are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kearney, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Kearney, Missouri. See the full list.

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