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10 Best Nursing Homes in Parma, MO

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Parma, MO

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It is a very welcoming environment. The staff is friendly and approachable. The food is subpar most days. In fact, my mother rarely eats an evening meal because of the poor quality- especially on...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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I have known several people who had family stay there. Plus, it's a Christian Organization. I would recommend the Lutheran home to anyone looking for quality care for their loved ones!
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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My mother is at Labonne and she is doing so well. Staff is kind and caring. We always get a call from the nurse with any med changes or any new concerns. My family feels like my mom is in a safe place.
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.
La Bonne Maison offers person-centered assisted living in Sikeston, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing,...
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My mom moved into St Francis Park two months ago and loves it! The staff is wonderful and makes everyone feel at home. Everything is taken care of for her. She doesn't have to worry about her medicine,...
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.
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 St. Francis Park.St. Francis Park is located on St. Francis Street in Kennett, MO. Kennett is a warm, friendly community within driving distance of two major...
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The building is very rundown not sure how safe the locks are to the building. The staff is great the food is ok. Could use more fresh fruit. When my sister was in the skilled nursing facility I talked with...
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.
Cedargate is located in Poplar Bluff, MO. This community offers multiple levels of care, depending on the individual needs. The residents will enjoy the benefits of staff dedicated to serving their individual needs at any time, day or night. Cedargate provides three nutritious meals a day,...
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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.
The Arbors at Westridge Place is an assisted living and memory care community located in Sikestown, a city in Scott county. While Sikestown is a bit isolated from any larger cities, it still offers an excellent selection of amenities and services. For example, seniors can receive amazing medical...
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Came to see 91 year old sister. Our daughter just completed hospice care in Palos Heights, IL. Heritage was a glimpse of heaven by contrast: residents alert; staff energetic, interfacing with residents;...
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.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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Mother moved in a little over a week ago and so far we have been pleased. The food is very good and the companions (attendants) are very caring. A little more communication from the management would be...
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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.
Canterbury PlaceCanterbury Place is a great assisted living community available to seniors in Dyersburg, TN. This assisted living community is beautiful and caring, and it is located in a great city. Dyersburg offers many parks and recreation centers that are great places to visit and to spend...
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Overall everything is working out well for my friend with her move to this community. I helped out with getting everything set up, but my experience was overall positive. I do feel she is safe, and in good...
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.
Elmcroft of Blytheville is located in Mississippi County in northeastern Arkansas. Blytheville, established as a lumber mill town in the 1880s, is a center for steel production and agri-business. The city’s cultural and social offerings include the Ritz Civic Center, the Heritage Museum and a...
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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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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.
Photo of Central Gardens
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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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: 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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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.
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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: 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: 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
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Parma, MO

The average cost of senior living in Parma is $3,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Risco, MO with an average of $3,139 per month.

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

Parma, MO
$3,391/mo
$3,139/mo
$3,382/mo

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

Parma, MO
$3,391/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,501/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,391/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,125/mo
Studio
$3,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Parma 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: Parma, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeParma, MOMissouriU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,391/mo$3,997/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,372/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,501/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,064/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Parma, MO:$3,391/mo
Missouri:$3,997/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Parma, MO:$3,372/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Parma, MO:$4,501/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Parma, MO:$2,064/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Parma, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Parma 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
Parma, MO$3,825/mo$3,150/mo+21.4%
Missouri$5,274/mo$5,119/mo+3.0%
National$4,868/mo$4,850/mo+0.4%
Parma, MO
2024 average cost:$3,825/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:+21.4%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,274/mo
2023 average cost:$5,119/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,868/mo
2023 average cost:$4,850/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Parma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Parma

Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.6
The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed] bill each month is causing us to have to sell our home. But, other than the cost, I am ...
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Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, MO

3.1
I have already sent a review in and there are a few things I do not understand. In your statement about how you provide for your clients. I see a lot of things that you say you have I have not witnessed since coming into the facility. Only very limited activities for the clients, food choices, ...
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Country Place in Scott City, MO

3.3
Cleanliness of the facility is a 3 and we are including quality of monthly cleaning service it would be lower. Food quality could use some work. There is only social hour 2x a week for 1 hour and nothing offered the rest of the time. With little consideration for adding more. They don't like to ...
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Parma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parma, 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 Parma 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 Parma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Parma, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.2%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Parma 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 Parma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Parma, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Parma 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 Parma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parma, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Parma 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 Parma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parma, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parma 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 Parma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parma, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
11.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
2.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Country Place, Lutheran Home Assisted Living and La Bonne Maison and Cottages at La Bonne Maison are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Parma, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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