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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ray County, MO

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Missouri is $4,678, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Ray County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ray County, MO

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Last Updated: 8/12/26
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Photo of Bristol Manor of Lexington
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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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7.0
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7.0
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16 reviews
5 star
68%
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13%
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6%
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The staff really puts a lot of thought into providing different activities for the residents. They are also very family oriented. They do monthly family brunches. They keep everything very clean. The food is...
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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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
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...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ray County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Missouri is $4,678 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Missouri vs. 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 state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMissouriU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$4,678/mo$5,847/mo20.0% below national median
Assisted Living$5,427/mo$5,830/mo6.9% below national median
Memory Care$6,733/mo$6,999/mo3.8% below national median
Independent Living$3,355/mo$3,520/mo4.7% below national median
Nursing Homes
Missouri:$4,678/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:20.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.9% below national median
Memory Care
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:3.8% below national median
Independent Living
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:4.7% below national median
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ray County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ray County

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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Bristol Manor of Oak Grove

5.0
I am very happy with this community. My mom is happy here and she likes the staff who are caring. The food is very good.She likes a lot of the activities.I like that the community is small and it felt like a good fit for my mom. I would recommend this community to others.

Ray County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ray County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ray County, 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 Ray County 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 Ray County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ray County, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
1%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
28.5%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
29%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
7.5%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.2%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
26.4%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.6%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.2%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ray County 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 Ray County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ray County, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
2.4%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.2%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
5.6%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
0.7%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ray County 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 Ray County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ray County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
0.2%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
0.5%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
0.5%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.8%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ray County 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 Ray County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ray County, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.2%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
0.2%
0.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
0.2%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ray County 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 Ray County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ray County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
0.2%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.8%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.2%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.4%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.2%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.2%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.2%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.2%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.2%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.2%
0.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bristol Manor of Lexington, Oak Pointe of Kearney and Oak Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ray County, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Ray County, Missouri. See the full list.
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