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The staff is very friendly and easy to work with. It's very clean and they keep up with any repairs. Communication on how my loved one is doing has been almost nonexistent. I have yet to hear from the doctor...
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.
Heritage Avonlea is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment where privacy, respect and personal attention go hand in hand.Our extensive list of services are all provided at an all-inclusive, affordable price.
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There was frequent turnover of staff, but I think that's common. The place changed ownership, and everything changed, including plan for increase in rent. I found Mom's bathroom pretty dirty a few times,...
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.
Privately owned and operated Home Plus Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Shawnee area of Johnson County. We are a smaller community compared to others, but our biggest feature is our community provides the one on one direct personal support, while receiving quality care. Whether it is a long...
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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
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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 have an onsite doctor, so the resident doesn't have to leave. The community is very friendly. They have meals and you call ahead and eat with your loved one, prior to COVID. The staff makes sure...
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.
Heritage Village of Gladstone is an assisted living community located in the city of Gladstone, Missouri in the county of Clay. Residents of this community can easily spend their days wandering through the wooded trails of Hidden Hollow Park which touches up against the back yard of Heritage...
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I can't say enough about the therapy and nursing care my mother got while at the resort. The therapists are wonderful and the nursing care she got was outstanding. Everyone treated her with respect and...
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.
The Healthcare Resort of Kansas City is a new, upscale assisted living community located in Kansas City, KS. Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is home to over 146,000 people. Kansas City is a bustling and busy city with restaurants, sports events and shopping. Residents can enjoy...
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Cedarhurst is now Primrose. It's a property In transition, and I've only been here for four months, so I can't pass a-lot of judgment. Presently the food is not great, and they are short of help. But I'm...
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.
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I couldn't recommend this facility enough, the Administrator, and the staff are so friendly and help my family member as much as they possibly can. They are welcoming and my family member likes the...
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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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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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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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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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 assisted living in Gunn City, MO

The average cost of senior living in Gunn City is $4,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creighton, MO with an average of $2,887 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gunn City, MO vs. nearby cities

Gunn City, MO
$4,408/mo
$4,349/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gunn City, MO vs. the state and national average

Gunn City, MO
$4,408/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gunn City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,408/mo
$5,631/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gunn City, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,715/mo
Studio
$4,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,718/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,358/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,699/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gunn City, MO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gunn City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gunn City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gunn City

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

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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Westchester Village of Lenexa

4.6
Mom's 1st fall led to 9 weeks of pain and substandard care in rehab facilities and with her passing. During this 9 weeks it was decided that Mom and Dad would not be able to remain in their home of 50+ years and after extensive research Westchester Village was selected for their Assisted Living ...
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Gunn City review score based on 537 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 537 reviews of 137 Gunn City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gunn City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Gunn City review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Gunn City, MO137 facilities
7.7
East Lynne, MO146 facilities
7.7
La Tour, MO143 facilities

Review subcategories for Gunn City assisted living

When assisted living 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 537 reviews of 137 Gunn City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gunn City resident and family assisted living 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.
Gunn City, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
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Value for cost*
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Gunn City assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gunn City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
72.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.1%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gunn City assisted living

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 Gunn City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gunn City, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.9%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gunn City assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gunn City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gunn City assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gunn City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gunn City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gunn City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gunn City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gunn City protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gunn City, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 148 assisted living facilities near Gunn City, Missouri. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Gunn City, Missouri are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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