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Assisted living costs in Buxton average about $4,717 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 171 communities in Buxton. Our detailed directory has 3182 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of The Crestone
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We truly felt the camaraderie of the residents each time we visited The Crestone and that has proven part of the culture each time we visit mom. The facility itself is by far the most accessible and safe,...
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.
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Photo of The Parkway Senior Living
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I'm just going by my mother-in -law's feedback. I've never had the food and it looks fine and smells good but that is her only real complaint. The staff are super friendly and caring.
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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Photo of Benton House of Raymore
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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My wife is an RN who works at various nursing homes. She told me Benton House is by far the best she has seen. My mom gives praise to the attentive staff and excellent food. The cleanliness and orderly...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Raymore the most desired in the...
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8.9
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This place can get very expensive for people who need a high level of care. They do accommodate for a high level of care and they have a lot of activities.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek
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I moved my aunt to the Oxford grand from an assisted living home in Saint Joseph,. I needed her closer to me and there were some issues at the other home that were undesirable. At the time she moved, she was...
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.
Our VisionOur experiences, and our hearts, have taught us well that success in this industry is defined by the genuine care and respect that we extend to the senior community and their families. For us, that care and respect is intrinsic to who we are.
Photo of The Village at Mission
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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When it comes to the cleanliness, friendliness and activities the rehab would get a 2/5. The care services on the rehab side would get a 1/5. The rehab side was terrible - staffing and facility. [name...
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.
The Village at Mission provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Our Healthcare neighborhood emphasizes resident care and dignity in private or shared...
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Photo of The Madison Senior Living
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I’m a friend and caregiver for a resident at The Madison, and we’ve been very pleased overall with the experience. The community is clean, welcoming, and well-located, with great amenities. We especially...
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.
Find the place where you truly belong with people who welcome you like family.The Madison is an exciting community filled with people who know how to live it up. To-do lists consist of seeing shows and socializing – not fixing the plumbing or mopping the floors. You get to spend your days trying...
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Photo of Sunrise of Leawood
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother had been at Sunrise of Leawood for 7 months and our entire family has been very impressed and had nothing but positive experiences during that time. The staff are all so kind, informing, and...
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.
Sunrise of Leawood is an assisted living community in Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas that specializes in long and short-term memory care stays. The community is conveniently located in an affluent suburb, that's south of I-435 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Leawood is nestled between...
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Photo of Brookdale Rosehill
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33 Floor plans available
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1-It was very nicely kept up. I work for retirement community so I was looking for a nice place that compare to where I work. 2- My sister and toured several places and this was clean I work in...
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.
Putting More Life in Senior LivingYou should never have to spend your senior years hoping something fun and exciting comes along to invorigate your spirit and nourish your mind. Here at our assisted living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, you can enjoy quality care without...
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Photo of Beehive Homes of Grain Valley
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The common area has a very homey and comfortable feeling, the full-time staff have seemed very consistent and interact well with my mother with dementia, they do a good job with keeping up with her laundry.
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.
Beehive Homes of Grain Valley is located in the town of Grain Valley, Missouri, just minutes away from Kansas City. Residents are treated like family at Beehive Homes of Grain Valley because they are a part of our home. With a major renovation in 2024 to the main entry, commons area, kitchen,...
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Photo of Alto Overland Park
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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31 reviews
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Everyone is very friendly. The staff knows everyone by name and greet them that way. Could improve on follow through. They are very receptive to all requests, but are unable to follow through on everything....
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.
Live your best life within a dynamic, engaging community that features exceptional accommodations, services and experiences. Enjoy each day to the fullest with maximum independence, supported by a personalized care plan and passionate caregivers. Your loved one will flourish with an enriching...
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Photo of Colonial Oaks at Spring Hill
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I would give them a 5 on all categories. Colonial Oaks at Spring Hill is very clean and we have good communication with the staff. Residents seem clean and happy and we would definitely recommend this...
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.
Photo of Garden Villas of Lenexa
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They have been very good to work with and my cousin is pleased with the facility. My cousin feels very comfortable in the apartment and I think it's a good size for him. I haven't actually seen it, so I...
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.
Garden Villas of Lenexa Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique philosophy of...
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Photo of Addington Place of Shoal Creek
1010 Photos available
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Very pleased with Addington place. The rooms are nice and the help is a-lot more caring to the residents. The help is always looking to make her stay better. The activities they do with the residents are fun...
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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Photo of Homestead of Leavenworth
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Have had 3 activities directors over last year. Mom never remembers. Calendar needs to be posted on website. I never know what mom does. It's expensive and had another rate increase this year. As far as...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Photo of Trustwell Living of Overland Park
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The staff is very kind and caring. The activities director is super, every day there is a fun activity. The kitchen staff are so nice and accommodating to special diets and requests. The staff communicates...
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 Trustwell Living of Overland Park! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Blue Springs
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77 Floor plans available
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The overall experience has been excellent and the community always looks clean and is well cared for. They are friendly and helpful; the care services are good--I worry about the fact that she is unsteady on...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Blue Springs, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Blue Springs, Missouri, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Staff is amazingly helpful, friendly and professional. Yes, we would recommend Delaware Highlands to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
Photo of The Atriums Senior Living Community
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I am a new resident as of March and I am glad to be here! Excellent therapy, good food with a pleasant community. The bonus for me is the dog lovers and their dogs...so nice to have my dogs with me. ...
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.
The Atriums Independent and Assisted Living Senior Community feels like luxurious resort living in the heart of Overland Park, Kansas. The large, elegant campus is covered with beautiful trees and plants, while also being within minutes of excellent shopping and entertainment venues. The...
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The food was great. There were quite a few activities although I don't have another place for comparison. The "assist" was limited not recommend for dementia individuals. Cleaning staff was excellent (no...
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.
Vintage Park at Baldwin City is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Baldwin City offers supportive assistance when and where...
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Good sized rooms, great for couples moving together. Need more meal options. There is one entree. There are "always available" options but you can only eat so many hamburgers and chicken strips.
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.
Pegasus Landing of Overland Park (formerly known as Glenwood Village of Overland Park) provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Overland Park, Kansas area. The city of Overland Park has excellent healthcare and recreational options, making it an ideal place for...
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Photo of Avenue 81
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33 Floor plans available
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All 5s! What we like the most about Avenue 81, is that it is very comfortable , modern, nice, doesn't feel like an "old folks home!" Good food too and we would ABSOLUTELY recommend this community to other...
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.
Avenue 81 will redefine the way you think about retirement living. As a luxury senior living community, Avenue 81 provides all the modern services and amenities of an upscale resort with no upfront buy-in. Plus, we’re conveniently located just steps away from the many restaurants and shops of...
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Photo of Trustwell Living of Raytown
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I would rate them all a 5. We are very happy. I have been in the nursing home business for 30 years. And this is by far the best i've ever seen. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based...
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Raytown! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and services...
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I would say that no matter where a loved one lives that the family or one family member should definitely be involved on a regular basis. Especially someone who needs extra care. Like Alzheimer's. Some...
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.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a family owned and operated senior-living community that provides the full continuum of care. The McCrite family opened the original McCrite Plaza in 1975 in Topeka, KS and in December of 2013 opened their Kansas City location in the Northland. Nestled in the bluffs...
Photo of Homestead of Lenexa
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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Cost of assisted living in Buxton, MO

The average cost of senior living in Buxton is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include De Kalb, MO with an average of $3,837 per month.

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

Buxton, MO
$4,727/mo
$5,009/mo
$4,773/mo

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

Buxton, MO
$4,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,751/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,727/mo
$6,048/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,052/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,387/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,562/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buxton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buxton, MO

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What families are saying about assisted living in Buxton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buxton

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.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Vintage Park at Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Village at Olathe, the staff members are described as 'warm and friendly', and at Tiffany Springs Senior Living, they are 'easy to work with'. Overall, residents appreciate the care ...
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Home-like atmosphere. Reviews highlight the cozy and comfortable feel of some communities, such as , where the staff create a home environment for their residents. The'small number of beds', 'old furniture', and 'no glamorous décor' mentioned in the review don't detract from the residents' experience, as they prefer ...
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Reasonable and flexible pricing. Several reviews mention that some communities offer reasonable and flexible pricing, like Pegasus Landing of Overland Park, which is 'the most reasonable care residence' considered. Families appreciate that these communities don't charge exorbitant fees and offer various care options to accomm ...
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Variety of activities. Communities that offer a range of activities cater to residents' diverse interests and keep them engaged. At Addington Place of Shoal Creek, residents enjoy chatting with other people, and the common room provides opportunities for social interaction. Some communities, like Tiffany Springs Se ...
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Thoughtful communication. Clear and consistent communication between communities and families is essential for building trust and ensuring that care needs are met. At American House Burlington Creek, staff members are described as 'responsive and available', and at The Madison Senior Living, communication between the ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Many families prefer communities that are easily accessible, allowing them to visit frequently and remain involved in their loved ones' lives. At The Parkway Senior Living, the location is a significant selling point, and at The Village at Carroll Park, the proximity of the facility to their ...
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Buxton review score based on 636 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 636 reviews of 158 Buxton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buxton 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

Buxton review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
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Review subcategories for Buxton 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 636 reviews of 158 Buxton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buxton 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.
Buxton, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Buxton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buxton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buxton, 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 Buxton 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 Buxton 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
74.1%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.5%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.8%
52.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buxton 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 Buxton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buxton 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 Buxton 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
50.6%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buxton 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 Buxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buxton 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 Buxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.8%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
38%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buxton

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 Buxton protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Senior Star at Wexford Place and Vintage Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buxton, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 171 assisted living facilities near Buxton, Missouri. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Buxton, Missouri are Vintage Gardens and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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