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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Liberty, MO for 2024

Liberty, MO, is a suburban city about 25 minutes northeast of downtown Kansas City. It's home to a little over 30,000 people, of which 13.1% are seniors. The city has a pleasant climate, quality health care and lower-than-average levels of crime. It has a spacious feel, which may appeal to seniors looking for a slower pace of life.

Assisted living facilities provide 24/7 care to seniors no longer able to manage everyday living tasks without some help. Staff manages medications and is trained to assist with tasks in consideration of the person's dignity. Other staff handles the housekeeping and meal preparation duties, and some facilities also have a licensed nurse on-site. Residents live in private or semiprivate accommodations and can socialize together and participate in organized activities. Amenities frequently include a games room, landscaped grounds and a beauty salon/barbershop. Liberty's median monthly fee is $4,585, which is costlier than the state and national averages.

This guide touches on the advantages and disadvantages of living in Liberty and the costs of senior care, including assisted living. It also covers how to pay for care, state regulations governing assisted living and lists providers of free and low-cost senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Liberty

 

The Long-Term Care Regulation section of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services regulates and licenses assisted living facilities in the state. It issues licenses after facilities have complied with all criteria, which includes adhering to regulations regarding health and safety, fire safety, building standards and staff training. The section can revoke licenses from underperforming facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Liberty

  • Liberty's average cost of living index of 94 is above Missouri's 85.6 but below the country's 100. The city's housing costs distort the index somewhat, so seniors considering assisted living might want to look at more relevant indices. These will probably include transportation, which is slightly above the state's 86.2 average by only 1.5, and health care, which, at 104.5, is almost identical to Missouri's average.
  • The city's rates of crime dating back to the start of the year 2000 reveal it consistently reports lower levels than the state and national averages. The latest violent crime statistics show it at 16.5, while the country's is 22.7. Property crime statistics are lower too, at 27.6 against a U.S. average of 35.4.
  • Liberty has a subtropical climate with four distinct seasons, so seniors who enjoy variable weather may be pleased. It can get as chilly as 18 degrees in winter, although highs of 88 degrees are normal in summer. There are 11 more sunny days than the national average of 205, providing more opportunities for seniors to enjoy the outdoors. Annual rainfall is 4 inches more than the country's norm of 38, which does increase humidity levels in summer, but is also responsible for Liberty's green and pleasant landscape.
  • Liberty's environmental health is a little poorer when compared to the national average. As an example, the city's water quality scores 53/100, while the U.S. average is 55. It may be fairer to compare Liberty to nearby Kansas City and Missouri in general. As an example, Liberty's air quality equals the national average, but its residents are less likely to develop a respiratory illness than their peers in the metro area and the state.
  • The primary medical care provider in the city is Liberty Hospital, a 250-bed facility that specializes in cardiology, orthopedics and women's health. Within 20 minutes, Liberty's seniors can also reach North Kansas City Hospital and Saint Luke's North Hospital, a multi-award-winning facility specializing in heart failure and hip fracture.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Liberty

The monthly median cost for assisted living in Liberty is $4,585, although seniors and families may find costlier and more affordable facilities in the city.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Liberty's typical assisted living resident pays $85 per month more than the average American. They also pay $1,585 per month more than Missouri's $3,000 median fee, making Liberty the costliest in the state for assisted living. On average, Liberty residents pay an additional $710 per month when compared to St. Joseph, $1,335 with Springfield and $1,785 with Columbia. The median in St. Louis is closest to Liberty, but it's still a monthly saving of $485.

Liberty

$4,585

Missouri

$3,000

United States

$4,500

Columbia

$2,800

St. Joseph

$3,875

Springfield

$3,250

St. Louis

$4,100

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When compared to other types of senior care in Liberty, assisted living appears more affordable. In-home care and home health care are costlier, at $4,957, and both require the senior to keep paying home maintenance costs. This is also true of adult day care, whose average fee of $1,733 doesn't look as affordable when compared to assisted living's $4,585 covering meals, accommodation and 24/7 care. The most expensive option is nursing home care, which averages $6,464 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living Facility

$4,585

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,464

Note: Data for Liberty was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, MO, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Liberty

Eligible seniors in Liberty can receive state financial assistance through two programs, including Medicaid State Plan Personal Care (SPPC) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Financial Assistance in Missouri

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Liberty

Liberty and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Liberty, please visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Liberty

Liberty Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Missouri

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Anita

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Review of Our Lady of Mercy Country Home

I was very impressed with Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. It's very nice and clean. It had a great and very caring atmosphere. The rep that showed us around was very, very knowledgeable and we're...

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Richard

I visited this facility

Review of Our Lady of Mercy Country Home

We toured Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. A young lady met with us and showed us everything, and we liked it. It was very nice and well-kept. I liked the fact that there were lots of activities...

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Melanie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Wellington Senior Living

Our experience with The Wellington Senior Living has been pleasant. The staff has been professional. The food is better than average. My mother-in-law has fresh salmon that was grilled perfectly....

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