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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Liberty, MO for 2024

 

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that 6.7 million Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer's, which means that about 1 in 9 live with or will develop the disease. In Liberty, 13.1% of the almost 31,000 residents are 65 or older, putting them at a higher risk for needing dementia care services. Based on CDC data, Liberty deaths related to Alzheimer's increased by 41.44% from 2016 to 2020, which is a little higher than the increase of 36.98% for all deaths.

Fortunately, memory care services can help support cognitive health through secure environments and supportive services. With 24-hour care by specially trained staff, residents can maintain as much of their independence as possible while getting the care they need. Additionally, many facilities offer special programming designed to slow cognitive decline. In this guide, seniors and their families can explore the pros and cons of Liberty as well as learn about the cost of memory care and other long-term care options. It also provides information on financial assistance for memory care and lists resources that can aid older adults with memory loss.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Liberty

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services oversees all memory care facilities in Liberty and throughout Missouri. This agency inspects facilities and issues licenses for all types of long-term care communities. It also enforces regulations to ensure all facilities remain safe and prioritize patient care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Liberty

 

  • Seniors can receive a variety of health care services without leaving the city at Liberty Hospital. In addition to emergency services, the hospital offers many specialties, including pain management, cancer care, cardiology and rehabilitation therapy.
  • When it comes to cost of living, Liberty is 6% lower than the national average, making it slightly more affordable than many other cities in the United States. However, the Missouri cost of living is 14.4% lower than the national average, so there are many cities in the state that are more affordable than Liberty.
  • Seniors can enjoy relatively safe living in Liberty with crime rates lower than the U.S. average. Violent crime in Liberty has a rating of 16.5 out of 100 compared to 22.7 nationally, while property crime has a rating of 27.6, which is lower than the U.S. rating of 35.4. Plus, memory care facilities are secure with controlled entrances, which increases safety for residents.
  • The air quality in Liberty is 58 out of 100, which is the same as the U.S. average. Many memory care communities also take steps to create a clean, healthy environment for residents, especially those with respiratory conditions.
  • Liberty offers four distinct seasons for seniors who like variety. Summers are never too hot, with temperatures rarely climbing above 90°F, while winter temperatures will stay well above 0°F. The city has an average of 216 sunny days, which is a little more than the U.S. average of 205. 

Paying for Memory Care in Liberty

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Liberty, residents pay a median of $5,731 per month for memory care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in Liberty costs about $1,981 more than the Missouri median and $106 more than the national median. It's the highest-priced city in Missouri for memory care. St. Louis is the next highest, averaging $606 less than Liberty. Jefferson City is the most affordable nearby city, costing $3,137 less than Liberty each month. Columbia averages $2,231 less while St. Joseph is around $887 lower than Liberty.

Liberty

$5,731

Missouri

$3,750

United States

$5,625

Jefferson City

$2,594

Columbia

$3,500

St. Joseph

$4,844

St. Louis

$5,125

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Some seniors might qualify for other long-term care options, some of which are more affordable. Adult day health care is the lowest-cost option at $1,733 per month. Assisted living is available for people who need mostly nonmedical services and is about $1,146 cheaper per month than memory care. Seniors who want to stay at home might choose in-home care or home health care, both of which are about $774 less per month than memory care. Nursing home care is more expensive than memory care, averaging $733 more per month for a semiprivate room.

Memory Care

$5,731

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, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Liberty

In Liberty there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Missouri

More Ways To Pay

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

 

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

 

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.

Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Liberty

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming, but Liberty has several agencies and organizations that can help. These groups help seniors and their families find resources and benefits that can make choosing the best long-term care option easier. Many of these services are free and can help those affected by memory loss feel supported.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Liberty

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

Laws and Regulations in Missouri

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Review of The Wellington Senior Living

My father-in-law moved into the Wellington Senior Living. The facility is brand new and beautiful. The community is good. Everybody's lovely and it's just perfect. I've eaten there one time and it...

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Theresa

I visited this facility

Review of The Wellington Senior Living

The Wellington Senior Living seemed nice. It's all brand new. I visited both assisted living and memory care because memory care wasn't up and quite running yet. The staff were down-to-earth...

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