6 Best Nursing Homes in Orange, MO

This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the Arbors at Lakewood stood out among their peers. Since my mothers arrival, I can't express how reassured I am that we made the right choice. This provides me as much peace as this difficult decision can. If you have a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's/Dementia I highly recommend this facility and their genuinely caring staff. From administration to activities and meals and their flexible "Best Friends" approach.

I'd like to thank the Administrator, Ms. [name removed], for being so helpful, full of knowledge and experience with a wonderful personality. She has given me a peace of mind knowing that my mom is in a place like home. The place is well kept and always clean. And, the smell of home cooked meals makes me smile knowing that my mom is eating real food. I also would like to thank Ms. [name removed] for everything that she does. There's no doubt in my mind that my mom is where she has to be like home. Thank you.

Giving overall experience a 4 only because I'm giving quality of care and value for cost 4's. Quality of care - Have noticed my mom wears the same clothes several days in a row and was told by a relative that she smelled on one occasion. Not sure if it's the staffs duty to see that she's bathing and washing her clothes but for what we are paying, I think they should do that. Value for cost - giving it a 4 only because it is very expensive. I'm sure my mom will run out of money before she passes away. Because they don't accept Medicare, she will have to be moved to a different facility when that time comes which is very unfortunate. The only other thing I would say is there seems to be a small lack of communication. I was under the impression that Oak Pointe would be giving my mom both her injections. The nurse told me she hadn't signed up to give one of them. I "think" she is planning on giving it now. Other than that, my mom seems to like it there which makes us happy.