10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Raymore, MO

This pet-friendly facility has a resident capacity of 108, floor plans ranging from studios through two-bedroom units and companion suites and a diverse array of on-site amenities. A salon/barbershop is available for residents to get their hair shampooed, cut and styled, and the on-site library is well-stocked with a wide range of reading material. The restaurant-style dining room provides three quality meals per day, and those seeking casual fare, snacks and beverages can visit the on-site coffee shop. Pets are welcome here.

Benton House of Raymore is situated in a residential neighborhood several short blocks from Interstate 49, making it convenient for family and friends who live out of town to visit their senior loved ones. Floor plans include studio and one-bedroom units with kitchenettes, fire alarms, sprinkler systems and individual climate controls. The entire community is on one level, making it a good choice for seniors who would prefer to avoid stairs, steps and elevators as much as possible.

We like Senior Star at Villa Ventura for its signature services. The facility's concierge service arranges room service for residents when they would prefer to dine in their apartments rather than visit the restaurant-style dining room, schedules transportation for off-site outings and coordinates appointments. Residents can access Wi-Fi and video chat programs and sharpen their cognitive functioning with the Dakim® BrainFitness program at the on-site Lifelong Learning Center. We were also impressed with the detailed approach of the culinary staff at Villa Ventura when working with residents to plan private celebrations and special dinners.

Carnegie Village is a small, pet-friendly facility with a resident capacity of 30 that offers a range of amenities typically found at larger assisted living communities. Amenities include a private party space residents can use to entertain visiting family and friends, an on-site coffee shop for beverages and snacks and a general store where they can stock up on everyday personal and household items.

We like this facility for the bright interior spaces and the way comfortable group seating options are scattered throughout the common spaces. Brookdale Wornall Place is pet-friendly and features studio and one- and two-bedroom units with kitchen, cable and emergency call systems. Community dining venues include a restaurant-style dining room with diverse and traditional menu selections, a coffee shop for casual fare and beverages and an outdoor barbecue on a covered patio.

Housing options at The Madison Senior Living include studio and one-bedroom units with wide doorways and handrails to make them easy to navigate. The resident capacity here is 151, which helps ensure that residents will be able to find others for friendship and as activity partners. Unlike many other assisted living communities that accept pets, this facility does not impose size restrictions, making it a good option for those with larger pets.

Residents of Colonial Oaks at Leawood can choose from studio or one- or two-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a beauty/barbershop and well-landscaped courtyards with outdoor seating areas where residents can soak up the sun, enjoy a good book or listen to the birds sing. There is also a private dining room for residents to host gatherings of friends and families and a TV room. Pets are welcome at this facility, but size restrictions apply.

Accommodations at The Princeton Senior Living feature hardwood floors and large, private bathrooms and are designed for the comfort and safety of older adults, with walk-in showers, handrails and accessible doorways. Units are equipped with washer/dryer hookups and in-room cable and are pet friendly. Personal care services at this facility include assistance with routine grooming tasks, bathing, showering, incontinence care and escorts to and from the dining and activity rooms.

This pet-friendly facility features generously sized private and semiprivate studio and one-bedroom units and has a resident capacity of 40. Residents receive customized assistance with routine activities such as getting dressed, showering or bathing and nonclinical personal care such as light grooming and clipping nails and meals. Housekeeping, linen and personal laundry services are also provided. Prescription medications are delivered to the facility by Pegasus Express Pharmacy. Pet therapy visits are available for those who like animals but choose not to have a pet of their own at this time.

This facility offers convenient one-level living in an elegant, resort-like environment. The main common area features a gleaming grand piano and several comfortable group and solo seating areas arranged near the fireplace. Outdoor walking paths wind around the attractively landscaped grounds, and a sparkling fountain provides a peaceful centerpiece to the outdoor courtyard. A party bus is available for group shopping trips, visits to nearby restaurants and outings to community events and points of interest.