We investigated nursing homes in California, Oregon, and Missouri before choosing the manor for assisted living for my mother. She was an active participant in her choice, and it made a big difference that she had an independent life as long as she could in assisted living. She lived there for several years before becoming too sick with Dementia to stay, and then she moved right over to the nursing home area and has been there for many years since. One of the things I like most about the manor is that it doesn't smell like urine as some nursing homes I've visited. Any of you who know that "sick/urine" odor know what I mean. The manor is clean. Everyone at the manor has always been wonderful to my mother, and I can tell when I visit that she is loved and cared for. I made "surprise" visits and came many times of the day and evening, so there was plenty of opportunity to see the staff and facilities. My only complaint (in YEARS of her being there) was that a few of her clothes articles disappeared, but since they go into a common laundry area, it's not a big deal to me. It has very reasonable rates, the staff is caring and kind, and they always call and let me know whenever there is something going on with her. I live in another state now (used to live in Missouri), and it's a great comfort to know she is well cared for. It's an extremely difficult profession and line of work to be in, and I think the Ozark Methodist Manor does it better than most, especially for those with Dementia. I can't say enough about how kind the staff is, from the nurses to the hospice workers and ministers. Unless you have $50,000 a year of private funds to spend on a fancy Alzheimer's facility, I think the Ozark Methodist Manor is the finest facility that you can find at the most reasonable price --- I would highly recommend it as a place to check out. read more