Essex

    1316 Deadra Dr, Lebanon, MO 65536
    • Assisted Living

    Caring staff, clean, affordable community

    I placed my dad here and I'm very pleased - the staff are genuinely caring, courteous, and helpful, and the administrator is outstanding. The community is modern, clean, well-run, with good food, varied floor plans, comfortable units, outdoor sitting areas and a walking path. It's affordable, social, and I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.67·(9)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Varied apartment floor plans with ample room sizes
    • Private in-unit living space
    • Outdoor seating areas and a walking path
    • Active, social resident community
    • Modern, up-to-date building and interiors
    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Nutritious menu and good food quality
    • Helpful and courteous caregiving staff
    • Affordable cost structure
    • Supportive administrative presence cited by some families

    Cons

    • Inconsistent administrative leadership
    • Scheduling opacity and staffing irregularities
    • Staff professionalism and conduct
    • Delays in responding to resident needs
    • Gaps in supervision for residents and pets
    • Safety-process gaps and procedural inconsistency

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with many physical and programmatic strengths alongside notable operational concerns. Positives repeatedly cited include a modern, well-maintained building with varied floor plans and ample private space in units, outdoor seating and a walking path that support mobility and socialization, and an engaged resident community. Housekeeping and cleanliness are frequently praised, and several comments highlight affordability as a distinguishing feature. Dining receives favorable mention for menu quality and attention to diet.

    Care and daily-staffing impressions are mixed. Many families and visitors describe caregiving staff as helpful, courteous, and genuinely caring; these reports align with descriptions of residents who appear happy and socially engaged. At the same time, other feedback raises concerns about staff conduct, responsiveness, and delays in attending to resident needs. One described incident involving an extended delay in care for a resident and a pet points to broader concerns about supervision and timely responsiveness; reviewers have characterized these as gaps rather than pervasive conditions, but they are meaningful for families assessing safety and daily care.

    Management and operational leadership show a clear divide in perceptions. Some reviewers praise an accessible, impressive administrator and a generally well-run facility, while others report an absent or rigid administrative presence and describe opaque scheduling practices. These contrasting views suggest variability in leadership visibility and consistency of policy enforcement. Operationally, recurring themes include scheduling irregularities, uneven professionalism among staff, and procedural inconsistencies that can create safety-process gaps.

    Activities and communal life are strengths: the facility's outdoor spaces, social atmosphere, and resident friendliness support regular engagement. Dining and nutrition are reliable positives, with reviewers calling out good food and thoughtful diet options. For prospective residents and families, these strengths should be weighed against the operational concerns. When evaluating this community in person, consider asking about staffing ratios and schedules, incident-response procedures, supervision policies (including pet supervision if relevant), administrative presence and turnover, and how the facility documents and communicates incidents and corrective actions. This will help determine whether the facility’s positive environment is matched by consistently reliable management and responsiveness.

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    Location

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    Essex is located at 1316 Deadra Dr, Lebanon, MO, 65536.

    About Essex

    Essex offers a family-like setting for up to 12 seniors, with studio, one-bedroom, and shared rooms, each with a private bathroom and individual climate control, so folks are comfortable no matter the season, and with the resident age requirement at 55, you can expect a quieter environment, and the live-in administrator handles tough issues as they come up, while certified staff stay awake and on duty 24 hours a day to help with medication reminders, transfers, emergencies, and personal care needs. Meals are a big priority here, as the culinary team prepares three nutritious meals daily, with menus tailored to different tastes and dietary needs, and snacks are available too, and you'll find a dining room where folks gather, plus guest meals are on offer, making it easy for visitors to join. When it comes to health, Essex provides a whole range of care, including assisted living, Alzheimer's and memory care, home care, adult day care with Day Watch programs, skilled nursing care, hospice for end-of-life support, and respite care for short-term stays, so there's flexibility to match changing health needs, and visiting nurses, podiatrists, therapists, and a doctor on call help keep health care close at hand. For day-to-day living, Essex handles laundry, housekeeping, and medication management, and there are emergency call systems in each room, with accessible bathrooms for safety, and staff offer advice and planning to help families find the right care level, from light assistance to heavy support, with diabetic, incontinence, and non-ambulatory care available too. The community's got both indoor and outdoor common areas, so seniors can socialize, play games, or relax, and there are scheduled activities like birthday parties, movies, field trips, and spiritual services onsite and offsite, helping folks stay connected, while a full-time activities director keeps things moving, and transportation is available for a fee or you can use the nearby busline and parking lot if you drive. Pets, including cats and dogs, are allowed, so there's a bit of life and comfort in the halls, and with amenities like a beauty salon, guest services, and easy access to groceries, banks, and restaurants, daily errands are manageable. Independent living options let more active seniors keep their routines, while personal care homes across the Essex network mean some folks live in smaller houses with fewer than ten people, giving things a more intimate, homey feel, and Essex accepts a range of payment options including private pay, social security, VA benefits, and insurance, and the average monthly rate for a one-bedroom assisted living room runs about $1,915, plus fees for community, respite, or buy-in as needed. With community features like a colonial-style building, green spaces, and plenty of parking, Essex aims to make life easier for seniors looking for comfort, care, and a bit of peace as they age, so folks can see for themselves during scheduled tours that show what goes on day to day in this small, closely-knit community.

    People often ask...

    Essex offers assisted living and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 3 photos of Essex on Mirador.

    Yes, Essex allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1316 Deadra Dr, Lebanon, MO 65536.

    No, Essex does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numberlaclede-lebanon-essex-of-lebanon-the
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility I
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseeBRISTOL CARE, INC

    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    12

    Citations

    6

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    08 Sept 2025Licensure
    Found deficiencies related to exits and electrical safety; two unobstructed exits per floor were not present and extension cords were not in compliance with safety standards.
    28 Jan 2025Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to tuberculosis screening, personnel records, and informing residents or their representatives about emergency and life-sustaining care and advance directives. These findings covered three different regulatory areas.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.100
    24 Jul 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    15 May 2024Licensure
    Found carpeting used in prohibited areas, including food-preparation, equipment-washing/utensil-washing, food-storage, and toilet areas.
    12 Sept 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in fire safety.
    30 Jun 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies. No state licensure deficiencies were cited.
    10 Jun 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in 24-hour protective oversight and in privacy protections during treatment, including the lack of a voluntary leave procedure.
    07 Jun 2022Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    05 Apr 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication control and the handling of controlled substances. The findings showed noncompliance with medication administration requirements and with controlled substances recordkeeping and theft reporting.
    23 Aug 2021Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication control and administration oversight, including staff age, nurse oversight, and training requirements.
    23 Jan 2020Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited after the second inspection and complaint investigation.
    11 Jul 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies cited in the fire safety review.
    19 Jun 2019Licensure
    Identified that residents did not receive proper care to meet their needs and that physician orders were not followed.
    04 Apr 2019Complaint
    Found no state licensure deficiencies as a result of the second inspection and complaint investigation.

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