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Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
The Groves
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Independence (The Groves)
-No
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 42
Rank #66 / 153
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Solstice Senior Living at Lee’s Summit
IL
Lee's Summit
-Yes
58
Facility 58
MO AVG 42
Rank #43 / 153
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage-
Senior Star at Wexford Place
IL
AL
MC
Mo (Hawthorne - Picture Hills)
-Yes
57
Facility 57
MO AVG 42
Rank #46 / 153
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Montclair
IL
Springfield (Old Monterey Apartments)
-No
61
Facility 61
MO AVG 42
Rank #39 / 153
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Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
IL
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
St Joseph
-Yes
56
Facility 56
MO AVG 42
Rank #48 / 153
Private / Shared Rooms-
Senior Living at Cambridge Heights Apartments
IL
St. Louis (Columbus Square)
-Yes
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 42
Rank #14 / 153
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Villa at Riverwood
IL
Florissant
-Yes
61
Facility 61
MO AVG 42
Rank #39 / 153
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Tower Grove Manor
IL
St. Louis (Tower Grove East)
-No
86
Facility 86
MO AVG 42
Rank #9 / 153
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Fields of Florissant
IL
AL
MC
Florissant
102
Facility 102
MO AVG 99
Rank #32 / 103
Yes
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 42
Rank #120 / 153
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWillow Ridge Senior Living-Florissant LLC
Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin
IL
ADC
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Joplin
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 99
Rank #95 / 103
No
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 42
Rank #14 / 153
Residential Care Facility (38)Autumn Home Care Facilities, Inc

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Overview of Lake George Senior Living

Lake George Senior Living is an idyllic retreat located in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Nestled between tranquil residential neighborhoods, The Brooks and Old Hawthorne, Lake George provides the perfect environment for retirement living. This vibrant community offers a harmonious blend of assisted living and independent living options, providing residents with a place to call home that is both enriching and convenient. Situated in close proximity to the downtown area and local hospitals, Lake George Senior Living offers the perfect balance between serenity and accessibility. A highlight of this one-of-a-kind community is the home-cooked meals provided by their dedicated staff, ensuring each meal is crafted with the resident’s health in mind. 

With a backdrop of lush landscapes and the gentle rustling of leaves, residents can bask in the refreshing breeze and be charmed by the sights of deer, turkey, geese, and birds. For those with a penchant for angling, the option to embark on a fishing expedition is an invitation to connect with nature in this haven for nature enthusiasts. Beyond the outdoors, Lake George Senior Living extends its care to include medication management, diabetic support, and incontinence care, ensuring that residents’ health and well-being remain paramount through their personalized care packages and low staff-to-resident ratio. Handicap-accessible features are seamlessly integrated, exemplifying the community’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. 

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The Montclair

1000 E Montclair St, Springfield, MO 65807
Overview of The Montclair

The Montclair offers independent living in Springfield, MO. Residents have private living with community services rather than daily care, and the community may be a good fit for someone seeking that arrangement with access to a fitness center, wellness program, and transportation. The Montclair opened in 1999 and is in the Old Monterey Apartments neighborhood.

A fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site, while a salon supports personal grooming without leaving the community. Restaurant-style dining provides three meals a day, with room delivery available when a resident cannot join dinner; private dining is also available. Transportation gives residents a way to travel outside the community without arranging their own ride.

The area has a Walk Score of 61 / 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. The community also offers LifeLoop as a signature program, and Dial Senior Living owns The Montclair.

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The Groves

1415 W White Oak St, Independence, MO 64050
Overview of The Groves

Tucked away in Jackson County, Independence, MO, The Groves is an inviting senior living community that offers a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, short-term care, and long-term care. The community offers loving, attentive care in a secure and homey environment with private or semi-private room options and the full spectrum of services. Here, residents feel well-cared for with care services, such as skilled nursing, everyday care, medication management, cutting-edge rehab, wound and physician/dentist/podiatry, as well as professional counseling.

Residents are able to live their lives to the fullest without the hassle of chores like housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation. Transportation services are also provided so residents can get to their appointments on time, safely, and without the hassles of public commuting. In addition to delectable dining experiences, residents are also offered plenty of opportunities to connect, engage, and learn new things through a vibrant recreational curriculum.

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Overview of Tower Grove Manor

Situated at the core of the historic St. Louis, MO, Tower Grove Manor is a paradisal senior living community that offers independent living, and short-term stays. With its elegant and well-made architecture, the community provides one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Tower Grove Manor strives to provide a warm and vibrant community for seniors to enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement.

Tower Grove Manor forges meaningful relationships among its residents, providing a wide array of exciting and relaxing activities. Moreover, the community serves wonderful meals made of the best ingredients to ensure the residents’ satisfaction. Amenities include fitness rooms, activity rooms for group and solo enjoyment, extensive library and mobile library visits, and movie rooms.

 

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Overview of Senior Living at Cambridge Heights Apartments

Senior Living at Cambridge Heights Apartments is a magnificent senior living community settling at Biddle Street, St. Louis, MO providing independent living. The community offers graceful and spacious floor plans including a variety of one-bedroom apartments equipped with central heating and air conditioning, modern kitchenettes, and other basic amenities. Experience elegance and comfort with the community’s assistance with household chores.

The community fosters a warm environment for its residents, conducting fun activities. Conveniently located near wonderful local amenities, the community guarantees its residents entertainment and wellness. Senior Living at Cambridge Heights Apartments is a pet-friendly community that provides several amenities including a cardio fitness center, a hair salon, an activity room equipped with a fireplace, a serving kitchen and large screen television, bike racks, a billiard room, a computer center, and serene outdoor sitting areas, gazebo, and arbor for its residents’ convenience and enjoyment.

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Fields of Florissant

1101 Garden Plaza Drive, Florissant, MO 63033
Overview of Fields of Florissant

Fields of Florissant offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Florissant, MO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, independent living supports private living without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Care needs can change without moving. Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level within the community. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available: a studio suits one resident, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. Ms Kari Lenz serves as the administrator, and Willow Ridge Senior Living-Florissant operates the community. Fields of Florissant may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels in one community as needs change.

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Overview of Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin

Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin provides assisted living, adult day care, independent living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Joplin, MO. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and residential care offers a place to live with care available on site.

Adult day care provides daytime support. Respite care allows a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since multiple care settings are available within the same community. With 38 beds, Autumn Place is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community opened in 1996, is administered by Tammie Nash, and is operated by Autumn Home Care Facilities. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently.

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Overview of Senior Living at Renaissance Place Apartments

Experience comfort at its finest with Senior Living at Renaissance Place Apartments, a luxurious senior living community located in Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO, offering independent living. The community features cozy and elegant floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With excellent care and assistance from a compassionate and friendly team around the clock, the community ensures a relaxing and worry-free retirement.

Senior Living at Renaissance Place Apartments strives to enhance seniors’ quality of life, by conducting exciting activities and enrichment programs. Enhancing its residents’ experience, the community serves delightful and healthy meals prepared with the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences in mind. Amenities include a beauty salon, bike racks, a billiards room, a community room with a kitchenette, an elevator, and a fitness center.

 

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Overview of Creek Valley Retirement Community

Creek Valley Retirement Community provides independent living in Ellisville, MO. Independent living offers private living with community services rather than daily care, making the community a potential fit for someone who can manage personal care independently. Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom residence; a studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit two people moving together. The community is housed in a three-story building.

A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle occasional outings independently. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to bring a pet when they move in.

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Overview of The Villa at Riverwood

Enjoy a serene, picturesque setting with cozy neighborhoods, and a nearby bird sanctuary at The Villa at Riverwood, a welcoming senior living community Florissant, MO, offering independent living. The community offers a variety of floor plans, including studios and one and two-bedroom apartments with access to convenient services and amenities. With front desk concierge service 24/7, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and free, scheduled transportation, residents live a convenient lifestyle.

Providing a comfortable and engaging living experience for seniors, The Villa at Riverwood conducts a variety of engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests and preferences. The community offers numerous amenities and programs, including a beauty salon, Ageility gym, library, activity studio, card and game room, and TV lounge. Additionally, residents benefit from an emergency pendant system, a pet-friendly environment, on-site maintenance, and various medical services to ensure they stay on top of their health needs.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Missouri

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 155 independent living communities in Missouri. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Missouri?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Missouri, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Missouri?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Independent Living in Missouri at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Missouri. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Missouri. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90