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| Heisinger Bluffs | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Jefferson City | 111
Facility
111
MO AVG
97
Rank
#156 / 454 | No |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | Heisinger Bluffs Opco LLC | - | - |
| Brookdale Creve Coeur | IL AL | St. Louis (New Ballas Place) | 46
Facility
46
MO AVG
97
Rank
#405 / 454 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
MO AVG
45
Rank
#135 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brookdale Living Communities Of Missouri-Cc, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 209 | A+ |
| Brookdale Wornall Place | IL AL | Kansas City (Country Lane Estates) | 68
Facility
68
MO AVG
97
Rank
#314 / 454 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
MO AVG
45
Rank
#386 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Blc Kansas City-Gc, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 209 | A+ |
| Brookdale West County | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ballwin | 98
Facility
98
MO AVG
97
Rank
#189 / 454 | No |
56
Facility
56
MO AVG
45
Rank
#181 / 563 | Unit Type | Vb Ballwin Sh, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 209 | A+ |
| Village North Retirement Community | IL NH | St. Louis | 60
Facility
60
MO AVG
97
Rank
#343 / 454 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MO AVG
45
Rank
#518 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - |
| Country Meadows | IL NH AL MC | Park Hills | 87
Facility
87
MO AVG
97
Rank
#251 / 454 | No |
37
Facility
37
MO AVG
45
Rank
#347 / 563 | Skilled Nursing Facility (72), Assisted Living Facility (15) | Country Meadows Nursing & Rehab, LLC | 28
Facility
28
MO AVG
11
Rank
#27 / 209 | A+ |
| The Madison Senior Living | IL AL MC | Kansas City (Martin City) | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Swkc Senior Community LLC | 6
Facility
6
MO AVG
11
Rank
#89 / 209 | A+ |
| Gardens Senior Living Community | IL AL MC | Springfield (Mark Twain) | 148
Facility
148
MO AVG
97
Rank
#59 / 454 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
MO AVG
45
Rank
#275 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bslc II | 30
Facility
30
MO AVG
11
Rank
#24 / 209 | A+ |
| Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services | IL AL MC NH | Weldon Spring | 50
Facility
50
MO AVG
97
Rank
#390 / 454 | No |
2
Facility
2
MO AVG
45
Rank
#545 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
| Capetown Senior Living | IL ADC AL HC HOS MC RC | Cape Girardeau | 53
Facility
53
MO AVG
97
Rank
#382 / 454 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MO AVG
45
Rank
#518 / 563 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Capetown Residential LLC | 17
Facility
17
MO AVG
11
Rank
#58 / 209 | A+ |
| TigerPlace | IL | Columbia (Bluff Creek Drive) | 112
Facility
112
MO AVG
97
Rank
#154 / 454 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
MO AVG
45
Rank
#432 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Tiger Place LLC | 17
Facility
17
MO AVG
11
Rank
#58 / 209 | A+ |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Weldon Spring | IL AL MC | Weldon Spring | 170
Facility
170
MO AVG
97
Rank
#35 / 454 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
MO AVG
45
Rank
#486 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Weldon Springs Ops LLC | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
| NorthPark Village Senior Living | IL ADC AL HOS RC | Ozark | 52
Facility
52
MO AVG
97
Rank
#384 / 454 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
MO AVG
45
Rank
#460 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ozark Residential, LLC | 42
Facility
42
MO AVG
11
Rank
#12 / 209 | - |
| The Castlewood Senior Living | IL AL MC | Nixa | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
MO AVG
45
Rank
#530 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Nixa Senior Community LLC | 11
Facility
11
MO AVG
11
Rank
#75 / 209 | A+ |
| Armour Oaks Senior Living Community | IL AL NH SNF | Kansas City (Waldo Homes) | 38
Facility
38
MO AVG
97
Rank
#424 / 454 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | Mo Women's Christian Assoc Of Kansas City | 7
Facility
7
MO AVG
11
Rank
#85 / 209 | A+ |
Experience a resort-style living with Clarendale of St. Peters located in St. Peters, MO. This senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom are available for its residents. With its competent and dedicated team, this community fosters an active adult living or a maintenance-free lifestyle to further enhance independence.
True to its goal to be a community like no other, residents can enjoy a wide array of exceptional amenities and services including nursing services, around-the-clock associates to ensure safety of residents, wellness and spa and many more. Build meaningful connections within the beautifully made shared spaces of this community. Attend in diverse social activities and other life enrichment programs. At Clarendale of St. Peters, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.
An elegant and luxurious home that steeps excellence, The Parkway Senior Living has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.
The Parkway offers comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. They boast their specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day, such as ADLs, medication management, chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, and 24/7 care.
Successfully age in place at Foxberry Terrace Senior Living in Webb City, MO, a vibrant senior living community that offers a wide range of living options designed to accommodate residents’ changing needs. The community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, hospice care, and an Adult Day Club. Residents can comfortably rest and relax in spacious and snug accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
Residents enjoy a lively everyday life with a carefully curated list of engaging activities that promote enjoyment, learning, and connections. The community makes sure residents are always getting their daily nutrients intake with chef-prepared meals that cater to various tastes and dietary needs. With convenient services, compassionate care, and a wealth of interesting amenities, residents can comfortably enjoy a meaningful retirement life at Foxberry Terrace Senior Living.
Westbury prides itself on the seamless transition because the warm and welcoming environment allows residents to settle in immediately. Seniors can trust a seamless transition because the warm and welcoming atmosphere will enable residents to settle in immediately. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care– management ensures hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The Westbury ensures that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized.
Seniors get unlimited access to amenities and services such as engaging wellness programs, outings and events, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. Memory care units and assisted living residents get more specialized services such as medication management and ADLs.
College View Manor is a charming independent living community for seniors nestled in a residential neighborhood in Joplin, Missouri. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments, each featuring a full kitchen and a private deck or patio opening to a spacious courtyard. The community also provides internet and cable options. Residents will enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with weekly cleaning and laundry services, daily chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining room, local transportation, and 24/7 concierge services.
Focused on providing a vibrant, active, and stress-free lifestyle for seniors, the community offers an array of amenities and programs to support this mission. Through Five Star’s Lifestyle360 activity program, residents can participate in art classes, lectures, gardening sessions, fitness classes, and billiards games. Social events like happy hours, live entertainment, and ice cream socials encourage community bonding. Moreover, the well-stocked library and community-raised garden offer hobbies to explore. College View Manor ensures seniors maintain their independence while enjoying a rich and fulfilling life.
Burrowed in Jackson County, Lee’s Summit, MO, John Knox Village is a wonderful senior living community that offers a wide array of senior living options to cater to residents’ varying needs. The community provides assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. Believing that each person deserves dignity, comfort and respect, the community provides its residents with a team of dedicated caregivers focused on providing compassionate care that helps them live their lives to the fullest.
The community is a spacious 120-apartment neighborhood with a wide variety of options and amenities to keep residents enjoy the life they want in the comfort of their snug and sophisticated accommodations. Residents also benefit from 24-hour nursing care, which ensures their care needs are met accordingly. Home maintenance services are also offered so residents can focus instead on lifelong learning opportunities, vibrant entertainment and wellness programs.
Turners Rock is a stunning senior living community in Springfield, Missouri, designed to meet the individual needs of its residents and offer them the freedom to be themselves. The family-owned community provides quality independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care, with a focus on fostering meaningful connections.
Turners Rock features a stately design and amazing amenities, including a resort-style pool, outdoor fire pit, bar, and a packed calendar of community events. Residents have easy access to a variety of local restaurants, shops, and activities, as well as convenient medical care. The community’s independent living option enables residents to lead a liberating lifestyle, with team members handling housekeeping, home maintenance, and cooking. The assisted living and memory care services provide additional support, with a personalized approach to honoring each resident’s past and current abilities. Turners Rock offers a wide range of amenities, including a library, living areas, salon, fitness area, and movie theater, allowing residents to live the lifestyle they’ve always dreamed of.
Nestled on a scenic hillside with stunning panoramic lake views, Lake St. Charles Retirement Community in St. Charles, MO, offers senior living at its finest. With various levels of care, including independent living, wellness assistance, adult day care, licensed assisted living, and skilled nursing & rehab, residents enjoy the perfect blend of support and independence.
Lake St. Charles is dedicated to creating an affordable, vibrant lifestyle for seniors, offering cozy, well-appointed accommodations in five apartment sizes. The seasoned, skilled team ensures safety and comfort, allowing residents to feel at ease in their daily lives. Offering a range of choices is a hallmark of the community, from flexible meal plans to countless leisure activities. Here, seniors can craft a lifestyle filled with encouragement, convenience, and joy. At Lake St. Charles, retirement is an opportunity to live fully and thrive.
The Waterford at Ironbridge, a premier senior living community nestled in Springfield, Missouri. Experience the joy of a vibrant retirement lifestyle that promotes health and independence through recreational, educational, and wellness programs.
At The Waterford at Ironbridge, the dedicated team fosters an engaging environment where seniors can thrive. Their comprehensive wellness initiatives help residents embrace a vibrant senior lifestyle that empowers them to lead fulfilling lives. This senior living community received esteemed accolades, including the Caring.com Super Star and Best Independent Living, recognizing their commitment to providing the best senior living experience in Springfield.
The Madison Senior Living is an elegant retirement home specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care home that ensures residents are able to live independently while getting additional support to enhance their quality of living. The Madison provides a stimulating environment where their mental, physical, and emotional needs are being met by their compassionate and professional care staff.
Lifestyle amenities included at The Madison are a swimming pool, a library, private dining rooms, an arts and crafts center, and lounge areas. Services include enriching activities such as entertainment, housekeeping, transportation, and wellness programs.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 146 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.













