Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Missouri

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 154 independent living communities in MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MO
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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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Fountains of West County Al, LLC the
IL
AL
MC
Ellisville
80
Facility 80
MO AVG 99
Rank #54 / 103
No
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 42
Rank #27 / 153
ALF** (80)Fountains Of West County Al, LLC (The)
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 15
Rank #37 / 51
-
Independence Court
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Perryville
208
Facility 208
MO AVG 99
Rank #9 / 103
No
69
Facility 69
MO AVG 42
Rank #23 / 153
Skilled Nursing Facility (133), Residential Care Facility (75)Independence Health System, Inc
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 15
Rank #37 / 51
-
Autumn Ridge Residences
IL
AL
RESC
Herculaneum
81
Facility 81
MO AVG 99
Rank #52 / 103
No
30
Facility 30
MO AVG 42
Rank #95 / 153
Residential Care Facility (81)Hhcp Oe, LP
2
Facility 2
MO AVG 15
Rank #31 / 51
-
Newbridge Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Cape Girardeau
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 99
Rank #39 / 103
No
8
Facility 8
MO AVG 42
Rank #135 / 153
ALF** (94)Armour Management, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 15
Rank #37 / 51
-
Capetown Senior Living
IL
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Cape Girardeau
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 99
Rank #81 / 103
Yes
7
Facility 7
MO AVG 42
Rank #140 / 153
Studio / Suite / 2 BedCapetown Residential LLC
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 15
Rank #21 / 51
A+
John Knox Village
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lee's Summit
408
Facility 408
MO AVG 99
Rank #1 / 103
Yes
58
Facility 58
MO AVG 42
Rank #43 / 153
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 BedJohn Knox Village-A+
Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Weldon Spring
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 99
Rank #83 / 103
No
2
Facility 2
MO AVG 42
Rank #150 / 153
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
18
Facility 18
MO AVG 15
Rank #20 / 51
A+
Raintree Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Lee's Summit
82
Facility 82
MO AVG 99
Rank #51 / 103
Yes
85
Facility 85
MO AVG 42
Rank #10 / 153
Skilled Nursing Facility (40), ALF** (42)Ccrc Of Lee's Summit LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 15
Rank #37 / 51
-
Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star
IL
AL
MC
Kansas City
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 99
Rank #34 / 103
Yes
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 42
Rank #1 / 153
ALF** (98)Gemini Kc Land, LLC--
Delmar Gardens West
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Town And Country
321
Facility 321
MO AVG 99
Rank #2 / 103
No
3
Facility 3
MO AVG 42
Rank #145 / 153
Skilled Nursing Facility (321)Delmar Gardens West Operating, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 15
Rank #37 / 51
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Overview of The Castlewood Senior Living

Located in the charming family neighborhood in Nixa, Missouri, The Castlewood Senior Living is a pet-friendly senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Live boldly with an extra hand to help you with various chores, including housekeeping, laundry, transportation, pet care, and maintenance. The community ensures its residents live comfortably with their wide array of cozy residences designed to accommodate seniors’ needs and tastes.

Proving its commitment to providing exceptional care and welcoming environment for senior living, the community has been recognized as Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report. Living is more fun and engaging with plenty of interesting activities and enrichment programs conducted both on-site and off-site. With most of the chores handled, residents have more time to explore the community’s plethora of amenities, such as a swimming pool, fitness center, library, movie theater, and beautifully maintained grounds that are perfect for basking in the sun.

Starting Price $3,940/Month

Contact The Castlewood Senior Living

Overview of Fountains of West County Al, LLC The

Administered by Yvonne Pemberton, Fountains of West County Al, LLC provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Ellisville, MO. The community has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for those living with memory-related conditions. Moreover, 24-hour staffing is available to ensure residents can access services around the clock. Residents also receive nursing and rehabilitation services when needed.

The community has 80 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Occupancy is at 75%. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents have access to a fitness and wellness center, courtyards with walking paths, garden areas, an on-site beauty salon, and a barber. On-site therapy allows rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. Moreover, a full-service, restaurant-style lunch and dinner gives residents a place to eat prepared meals, and the comprehensive transportation program operates seven days a week. With a Walk Score of 67, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot.

Contact Fountains of West County Al, LLC the

Independence Court

121 Independence Dr, Perryville, MO 63775-1496
Overview of Independence Court

Independence Court is a nursing home in Perryville, MO, offering skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can avoid leaving the community or starting over socially.

The home has 208 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller setting. Its Walk Score is 69 / 100, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still handle certain nearby errands independently.

Rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of a resident’s care. Available transportation helps residents reach destinations beyond walking distance. An ombudsman program gives residents a resource for raising concerns about long-term care rights or services, and religious services support residents who wish to include worship in their routine.

Independence Court is operated by Independence Health System, and Dana Korando serves as administrator. The home may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may benefit from having multiple care levels within one community.

Contact Independence Court

Autumn Ridge Residences

300 Autumn Ridge Dr, Herculaneum, MO 63048-1506
Overview of Autumn Ridge Residences

Autumn Ridge Residences offers assisted living, independent living, and residential care in Herculaneum, MO. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move between care levels can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 81 beds and a 100% occupancy rate, meaning all beds are occupied in the occupancy data. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs in moving through the community.

Residents can use scheduled transportation for medical appointments and shopping, providing an arranged ride for those outings. An on-site beauty and barber shop gives residents access to salon services within the community, while fitness and wellness activities provide scheduled opportunities for exercise and wellness programming. Autumn Ridge Residences is administered by Cynthia Sander and operated by Hhcp Oe.

A Walk Score of 30 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Autumn Ridge Residences

Newbridge Retirement Community

1205 S Mount Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-6581
Overview of Newbridge Retirement Community

Ashley Heisserer Wheeler administers Newbridge Retirement Community, a 94-bed senior living facility located at 1205 South Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Operated by Armour Management LLC, this Cape Girardeau County campus serves seniors age 65 and older through an integrated residential model that features private independent living, standard assisted living apartments, and a distinct memory care wing. The campus experiences strong localized demand, maintaining an estimated 95 percent occupancy rate that reflects a highly stable regional operation.

The specialized memory care framework divides its secure unit into two separate households specifically engineered to foster cognitive engagement and autonomy for adults dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Each household operates self-contained nursing stations, dining areas, and private common lounges while integrating daily lifestyle activities under the Life at Newbridge and Waterside programs.

The property maintains a strict no-pets policy, requiring incoming residents to transition without companion animals. The surrounding commercial sector is highly car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 8 out of 100, which indicates that family visits, medical transport, and local errands require a vehicle.

Prospective families investigating comprehensive retirement options can reach out to the Cape Girardeau business office to verify active apartment vacancies and explore specialized memory program schedules.

Contact Newbridge Retirement Community

Capetown Senior Living

2857 Cape La Croix Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Overview of Capetown Senior Living

Capetown Senior Living offers assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care and respite care in Cape Girardeau, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides private living without daily care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Adult day care offers daytime support, home care brings care to a person’s residence, and hospice care supports a person nearing the end of life. The community has 53 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, suites and two-bed options, with a studio providing one private space and a two-bed option suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community. Andy Blagg serves as administrator, and Capetown Residential operates the community. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs may change over time, since those care levels are available within the same community.

Contact Capetown Senior Living

Overview of John Knox Village

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.

Contact John Knox Village

Overview of Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services

Under its continuing care retirement community label, Breeze Park, Lutheran Senior Services in Weldon Spring, MO, has independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. That continuing care structure means rising needs can be met by staying at Breeze Park instead of moving to a different community.

Daily help isn’t part of independent living, though community services are. The assisted level adds staff help for bathing, medication, and dressing. Memory care supervises its residents inside a secured space. The nursing home and skilled nursing care are provided by licensed nurses.

At 50 beds, Breeze Park is a smaller community, and staff-resident contact is closer as a result. Residences have one or two bedrooms, and a couple can choose the larger.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare’s coverage is a short skilled stay after a hospital admission and doesn’t extend to long-term residence. When savings won’t cover an extended stay, Medicaid may help. Nursing staff time averages 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident every day.

Contact Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services

Raintree Village

1501 S W Arborwalk Blvd, Lee's Summit, MO 64082-4101
Overview of Raintree Village

Raintree Village offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Lee’s Summit, MO. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical support. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without requiring a move to another community. Raintree Village has 82 beds, with independent living starting at $3,695 and assisted living starting at $5,990; the rates reflect whether a resident lives independently or receives help with daily tasks.

Short term rehabilitation is available for a temporary stay focused on recovery, giving a resident access to rehabilitation services during that period. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 85 makes the area very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Cody Hughes serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ccrc Of Lee’s Summit.

Starting Price $3,845/Month

Contact Raintree Village

Overview of Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star

Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star is a community in Kansas City, MO, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because the resident can move between levels without leaving the community. Wexford Place has 98 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Dining includes chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting, giving residents an on-site setting for meals. A salon and barber shop provide hair care within the community, while outdoor spaces and activities and engagement programs offer places and scheduled opportunities for time outside the apartment.

Ugulo Rawlins serves as administrator, and Gemini Kc Land operates the community. A Walk Score of 94 means the area is a walker’s paradise, with daily errands that do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Wexford Place Assisted Living and Memory Support by Senior Star

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 154 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