Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Missouri

Overview of The Castlewood Senior Living

The Castlewood Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Nixa, MO. In assisted living, residents can receive help with bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping 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.

All three care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. The community has 66 beds, with studios and one bedroom apartments available. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the bedroom from the main living area.

Residents can swim in the community pool or exercise in the fitness center. Exercise classes provide scheduled opportunities for physical activity. Restaurant style dining at Sackman’s Restaurant, an on site bistro or cafe, 24 hour food access, and a private dining room support regular meals, snacks, and family events.

Local trips and shopping outings, group excursions, and transportation give residents ways to participate in activities outside the community without arranging their own ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. The starting price is $3,940 per month, which families can use when setting an initial monthly housing budget.

Courtney Darby serves as administrator, and Nixa Senior Community operates the community.

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Starting Price $3,940/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 52 minutes per resident every day.

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.

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Starting Price $3,845/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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.