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Best Independent Living in St. Louis, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 independent living communities in St Louis, MO using Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MO
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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16 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in St Louis, MO. 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in St Louis, MO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around St Louis

Clarendale Clayton
IL
AL
MC
Clayton
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 97
Rank #189 / 454
No
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 45
Rank #189 / 563
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedClayton Operations, 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 BedBrookdale Living Communities Of Missouri-Cc, LLC
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 11
Rank #4 / 209
A+
Brentmoor Retirement Community
IL
AL
St. Louis (University City)
36
Facility 36
MO AVG 97
Rank #430 / 454
Yes
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 45
Rank #232 / 563
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrentmoor Holding, LLC--
Senior Living at Cambridge Heights Apartments
IL
St. Louis (Columbus Square)
-Yes
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 45
Rank #53 / 563
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NC
NH
St. Louis (Ripa Avenue)
149
Facility 149
MO AVG 97
Rank #55 / 454
No
29
Facility 29
MO AVG 45
Rank #396 / 563
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34
Facility 34
MO AVG 11
Rank #18 / 209
-
Senior Living at Renaissance Place Apartments
IL
St. Louis (Jeff-Vander-Lou)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
MO AVG 45
Rank #69 / 563
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Fields of Florissant
IL
NH
AL
MC
Florissant
102
Facility 102
MO AVG 97
Rank #169 / 454
Yes
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 45
Rank #464 / 563
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWillow Ridge Senior Living-Florissant LLC--
Garden Villas South
IL
AL
MC
NH
St. Louis (Tesson Ferry Road)
83
Facility 83
MO AVG 97
Rank #262 / 454
No
5
Facility 5
MO AVG 45
Rank #523 / 563
-Garden Villas Of South County, Inc--
St Louis Altenheim
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
St. Louis (Carondelet)
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 97
Rank #399 / 454
No
39
Facility 39
MO AVG 45
Rank #329 / 563
-Malik St Louis LLC-A+
Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights
IL
AL
MC
St. Louis
108
Facility 108
MO AVG 97
Rank #160 / 454
Yes
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 45
Rank #432 / 563
-Cedarhurst Of Tesson Heights Operator, LLC--
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---
The Rockwood
IL
Webster Groves
-No
80
Facility 80
MO AVG 45
Rank #46 / 563
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
19
Facility 19
MO AVG 11
Rank #52 / 209
A+
The Gatesworth
IL
AL
MC
NH
St. Louis
-No
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 45
Rank #232 / 563
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 11
Rank #16 / 209
-
Our Lady of Life Apartments
IL
St. Louis (Southhampton)
-
Facility -
MO AVG 97
Rank #11 / 454
No
56
Facility 56
MO AVG 45
Rank #181 / 563
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Tower Grove Manor
IL
St. Louis (Tower Grove East)
-No
86
Facility 86
MO AVG 45
Rank #38 / 563
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
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Overview of The Gatesworth

Recognized as the US News and World Report’s Best Independent Living in 2024, The Gatesworth is a trusted senior living community located at One McKnight Pl, St. Louis, MO, offering independent living. The community features a wide range of elegant and spacious floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Providing care for over 35 years, Gatesworth commits to enhancing the seniors’ quality of life.

The Gatesworth promotes a bright and friendly environment, orchestrating a spectrum of activities that enhances its residents’ quality of life. Learning is a lifelong journey and the community ensures that seniors continue to learn with regular lectures from experts in various fields. Enjoy luxurious amenities for fitness, beauty, and wellness. Residents delight with exquisite meals prepared by an award-winning chef in multiple dining venues. Live retirement at its finest with wonderful amenities and community at the Gatesworth.

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Overview of Village North Retirement Community

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Village North Drive, St. Louis, MO, Village North Retirement Community is a remarkable senior living community offering independent living. Featuring a variety of spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures comfort and safety. Village North Retirement Community sits on 45 acres of land, providing its seniors with a lot of space to explore.

Proving its exceptional care and assistance, the community is awarded the Top Senior Care in 2024 by St. Louis Magazine. There is no dull time with the community’s activity-filled calendar catered to the seniors’ interests and wellness. Residents enjoy conversations and company with three healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals daily. Village North Retirement Community is a pet-friendly community that provides wonderful amenities including a billiard and game room, a hearth room with fireplace, a beauty salon, a fitness center, a library, and covered parking.

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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 Our Lady of Life Apartments

Nestled in the serene Watson Road, St.Louis, MO, Our Lady of Life Apartments is a blissful senior living community that provides independent living. With spacious and well-made floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures cozy and welcoming residences. Experience a relaxing and safe retirement life within the premises of the community.

Our Lady of Life Apartments fosters a vibrant environment, providing its residents with engaging activities and enrichment programs that include exercise and fitness classes, outdoor games, and community parties. Residents enjoy healthy and delicious meals daily in the elegant dining room with friends. Amenities include well-maintained grounds, a coffee bar, a beauty salon and barbershop, a billiards and poker room, a multi-purpose space, an open living area with a classic fireplace, bocce ball courts, and outdoor terraces.

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The Rockwood

330 W Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Overview of The Rockwood

The Rockwood is an independent living facility that exceeds all expectations in meeting the unique requirements of seniors in St. Louis. Built in 1928 and recently renovated, this remarkable residence offers one and two-bedroom senior apartment homes with hardwood floors, featuring charming oversized Murphy bed closet doors. The Rockwood’s thoughtfully designed floor plans cater to the diverse needs and preferences of its residents, ensuring comfort and convenience in every living space.

Embracing a rich history dating back to 1896, The Rockwood showcases a unique blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. In addition to exceptional services such as housekeeping, laundry, and utilities, the staff goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of residents. The attentive team is dedicated to providing personalized care and assistance, ensuring that every resident feels supported and valued. The state-of-the-art emergency response system, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and advanced smoke detectors provide a secure environment for residents. The team believes that peace of mind is essential for a fulfilling lifestyle, and the community is designed to offer just that.

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Overview of The Glenn Hopkins

The Glenn Hopkins is one of the premier memory care homes in Saint Louis that boasts a warm and welcoming environment so seniors can immediately feel safe and comfortable the moment they walk inside the community. The faith-based community proudly gives off a motivating atmosphere that is innovative and supportive; the vibrant environment with resort-like hospitality adds to the charm of the senior living community. The Glenn is the ideal home for those seeking to live a life that enriches the spirit.

The Glenn lifestyle is centered on convenience and comfort. The campus is designed with the thought that it offers endless possibilities waiting to be discovered– walking trails, a backyard, delicious dining, social activities, and many more.

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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 St. Louis, MO

What is the average cost of independent living in St. Louis, MO?

The average monthly cost of independent living in St. Louis, MO is approximately $1,375. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in St. Louis, MO?

Independent living in St. Louis, MO typically ranges from $602 - $3,729 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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 16 independent living communities in St. Louis, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in St. Louis, MO?

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 St. Louis, MO, 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 St. Louis, MO?

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.