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9.8
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28 reviews
9.8
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28 reviews
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They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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7.8
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12 reviews
7.8
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12 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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2 star
17%
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They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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4 star
35%
3 star
6%
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0%
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Excelsior Springs, MO

The average cost of senior living in Excelsior Springs is $2,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawson, MO with an average of $2,568 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Excelsior Springs, MO vs. nearby cities

Excelsior Springs, MO
$2,977/mo
$2,758/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Excelsior Springs, MO vs. the state and national average

Excelsior Springs, MO
$2,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Excelsior Springs vs. other types of senior living

$5,295/mo
Independent Living
$2,977/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Excelsior Springs, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$4,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,088/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,718/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Excelsior Springs over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Excelsior Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Excelsior Springs

The Gardens at Jackson Creek in Independence, MO

4.7
[Names Removed] are wonderful to work with and very good to all of the residents. They took the main entrance room away from the residents to put a "welcome" and often there's no one at it. They have moved the gathering room to a little side room. Highly disappointed in that decision and don't ...
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Essex of Grain Valley

5.0
I liked the Essex property from the first time I went inside to take a tour. It smelled like home cooked food and everything was very neat and clean inside and out. The staff and residents are very friendly and welcoming. Mom has only lived at the facility just under 1 month, but has already ...
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The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

3.9
I have enjoyed living here and looking forward to them getting a better handle in organizing the facility and especially having the food situation corrected. It is a clean facility. There is construction traffic, which brought in lots of dust and mud. There is not a janitor or an outside ...
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Excelsior Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Excelsior Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Excelsior Springs, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Excelsior Springs independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Excelsior Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Excelsior Springs independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Excelsior Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Excelsior Springs independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Excelsior Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
40%
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Novel Place Blue Springs, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Excelsior Springs, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Excelsior Springs, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Excelsior Springs, Missouri are Novel Place Blue Springs and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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