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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.
Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...
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9.8
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We feel at home there and trust they do what they say they will do. Very warm and loving staff. They communicate well. We feel Mom is well taken care of in the memory care unit. Lots of activities- love that...
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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9.7
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112 reviews
9.7
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My mother in law moved in to the Garden Viilas one bedroom apartment several months ago. The facility is beautiful and clean! The employees from the front desk to housekeeping to the wait staff have been so...
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.
About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...
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41 reviews
8.9
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Each category gets a 5! It is a family run facility and all decisions are made locally, you don't have to wait for clearance from corporate. Apartment sizes are about 1,000 square feet. 3 meals served a...
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 Beginning... Mary Ann Huber had a vision: to provide an inviting place for residents to enjoy their friends, their families, and their independence. In 1981, Mary Ann's vision became reality with the completion of Twin Oaks Estate in O'Fallon, Missouri. After working together for 19 years,...
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Staff and residents are very friendly. Staff very helpful. The apartments are also a great size. I would recommend Park Place Living at Winghaven to others looking.
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.
Park Place Senior Living at WingHaven is truly a unique community!  We offer Independent Apartment Homes and a state licensed Assisted Living.  We are nestled in the community of WingHaven, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.  What makes us different is our exceptional...
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29 reviews
8.3
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They were they only facility of the 8 or so that I interviewed they were able to accommodate his dietary needs and offer a step up to option to facilitate his care from admission until his passing. He had a...
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.
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My mom is taking more steps and she went from barely able to stand up to 60 total steps. They are a well-run organization. We are happy with the care she is getting and her progress.
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.
As Missouri’s first Green House Project community, Cottages of Lake St. Louis brings a proven and innovative approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, as well as serving Elders with memory needs. In our six ten-person houses, each Elder has a private bedroom and...
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They're wonderful. They take very good care of my loved one. And they have bent over backwards to help us. It's not easy placing a family member. Plus she has dementia, which makes it more difficult. ...
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.
Village Center Care of Wentzville offers seniors an assisted living community that feels like home. This community is located in America's heartland. The city of Wentzville has much to offer, including hometown friendliness and charm. Those who enter the city, whether to visit or to become...
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My mother is currently residing here. This is the 3rd facility that she has been in, 2 years. The facility is clean, closer to family with lots of shopping and dining close by. Staff is very friendly and...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lake St Louis, MO

The average cost of senior living in Lake St Louis is $3,990 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, MO with an average of $3,685 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake St Louis, MO vs. nearby cities

Lake St Louis, MO
$3,990/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake St Louis, MO vs. the state and national average

Lake St Louis, MO
$3,990/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake St Louis vs. other types of senior living

$5,555/mo
Independent Living
$3,990/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake St Louis, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,234/mo
Studio
$4,499/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,630/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,523/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,040/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lake St Louis over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake St Louis

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake St Louis

Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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Chesterfield Villas

4.8
This is an excellent experience for us and our loved one. It is very good here. The staff are extremely easy to work with. There is housekeeping and laundry service include in the fee per month. The food is good and our loved ones are pleased with it. Some of the activities available ...
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Lake St Louis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake St Louis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake St Louis, 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 Lake St Louis 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 Lake St Louis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake St Louis, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake St Louis 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 Lake St Louis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake St Louis, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake St Louis 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 Lake St Louis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake St Louis, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon Park Independent Living, Clarendale of St. Peters and The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake St Louis, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Lake St Louis, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake St Louis, Missouri are Avalon Park Independent Living, Clarendale of St. Peters and Garden Villas of O'Fallon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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