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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Independence, MO
Memory care in Independence offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Independence is about $5,789 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 173 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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34 reviews
We moved mom into assisted living I. [date removed] She enjoyed many friends and took her little dog [name removed] with her. She immediately thrived and gained weight. We had to move her to memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Blue Springs the most desired in the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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77 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
The overall experience has been excellent and the community always looks clean and is well cared for. They are friendly and helpful; the care services are good--I worry about the fact that she is unsteady on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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62 reviews
The Parkway Senior living is a very good place for seniors. My mom is in independent living, where both staff and residents are very friendly and interactive with one another. There are a variety of...
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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22 reviews
The owners are hands-on and very responsive. Most of the staff are kind and very patient with the residents. I highly recommend BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Beehive Homes of Grain Valley is located in the town of Grain Valley, Missouri, just minutes away from Kansas City. Residents are treated like family at Beehive Homes of Grain Valley because they are a part of our home. With a major renovation in 2024 to the main entry, commons area, kitchen,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Through passive monitoring, residents at Cross Creek enjoy a homelike atmosphere allowing them to live freely while still remaining safe and supported each day. Exterior security cameras, controlled and monitored access, audible alarms and community space sensors will serve to alert staff if any...
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My loved one was treated with friendly cheerful care every day. I observed a tremendous amount of staff interaction. I was incredibly impressed by the layout too, it's very secure for the safety of the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Jackson Creek Memory Care is the premier secured facility in Independence, Missouri.We specialize in comprehensive long-term care for all stages of Dementia.With years of exceptional service to our community, our dedicated team of compassionate professionals is here to provide the attentive,...
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I would highly recommend Bule Hills Rest Home. It feels like a family setting, not institutional. My mother in law likes the food. They have outdoor space. Layout and room sizes are good. Staff helpful. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
When the obligation of taking care of a beloved family member's health arises, it is important to ensure that the proper measures and steps are being taken. One of the most important decisions one has to make in their adult lives is to decide on how to take care of their elderly parents. Parents...
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Cost of memory care in Independence, MO
The average cost of senior living in Independence is $5,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Liberty, MO with an average of $5,625 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Independence, MO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Independence
Recent reviews for memory care in Independence
Jackson Creek Memory Care in Independence, MO
4.8
It is always a heartbreaking situation to have to place one's ailing parent in a memory care unit. Mom lived out her days with the staff singing to her and smiling with her. They encouraged her to be active and move her extremities. She was well fed and well taken care of. No nursing home is ...
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Benton House of Tiffany Springs in Kansas City, MO
5.0
While looking for a facility for my Mother, I wanted something close to my home. My mom is very well taken care of by the staff and they are always very helpful. For activities, they have things like Zumba, carolers come in, church services, and they even have people who bring their dogs in. ...
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Pegasus Landing of Overland Park
5.0
I am very happy with Glenwood Village. What stuck out to us was the price, activities offered, and I felt the apartment available provided a lot of space for her. I have eaten here and the food was better at the beginning before covid, they do have a lot of variety of choices though for ...
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Independence review score based on 33 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 7 Independence memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Independence review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Independence review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Independence memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 33 reviews of 7 Independence memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Independence resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Independence, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
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Independence memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Independence memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Independence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Independence memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Independence Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale College Square, Stratford Commons Memory Care Community and Senior Star at Wexford Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Independence, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Independence, Missouri. See the full list.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Independence, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Independence, Missouri, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Independence, Missouri, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Independence, Missouri ranges from $795 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Independence, Missouri is $5,789. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Independence, Missouri typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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