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Assisted living costs in Defiance average about $4,938 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Defiance. Our detailed directory has 344 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Clarendale of St. Peters
1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.8
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52 reviews
9.8
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52 reviews
5 star
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Clarendale is an extremely nice place. The staff has treated the complete family great. Everything is extremely clean and orderly. We haven’t eaten there yet; however, the food looks terrific and the...
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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2323 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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113 reviews
9.7
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113 reviews
5 star
86%
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8%
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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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9.4
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43 reviews
9.4
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43 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
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The place is so clean and the people are very friendly. If you need anything if they don't know the answer they will look into it and try to help figuring it out. The food in the dining room is very good. 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.
The Landing of O'Fallon opened Summer 2018 and has everything you would expect for a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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35 reviews
8.8
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35 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
9%
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9%
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I am disappointed in the price increase after the recent take over. No increase in services provided and less communication to families. Many key staff members have left.
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.
Imagine having everything you need within feet of your front door. Nestled in Wildwood, Missouri, Anthology of Wildwood is surrounded by park-like splendor with easy access to the city’s best shopping options. Leading health care providers, including Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist...
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8.6
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49 reviews
8.6
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49 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
30%
3 star
14%
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We love having mom here. I was impressed with the number of years the staff has been there when I was making the decision of where to move mom. There have been a number of staff changes, but the replacement...
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.
At Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living, our residents maintain their independence with an all-inclusive cost as needs increase. Lush landscapes and lovely views provide privacy with supportive staff nearby. Autumn View is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is...
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8.5
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87 reviews
8.5
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87 reviews
5 star
49%
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We chose Park Place at Winghaven because of the rooms, activities, dining arrangements, staff. There is administration/director turnover but I think that happens at many facilities. Very friendly and caring...
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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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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2.0
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10 reviews
2.0
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10 reviews
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This is a great home. The staff is fantastic. They went over and above the care they gave to my mother. She was not easy to care for, but the staff were always patient and kind. They always kept the...
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.
Caregivers Inn offers the warmth of home living to seniors who no longer are able to live alone. Licensed with the Department of Health & Senior Services, Caregivers Inn is a 29 bed facility offering one independent living apartment upstairs.The facility looks like a country style house...
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Cost of assisted living in Defiance, MO

The average cost of senior living in Defiance is $4,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington, MO with an average of $4,217 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Defiance, MO vs. nearby cities

Defiance, MO
$4,938/mo
$4,724/mo
$4,853/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Defiance, MO vs. the state and national average

Defiance, MO
$4,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,690/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Defiance vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,938/mo
$5,805/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Defiance, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,774/mo
Studio
$5,712/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,590/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Defiance over time

Defiance, MOMO stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Defiance, MO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Defiance.

What families are saying about assisted living in Defiance

Recent reviews for assisted living in Defiance

Fairmont on Clayton in Richmond Heights, MO

5.0
Given that it is a unique situation the staff have done a great job, and the hospice group has been a God send and has been unbelievable wonderful as well as the physical and occupational there. . Our loved one was truly loved by the staff .

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at various communities. At The Landing of O'Fallon, families appreciate the staff's willingness to help and their commitment to making residents feel welcome. At Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care, the s ...
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Engaging activities. Residents enjoy the variety of activities offered at their communities. For example, at American House Wildwood Village, residents participate in theme weeks, auctions, and fun games. At Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care, the activities director goes the extra mile to invo ...
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Nice and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the communities. Residents at Park Place Senior Living at Winghaven and Garden Villas of O'Fallon mention the well-kept grounds and facilities, while The Landing of O'Fallon highlights the beautiful common areas and mod ...
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Communication and support. Families appreciate the open lines of communication between staff and residents at their communities. At Garden Villas of O'Fallon, staff accommodated a resident's move from assisted living to skilled care when needed. At The Landing of O'Fallon, the community director was helpful during the ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Reviews consistently mention the quality of the food at their communities, with residents looking forward to mealtimes and enjoying the variety of options. At American House Wildwood Village, the gourmet meals are a highlight, while Garden Villas of O'Fallon praises the good food and the ava ...
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Resident-centered care. At The Landing of O'Fallon, the staff accommodates residents' needs and maintains their dignity, allowing them to make choices and decisions. At Park Place Senior Living at Winghaven, the facility is described as a safe haven where residents' care is a priority.
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Defiance review score based on 86 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 7 Defiance assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Defiance review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Defiance review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Defiance, MO7 facilities
7.8
Augusta, MO7 facilities
8.3
Wildwood, MO22 facilities

Review subcategories for Defiance assisted living

When assisted living 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 86 reviews of 7 Defiance assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Defiance resident and family assisted living 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.
Defiance, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Defiance assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defiance assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defiance, 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 Defiance assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Defiance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Defiance assisted living

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 Defiance Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Defiance assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
71.4%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
85.7%
35.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Defiance assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Defiance, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defiance assisted 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 assisted living communities in Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Defiance, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
41.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
71.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Defiance

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Defiance protect seniors.

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There are 8 assisted living facilities near Defiance, Missouri. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Defiance, Missouri are Garden Villas of O'Fallon and The Landing of O'Fallon. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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