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The cost of independent living in Avondale is about $3,903 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 489 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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1515 Photos available
9.9
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112 reviews
9.9
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112 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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I have lived here for for five years. My life began in a great home in the state of Virginia. After looking at three other retirement places, my son [name removed] brought be back here three times and the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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9.8
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25 reviews
9.8
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25 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
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3 star
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I would give a 5 in all categories. We have not tried activities as of yet. It is quite and peaceful. The residents will speak to you when they see you!. If there are any questions or concerns, calling the...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Living at Elliott Place gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Enhance your lifestyle while taking advantage of the great Opportunities Elliott Place Retirement Community offers! Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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118 reviews
9.5
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118 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
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2 star
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They seem to sincerely want to provide the best environment for their residents. I would definitely recommend, I'm very happy with the care they have given my parents, and most importantly the peace of mind...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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2121 Photos available
8.9
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38 reviews
8.9
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38 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
32%
3 star
8%
2 star
8%
1 star
11%
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The food services seem to be an ongoing issue. Sometimes the food is "interesting" in flavor. I know it's hard to order and cook for a variety of tastes. We are almost always short staffed in either servers...
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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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33 Photos available
8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
14%
3 star
3%
2 star
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Mom does not care for the food. It is very bland with no real choices and a lot of sandwiches are given for meals. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Facility is old but well kept. There also needs to...
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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1313 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
110 reviews
8.5
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110 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
29%
3 star
15%
2 star
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The company that provides in home services on site is a third party separate from the building management company and is paid separately.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Garden Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping and linen...
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Pricing promotion
8.4
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30 reviews
8.4
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30 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
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13%
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My brother is currently living at the Grove. He likes it there and his family feels that he is safe there. When we visit the staff speaks to him by name. His room is always clean and he has 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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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99 Photos available
8.2
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4 reviews
8.2
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4 reviews
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I would say that no matter where a loved one lives that the family or one family member should definitely be involved on a regular basis. Especially someone who needs extra care. Like Alzheimer's. Some...
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.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a family owned and operated senior-living community that provides the full continuum of care. The McCrite family opened the original McCrite Plaza in 1975 in Topeka, KS and in December of 2013 opened their Kansas City location in the Northland. Nestled in the bluffs...
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55 Photos available
8.1
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15 reviews
8.1
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15 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
41%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
1 star
13%
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My Mom and Mother in law love it. Bingo and the crafts the entertainment the beauty shop are their Favs. The food is ok. It's always clean and smells good. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for...
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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9898 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
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.
Grand Royale Senior LivingGrand Royale Senior Living is a luxury senior living community in Gladstone, Missouri. A suburb of Kansas City, Gladstone sits just 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City, and 10 minutes from the Kansas City airport. Grand Royale is within convenient access to shopping,...
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99 Photos available
3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
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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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5 star
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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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44 Floor plans available
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Now Open! Call and reserve your new one-bedroom apartment now. This new exciting senior apartment community is exclusive for those 62 years of age and better. Parallel Senior Villas is conveniently located only 3 miles west of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas. Plus you can shop and dine at...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Avondale, MO

The average cost of senior living in Avondale is $3,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parkville, MO with an average of $3,771 per month.

Independent living costs in Avondale, MO, vs. nearby cities

Avondale, MO
$3,903/mo

Independent living costs in Avondale, MO, vs. state and national averages

Avondale, MO
$3,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,259/mo

Independent living costs in Avondale, MO, vs. other senior living options

$6,206/mo
Independent Living
$3,903/mo

Independent living costs in Avondale, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,640/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,225/mo

Senior living costs in Avondale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Avondale, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvondale, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,903/mo$3,786/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living$5,009/mo$4,032/mo$4,836/mo
Memory Care$6,206/mo$5,517/mo$5,606/mo
Independent Living
Avondale, MO:$3,903/mo
Missouri:$3,786/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Avondale, MO:$5,009/mo
Missouri:$4,032/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Memory Care
Avondale, MO:$6,206/mo
Missouri:$5,517/mo
U.S.:$5,606/mo
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Independent living costs in Avondale, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Avondale and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Avondale, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Avondale have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Avondale, MO$2,784/mo$2,813/mo-1.0%
Missouri$3,061/mo$3,020/mo+1.3%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Avondale, MO
2024 average cost:$2,784/mo
2023 average cost:$2,813/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,061/mo
2023 average cost:$3,020/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Avondale

Recent reviews for independent living in Avondale

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
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 struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed experiences with staff and food. Reviews mention a variety of experiences with staff and food at different communities. At The Wellington Senior Living, some residents enjoy the welcoming and helpful staff, while others express frustration with long wait times for food and inconsistent employee performance. At Grand Royale S ...
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Lovely country setting and religious services. Some reviews highlight the peaceful, country setting and religious offerings at communities like Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Riverstone Retirement Community. Residents enjoy daily mass, the sense of tranquility, and the opportunity to make new friends.
Welcoming and supportive community atmosphere. Several reviews describe a welcoming and supportive community atmosphere at various facilities, such as Garden Village, Senior Star at Wexford Place, and Riverstone Retirement Community. Residents and staff form friendships, and there are numerous activities that cater to diverse interests ...
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High-quality food and dining experiences. Reviews often praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at communities like Grand Royale Senior Living, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, and Riverstone Retirement Community. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions, and residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Personalized attention and accommodations. Residents at Tiffany Springs Senior Living and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home share stories of personalized attention and accommodations that made their transition into senior living communities smoother. Staff go above and beyond to meet residents' unique needs.
Variety of activities and amenities. Communities like Garden Village, Linden Woods Village, and Riverstone Retirement Community offer a range of activities and amenities to accommodate diverse interests. Residents participate in music, games, arts and crafts, and enjoy on-site fitness centers.
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Avondale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avondale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avondale, 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 Avondale 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 Avondale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avondale, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Avondale 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 Avondale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avondale, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avondale 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 Avondale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avondale, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.8%
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