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The cost of independent living in Ballard is about $3,593 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 1207 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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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
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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
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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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Cost of independent living in Ballard, MO

The average cost of senior living in Ballard is $3,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Deepwater, MO with an average of $2,752 per month.

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

Ballard, MO
$3,593/mo
$3,621/mo
$3,556/mo

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

Ballard, MO
$3,593/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$6,112/mo
Independent Living
$3,593/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,059/mo
Studio
$4,309/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,986/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,207/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,083/mo

Senior living costs in Ballard 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: Ballard, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallard, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,593/mo$3,717/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,495/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$6,112/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Ballard, MO:$3,593/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Ballard, MO:$4,495/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Ballard, MO:$6,112/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Ballard, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ballard 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 Ballard, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ballard 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ballard, MO$2,701/mo$2,749/mo-1.7%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ballard, MO
2024 average cost:$2,701/mo
2023 average cost:$2,749/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,016/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ballard

Recent reviews for independent living in Ballard

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 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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Armour Oaks in Kansas City, MO

4.0
They are caring for my wife very well and I am pleased. The community looks great and very clean. The staff is nice and very helpful. There many activities for her to choose from. She enjoys the meals, the food tastes good. I am happy with this community and would recommend it.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews highlight the warm and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, such as Aventura at Overland Park, The Village at Olathe, and Brookdale Wornall Place, where residents and their families have formed lasting friendships with caregivers.
Variety of activities for residents. Common themes in reviews include the wide range of activities offered, with communities like Novel Place Blue Springs, Town Village of Leawood, and Brookdale Overland Park 119th providing a mix of social, educational, and physical activities to keep residents engaged and active.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned as important factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Examples include Brookdale Overland Park 119th, John Knox Village, and The Gardens at Jackson Creek, where residents praise the cleanlines ...
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Diverse dining options. Quality meals and dining experiences are frequently mentioned in reviews as a major factor in residents' happiness with their community. For example, at Town Village of Leawood, Novel Place Blue Springs, and Brookdale Overland Park 119th, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and indi ...
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Thoughtfully designed community layouts. Many reviews mention the thoughtful design of the community layouts, which facilitate socializing and create a sense of community. For example, at In Home Attendant Svc, The Village at Olathe, and Novel Place Blue Springs, common areas, such as game rooms and movie theaters, are favorites am ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Lastly, several reviews mention the sense of support and camaraderie within the communities, with residents at The Princeton Senior Living, Town Village of Leawood, and Mission Chateau Senior Living Community expressing appreciation for the kindness and understanding of their fellow reside ...
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Ballard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballard, 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 Ballard 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 Ballard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballard, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballard 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 Ballard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballard, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballard 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 Ballard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballard, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
68.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
56.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
65.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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