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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Drake, MO
The cost of independent living in Drake is about $3,745 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 622 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Sullivan and Hermann.
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I have lived here at Avalon Park for 1 year and I am very happy here. Everyone is cheerful. The staff is always available to help you anytime you ask! If you prefer quiet time, you can have that. But if you...
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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It's the best place and a great price for Independent Living or Assisted Living. We picked this community because my in laws were there and we had a great experience.
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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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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Very,very good staff, polite, helpful, caring.... residents look after each other. Alway neat and clean. Highly recommend using this facility. The food is excellent and the serving staff is wonderful...
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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The experience for my mother has been very good. They are overpriced compared to others in a 50 mile radius. But my mother wanted to stay in that town. They are friendly and always helpful. The facility is...
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.
Welcome to The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community, the premier Senior Living Community in scenic Washington, Missouri. The Homestead is situated on several wooded acres in the heart of Washington just minutes from the beautiful Missouri River. The Community is close to parks,...
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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.
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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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
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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.
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 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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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 in Eureka on 14 acres of gently rolling countryside surrounded by picturesque woods, located just minutes from the Interstate 270 / Interstate 44 interchange. . Each of our guests receive comprehensive care based on individual needs. Marymount's focus is on matching our support to their...
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Our family chose Gambrill Gardens for mom initially because of the cost and the friendliness of the people who were here when we visited. We went to several facilities and most of them seemed like they were...
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.
For nearly 40 years the experienced staff at Gambrill Gardens Senior Community have been serving the seniors of West County St. Louis. We are proud of the excellent reputation our facility upholds due to the superior services and amenities we provide. Our convenient location in the heart of...
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I would recommend community to others for your loved ones. My loved one appreciated the fact that the rooms have a full kitchen. They are having a hard time keeping the dining staff. My loved one likes...
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.
The Fountains of West County is a wonderful place to live! We offer one and two bedroom senior living apartment homes. Located at the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson, we are minutes from shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and more. We've designed this community with you...
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My wife broke her hip [name removed] was cared for very well aids and food servers were very kind to her and everyone her room was clean and help at the touch of a button after 16 days of full time visits...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nestled in the rolling hills overlooking the Missouri River, Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs truly offer country living in the city. Twin centerpieces of the Jefferson City community, the original Heisinger mansion and the historic St. Joseph’s building have grown over the years to...
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.
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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It's so hard to pick a care center for a loved one. I'm so glad I went with KCSL for my mom. The nurses who worked with my mom and our family went out of their way to make us feel like we all belonged...
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.
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.
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, 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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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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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.
NEW ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY IN EUREKA, MOIt’s a new kind of community built for fun.Welcome to Summerville of St. Andrew’s, St. Louis County’s one-of-a-kind active adult living rental community, designed for fun, friendships, and invigorating living.For adults ages 55+ who are energized by an...
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Victorian-Gardens is now considered home by my mom. It gives her the feeling of being independent but also a feeling of content and security knowing that there are those close by that are available to meet...
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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.
Victorian Gardens is an independent living community in Eureka, Missouri. Eureka is a beautiful town in St. Louis County that focuses on country living with an urban flair, and it's only a short drive to St. Louis. Our community is located a short distance from shopping, restaurants, and an...
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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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Drake, MO
The average cost of senior living in Drake is $3,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gasconade, MO with an average of $2,542 per month.
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Recent reviews for independent living in Drake
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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Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO
5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Garden Villas of O'Fallon
5.0
It was my dad's choice to move to Garden Villas of O'Fallon! He is very familiar with the area.
He is in independent living and all has worked out well! He tells me that he really likes participating in the activities that they have provided.
Drake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drake, 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 Drake 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 Drake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Drake 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 Drake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drake 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 Drake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avalon Park Independent Living, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Drake, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Drake, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Drake, Missouri are Avalon Park Independent Living and Garden Villas of O'Fallon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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