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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellendale, MO

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The cost of independent living in Ellendale is about $4,114 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 511 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: 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.
Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
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.
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She loved it there, but they didn't provide meals or housekeeping. We started to need a higher level of care. The staff is wonderful and they go over and above what they would have to do as 8-5 workers. She...
Provides: Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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: 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.
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.
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.
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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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Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
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.
Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...

Cost of independent living in Ellendale, MO

The average cost of senior living in Ellendale is $4,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, MO with an average of $3,969 per month.

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

Ellendale, MO
$4,119/mo
$4,119/mo

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

Ellendale, MO
$4,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$5,647/mo
Independent Living
$4,119/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,336/mo
Studio
$4,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,676/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,005/mo

Senior living costs in Ellendale 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: Ellendale, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllendale, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,119/mo$3,717/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$4,958/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,647/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Ellendale, MO:$4,119/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Ellendale, MO:$4,958/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Ellendale, MO:$5,647/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Ellendale, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ellendale 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
Ellendale, MO$3,480/mo$3,444/mo+1.0%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ellendale, MO
2024 average cost:$3,480/mo
2023 average cost:$3,444/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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 Ellendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ellendale

EverTrue 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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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

EverTrue Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, MO

5.0
After an extensive search, I realize Lutheran Senior Services' Laclede Groves retirement community in Webster Groves offers the best Life Plan facility in the St. Louis area. I'm experiencing the high level of quality of life and care that all seniors hope to experience in their retirement. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at communities like Brookdale Creve Coeur, with staff members going above and beyond to make new residents feel at home. Residents are also described as warm and accepting of newcomers, making it easy for new residents to become integr ...
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Varied activities and outings. Residents of various communities enjoy the wide range of activities offered, from games and hobbies to outings and field trips. For instance, at Garden Villas South, residents can participate in exercise classes, table tennis, choir, and bingo, while at Holiday Orchid Terrace, they enjoy act ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Many reviews note the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, with some commenting specifically on the pristine bathrooms and fresh paint throughout. For example, at Holiday Orchid Terrace, new carpeting was installed and there is a beautiful above-ground garden made out of railroad ties. So ...
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Friendly and helpful housekeeping and maintenance staff. Residents appreciate the friendly and helpful nature of the housekeeping and maintenance staff at their communities. At Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, for example, housekeeping only comes by once every two weeks, but the staff do a great job and residents express appreciation for their dedicati ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews consistently mention the quality of the food and dining experiences at different communities. For example, at Brookdale Creve Coeur, residents enjoy meals in the dining room and describe them as well-prepared and varied. At Crestview Senior Living, residents appreciate the wide varie ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Some reviews mention the convenience of the location of the communities, such as Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, which is located near Mercy Hospital and medical doctors and facilities. Others appreciate being able to walk to their loved ones' homes or being close to shopping and amenities.
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Ellendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellendale, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellendale 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 Ellendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellendale, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellendale 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 Ellendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellendale, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
46.4%
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