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The cost of independent living in Farmer is about $4,071 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 466 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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This place is absolutely incredible! As a Homecare PT, I’ve been in a lot of senior, independent living facilities and this one is head and shoulders above any of them! The staff is all friendly and...
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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I have gone through several changes when I moved into Garden Villas, but immediately felt at home. Welcomed and safe. I'm very content.
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.
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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5 for all! The staff was warm and welcoming. They were willing to make adjustments to the apartment in order to accommodate my mom's needs. It is very clean and lots of activities available.
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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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.
Curtis Creek Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated in the beautiful east end of Quincy, you'll enjoy the hometown charm of this comfortable city on the banks of the Mississippi. We're close to all the things that make life great — shopping,...
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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.
At Cedarhurst of Wentzville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Wentzville, MIssouri offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living, memory care...
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The staff are very friendly. The residents are also. The food is fair I would say. They did just get a new Chef. You receive 3 meals a day. Restaurant hours say 7:00 to 7:00 but food is not available that...
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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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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We generally have nothing but completely positive things to say about Park Place. Other than my mother's own reticence about leaving her home, we've had a tremendous experience with the team.
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 feel comfortable with my parents at Teal Lakes. I feel they are safe and well cared for, especially now when I can not see them daily due to the quarantine . The staff has been great with communication and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the right choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a loving welcome home at Teal Lake. All the help you need is right here. Assisted living at Teal Lake in Mexico, MO includes personal assistance available 24 hours a day. Whether it's...
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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
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.
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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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.
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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Farmer, MO

The average cost of senior living in Farmer is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frankford, MO with an average of $2,773 per month.

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

Farmer, MO
$4,071/mo

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

Farmer, MO
$4,071/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,461/mo
Independent Living
$4,071/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,138/mo
Studio
$5,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,857/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,652/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,470/mo

Senior living costs in Farmer 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: Farmer, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFarmer, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,071/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,872/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,461/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Farmer, MO:$4,071/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Farmer, MO:$3,872/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Farmer, MO:$5,461/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Farmer, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Farmer 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
Farmer, MO$3,840/mo$3,740/mo+2.7%
Missouri$3,030/mo$2,967/mo+2.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Farmer, MO
2024 average cost:$3,840/mo
2023 average cost:$3,740/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,030/mo
2023 average cost:$2,967/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Farmer

Recent reviews for independent living in Farmer

Village Center Care of Wentzville

5.0
This is a very homelike atmosphere. Clean and staff are so caring to my mother. She loves her room as it is very large and has a nice bathroom. The activity director is a sweetheart and my mom loves the outtrips. I'm so happy she has such a nice home.

Clarendale of St. Peters in Saint Peters, MO

4.3
We all love it. The staff is wonderful and the facility is very clean and well kept. The only thing that could improve is the food. The independent living side alone should bring in enough money to pay for a good chef. The food is usually dry and overcooked. Other than that, I think they do a ...
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Cedarhurst of Wentzville

5.0
Food is very good and the staff are super friendly. Mom is in a one bedroom 750 sq ft apartment. Nice size for mom. Wentzville is a growing community but no where the size of the city of St Charles. The complex is on the north side of town away from the larger residential population but still ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at the communities, with residents and their families expressing gratitude for the friendly interactions they've had. For instance, at Avalon Park Independent Living, the staff makes residents feel welcome and goes out of thei ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Activities offerings are another popular theme across the reviews, with residents and their families appreciating the range of options available to keep everyone engaged. For example, at Avalon Park Independent Living, there's a wide selection of activities, from crafts and games to outings an ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Many reviews mention the high-quality food as a major factor in their overall satisfaction with the communities. At Avalon Park Independent Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a daily highlight. At Clarendale of St. Peters, the dini ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Reviews also frequently mention the sense of safety and security in the communities. For instance, at Garden Villas of O'Fallon, residents feel safe and secure, and the staff checks on residents regularly to ensure their well-being. At Avalon Park Independent Living, the atmosphere is warm a ...
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Lots of opportunities for socializing. Lastly, socializing opportunities are another common theme in the reviews. Residents and their families praise the chance to meet new friends and join various social activities, such as happy hours, arts and crafts groups, and religious events. For example, at Garden Villas of O'Fallon, there ...
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Caring and supportive community. Lastly, several reviews mention the caring and supportive nature of the communities. For instance, at Garden Villas of O'Fallon, staff members go above and beyond to assist residents with their needs, and at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe, the facility feels like a big happy family. At Avalon ...
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Farmer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farmer, 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 Farmer 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 Farmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farmer, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Farmer 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 Farmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farmer, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farmer 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 Farmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farmer, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon Park Independent Living, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated independent living facilities near Farmer, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Farmer, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Farmer, 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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