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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fordham, MO
The cost of independent living in Fordham is about $3,153 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 518 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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9.8
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28 reviews
They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
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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86 reviews
5s across the board! Everyone is so friendly - staff and residents. Mom is very involved in activities. Meals are fantastic (especially the salad bar). Ability to ask for something off-menu is a plus....
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.
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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9.7
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55 reviews
My brother is 74 and has had a decline in his mobility among other health struggles. He could no longer manage stairs and we had to help him find a place to live that offered services he needed. Country...
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.
Country Squire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. At Country Squire retirement community, you'll receive the royal treatment. We're located in a quiet corner of St. Joseph, a community that recalls the small-town friendliness of past generations. And if you...
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9.6
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106 reviews
Friendliness of staff- 1 of the big draws for us, everyone with few exceptions very welcoming and friendly. Meals/dining - only true negative. Has deteriorated significantly since coming here. Probably...
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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9.4
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33 reviews
We are so happy we found Vintage Greens! This facility is for residents that can do most care for themselves, staff available to help as needed. Staff does laundry and housekeeping will administered...
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.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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9.2
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15 reviews
I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week 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.
Corby Place Senior Living is a 14-story historical building with 76 apartments, which is the tallest building in St. Joseph. All apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator, large closets, and self-regulating thermostats. There are seven different one and two-bedroom...
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9.2
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30 reviews
Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. Their kindness is genuine, they are patient and do their best to solve any issue that arises. To be honest, since my husband died I don't go to lunch or...
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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8.9
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13 reviews
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.
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8.2
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4 reviews
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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8.2
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104 reviews
This has been my first experience living in a senior living community. I have been here almost 6 months. All the current staff is very friendly. There have been many changes and a very big turnover in staff,...
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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7.8
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12 reviews
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...
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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8.0
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1 review
The food is fantastic and everyone is so nice and welcoming at this facility. The staff is very flexible and helpful. We're very happy at Benedictine Living Community St Joseph. My loved one loves the food!
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.
8.0
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9 reviews
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village is a family owned and operated facility since 1983. With two levels of care The Village offers independence with oversight. We offer Residential Care and independent apartments. All private rooms, wall to wall carpet, professional staff and delicious meals makes The Village feel like...
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It's okay. Mother seems to be very happy there. They have both independent and assisted. They have a bus if they want to go somewhere they can. I like that we won't have to move her far if she starts to need...
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
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.
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.
The Fountains at Corby Place allows you to take charge of your future with confidence and peace of mind. Our dynamic programs are designed to offer help with the little things in life, so you can appreciate the bigger things. Here, you blend your own mix of privacy with camaraderie to create an...
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it 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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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.
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, 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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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...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Fordham, MO
The average cost of senior living in Fordham is $3,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lathrop, MO with an average of $2,629 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Fordham
Recent reviews for independent living in Fordham
The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO
3.9
I have enjoyed living here and looking forward to them getting a better handle in organizing the facility and especially having the food situation corrected. It is a clean facility. There is construction traffic, which brought in lots of dust and mud. There is not a janitor or an outside ...
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Westbrook Care Center, Inc in Kearney, MO
5.0
The staff are always very nice and kind to the residents. [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful people and my mom is happy there!
Linden Woods Village in Gladstone, MO
5.0
my aunt has lived here in independent living for 7 years. We just moved her into the [community name removed] community due to health issues. [name removed], [name removed],[name removed] and [name removed] and many others helped facility the move and were very kind and supportive. They went ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, such as Holiday Garden Village, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and assist with any needs. Staff members at Linden Woods Village even helped facilitate a smooth transition into a new ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents consistently praise the food quality at their communities, including The Grand Royale, which offers nutritious meals that cover all food groups and has a variety of offerings to accommodate different tastes. At Corby Place, the chef is highly regarded and the dining room is kept cl ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Activities are another popular feature mentioned in the reviews, with communities like Riverstone Retirement Community offering a full calendar of activities and outings for residents to enjoy. Activities can include music, games, bingo, fitness classes, and more.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of communities are frequently noted in the reviews, such as Benedictine Living Community St Joseph, where the food is fantastic and everyone is so nice and welcoming. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining both the private living spaces and commo ...
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Caring and supportive community atmosphere. Residents and their families express gratitude for the caring and supportive atmosphere at their communities, like Riverstone Retirement Community, where everyone knows each other by name and the staff is always available to lend a helping hand. The community feels like a home for many residen ...
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Thoughtful and flexible accommodations. Reviews highlight the accommodating nature of communities, such as Holiday Garden Village, which made adjustments to make the moving process smoother for residents. This flexibility extends to accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences in meal options.
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Fordham independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fordham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fordham, 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 Fordham 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 Fordham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fordham, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fordham 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 Fordham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fordham, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fordham 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 Fordham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fordham, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Riverstone Retirement Community and Holiday Country Squire are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fordham, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Fordham, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fordham, Missouri are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Holiday Country Squire. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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