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The cost of independent living in Houston Lake is about $3,634 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 399 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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Photo of Senior Star at Wexford Place
2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.7
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103 reviews
9.7
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103 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
28%
3 star
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3%
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Wexford place was really a nice clean place and very very efficient on most things but it's like every other senior citizen place is weekends you need to be there with your family cause they're shorthanded...
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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1515 Photos available
9.8
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75 reviews
9.8
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75 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Riverstone and overall the experience has been good. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
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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33 Photos available
9.8
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28 reviews
9.8
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28 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
11%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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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Photo of Tiffany Springs Senior Living
2121 Photos available
9.4
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28 reviews
9.4
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28 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
29%
3 star
4%
2 star
7%
1 star
14%
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I would give a 5 on all of those categories. [name removed] has told me she feels like she is on a cruise! She loves it, and reports the food is very good. I go see her sometimes for happy hour on a Friday...
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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2323 Photos available
9.3
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12 reviews
9.3
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12 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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0%
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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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Photo of Holiday Garden Village
1414 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.2
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101 reviews
8.2
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101 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
30%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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Really good experience! The staff makes the difference for me Dad likes the food and activities. There’s transportation for local shopping Glad we took the time to see in person. Thank you
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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99 Photos available
7.0
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2 reviews
7.0
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2 reviews
5 star
50%
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50%
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My loved ones needs grew and he went to the PT unit at McCrite. He spent time there at least 3 times as [facility name removed] offered no Pt other than the useless Home Health agencies. McCrites had lower...
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...
8.5
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9 reviews
8.5
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9 reviews
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11%
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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.
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5 star
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4 star
75%
3 star
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2 star
25%
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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.
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
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, 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.
Photo of Westwood Manor
22 Photos available
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.
Photo of The Estates of Liberty
44 Floor plans available
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 Houston Lake, MO

The average cost of senior living in Houston Lake is $3,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Platte City, MO with an average of $3,412 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Houston Lake, MO vs. nearby cities

Houston Lake, MO
$3,634/mo
$3,644/mo
$3,622/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Houston Lake, MO vs. the state and national average

Houston Lake, MO
$3,634/mo
U.S. national average
$4,350/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Houston Lake vs. other types of senior living

$5,801/mo
Independent Living
$3,634/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Houston Lake, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$7,885/mo
Studio
$4,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,991/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,885/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Houston Lake over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Houston Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Houston Lake

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Armour Oaks in Kansas City, MO

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff at Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Holiday Garden Village, who not only provide excellent care but also create genuine connections with residents. They check in on residents if they miss meals and help them adjust to ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Activities are another popular feature mentioned in reviews for communities Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Tiffany Springs Senior Living, and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, with residents praising the wide range of offerings such as bingo, word games, and social events. These activities hel ...
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Thoughtful accommodations with individual needs. Reviews for Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home highlight the accommodating nature of staff who make adjustments to meet residents' specific needs, including dietary restrictions and mobility issues.
Clean and updated living spaces. Residents of Riverstone Retirement Community and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, including private rooms and common areas, which contribute to a sense of pride and comfort.
Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Reviews for Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Holiday Garden Village, and Linden Woods Village mention the friendly and helpful nature of front desk staff, who not only provide information but also go the extra mile to make residents and their families feel welcome.
Delicious and varied dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Residents of The Grand Royale, Riverstone Retirement Community, and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home express appreciation for the tasty meals and accommodating chefs who cat ...
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Houston Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houston Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houston Lake, 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 Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houston Lake, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houston Lake, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houston Lake 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 Houston Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houston Lake, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.6%
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