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The cost of independent living in Kirkwood is about $4,005 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 783 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 Adams Place
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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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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
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.
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: 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...
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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, 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.
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The facility is beautiful and well run. These people are very competent and when faced with a problem, will try so hard to find a solution. The community is warm and welcoming, so important after...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Bethesda Barclay House
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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We are very content and happy here. I have not been able to find anything to critique that they can improve on. They are doing an excellent job!
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.
Since opening in 1988, The Gatesworth, a pioneer in providing area seniors with a wide variety of quality services in a warm residential environment, has won numerous local and national awards, including being named one of the "Nation's Top 10 Retirement Communities" by Forbes Magazine.With...
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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.
Photo of Ollie Langhorst Apartments
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.
Photo of Bevo Place Apartments
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
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.
Photo of Carondelet Retirement (Mental Health)
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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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 Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Kirkwood, MO

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $4,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, MO with an average of $3,969 per month.

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

Kirkwood, MO
$4,005/mo
$3,969/mo
$4,057/mo

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

Kirkwood, MO
$4,005/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,769/mo
Independent Living
$4,005/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,773/mo
Studio
$4,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,809/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,826/mo

Senior living costs in Kirkwood 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: Kirkwood, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirkwood, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,005/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,923/mo$4,008/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,769/mo$5,473/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Kirkwood, MO:$4,005/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Kirkwood, MO:$4,923/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Kirkwood, MO:$5,769/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Kirkwood, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kirkwood 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
Kirkwood, MO$3,340/mo$3,398/mo-1.7%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Kirkwood, MO
2024 average cost:$3,340/mo
2023 average cost:$3,398/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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 Kirkwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Kirkwood

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

The Rockwood in Webster Groves, MO

4.8
The staff at The Rockwood are wonderful and for a small facility the activities are varied and fun. The chef is very good and tries new things. It is not a cheap facility and annual cost increases are something to watch. I strongly recommend The Rockwood to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Several reviews for Brookdale Creve Coeur, Garden Villas South, and Crestview Senior Living highlight the warm and inviting nature of the communities, with staff and residents being described as friendly and accommodating. Residents at these communities have reported feeling at home and ma ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Residents at communities such as Brookdale Creve Coeur, Holiday Orchid Terrace, and The Rockwood enjoy the wide range of activities offered, including games, music, and outings. These activities help keep residents engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, Holiday Orchid Terrace, and Crestview Senior Living consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with residents appreciating the attention to detail in both private rooms and common areas.
Supportive and helpful staff. Several reviews for Holiday Briarcrest Estates, Brookdale Creve Coeur, and Clarendale Clayton emphasize the dedicated and caring nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs and make them feel comfortable.
Convenient location and amenities. Communities like Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, Garden Villas, and Crestview Senior Living offer desirable locations and amenities, such as proximity to medical facilities and on-site services, which provide added value and convenience for residents.
Delicious and varied dining options. Residents at communities such as Holiday Briarcrest Estates, Brookdale Creve Coeur, and Crestview Senior Living praise the high-quality food and accommodating dining experiences, making mealtimes a highlight of their day.
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Kirkwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
46.4%
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