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The cost of independent living in Lawson is about $2,550 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 80 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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28 reviews
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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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8.9
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13 reviews
8.9
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13 reviews
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3 star
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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 The Wellington Senior Living
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7.8
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12 reviews
7.8
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17%
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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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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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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...
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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.
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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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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.
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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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Lawson, MO

The average cost of senior living in Lawson is $2,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Excelsior Estates, MO with an average of $2,549 per month.

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

Lawson, MO
$2,550/mo
$2,776/mo

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

Lawson, MO
$2,550/mo
U.S. national average
$4,065/mo

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

$5,082/mo
Independent Living
$2,550/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$3,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,029/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,508/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lawson over time

Lawson, MOMO stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Lawson

Recent reviews for independent living in Lawson

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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Lawson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawson, 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 Lawson 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 Lawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawson, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawson 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 Lawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawson, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawson 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 Lawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawson, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.7%
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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, The Grand Royale and Linden Woods Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lawson, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Lawson, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lawson, Missouri is Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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