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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Livingston, MO

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The cost of independent living in Livingston is about $3,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 465 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 Novel Place Blue Springs
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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74 reviews
9.7
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74 reviews
5 star
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16%
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Everything about this facility is top notch. From the fabulously kind employees, to the exceptional food choices, to the abundant choices for activities, to the friendly residents — I couldn’t be happier...
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.
Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...
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9.3
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39 reviews
9.3
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39 reviews
5 star
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The staff are very friendly and helpful and take time to get to know the residents. I would recommend The Princeton to others (and have already). I feel like they do a great job trying to get their residents...
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 Princeton Senior Living is Lee’s Summit’s premier senior living community. Spend your days enjoying great company and staying active – instead of doing household chores. Try brand new things, enjoy your favorite hobbies, and welcome friends and neighbors excited to share your passion for...
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1010 Photos available
9.3
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80 reviews
9.3
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80 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Everyone is very friendly and offers to help regardless of what position they are assigned. The sales staff followed up to see how she was doing after she moved in. Residence are very friendly and very...
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.
Since it was established a little more than 40 years ago, John Knox Village has been the leading continuing care retirement community in the Midwest. Situated on a 420-acre campus in Lee's Summit, Mo., the Village is now home to more than 1,800 residents who enjoy a wide array of residential and...
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9.1
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71 reviews
9.1
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71 reviews
5 star
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It is my sister in law that is living there, but I'm the one who checked it out and recommended it to her. I would give [name removed] a 5! [name removed] has complained about the food several times, not...
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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3030 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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90 reviews
9.1
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90 reviews
5 star
59%
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26%
3 star
8%
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All 5s. We are so pleased with Solstice, in all the categories. My dad has not been this happy in years. The organization has had a few administrative changes- and the staff works hard to listen to the...
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.
Enjoy life on easy street at Solstice Senior Living at Lee’s Summit, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to St. Luke’s...
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2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.5
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56 reviews
8.5
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56 reviews
5 star
34%
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3 star
13%
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We looked at a few places and were pleasantly surprised by every step of the process. I have recommended 3 other people to Carnegie. When timing is right for them, you will get a call from me for an...
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.
Carnegie Village is a luxury, continuing care retirement community located in the city of Belton, Missouri, with a variety of care options available. We are minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical offices, emergency services, and right next to Belton Memorial Park. By locating Independent...
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Photo of John Knox Village East and Meyer Care Center
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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5 reviews
8.2
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5 reviews
5 star
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I liked the place overall but meal times weren't handled well. They'd bring one persons plate out at a time. Too much for the older folks to wait for their meals. All was good. She had a room by herself 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.
John Knox Village East is one of the most affordable senior living communities in the Lafayette, Johnson, Saline, Ray and Jackson County areas. We are located on 40 acres in Higginsville, MO which is about an hour East of Kansas City. Higginsville was recently named one of the top 10 places to...
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5 star
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Cedarhurst is now Primrose. It's a property In transition, and I've only been here for four months, so I can't pass a-lot of judgment. Presently the food is not great, and they are short of help. But I'm...
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.
Photo of Bristol Manor of Sedalia
99 Photos available
1.0
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9 reviews
1.0
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9 reviews
5 star
78%
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My loved one loves it here. The community feels homey and cozy for them, and exactly what they wanted. The rooms could be a bit bigger. They seem to be short on staff currently. The community has...
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.
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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3.0
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8 reviews
3.0
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8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
13%
3 star
25%
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0%
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The new administrator does a bunch of wonderful things for the residents, there are always plenty of different activities going on. All of the meals that are cooked there are home cooked meals. The residents...
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.
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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Photo of Foxwood Springs
1111 Photos available
7.0
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26 reviews
7.0
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26 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
45%
3 star
12%
2 star
4%
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4%
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We were told there would be enough for 2 meals at lunch, but it never seemed that plentiful. There were a lot of offerings for activities, but we couldn't get her to join in anything. It was a very nice...
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.
Fewer chores mean more adventures. This is maintenance-free living at its best.Here at our care retirement community or CCRC just south of Kansas City, you’ll have access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. That...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
Services provided at no additional cost:Private room and private bath3 nutritious meals per day and snacksMedication administration including insulin administrationHousekeeping servicesLaundry serviceActivitiesOur company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our first...
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.

Cost of independent living in Livingston, MO

The average cost of senior living in Livingston is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tightwad, MO with an average of $2,719 per month.

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

Livingston, MO
$3,636/mo
$3,223/mo
$2,752/mo

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

Livingston, MO
$3,636/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,696/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,853/mo
Studio
$4,556/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,842/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,967/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,153/mo

Senior living costs in Livingston 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: Livingston, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLivingston, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,636/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,587/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,696/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Livingston, MO:$3,636/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Livingston, MO:$3,587/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Livingston, MO:$5,696/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Livingston, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Livingston 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
Livingston, MO$2,908/mo$2,714/mo+7.1%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Livingston, MO
2024 average cost:$2,908/mo
2023 average cost:$2,714/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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 Livingston

Recent reviews for independent living in Livingston

Essex of Sedalia

5.0
The staff's very friendly and knowledgeable

Bristol Manor of Sedalia

5.0
My mom cannot stop talking about how much this place means to her

Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO

4.6
The atmosphere of Foxwood Springs is overwhelmingly friendly, supportive, nonjudgmental and positive. This includes management, staff and residents whether in independent patio homes and apartments or assisted living. It is easy to be as involved in the diversity of activities as much or as ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse activities and social opportunities. Residents at various communities express their appreciation for the wide range of activities offered, which cater to different interests. At The Princeton Senior Living, my loved ones enjoy participating in activities like bingo and cards, while at The Parkway Senior Living, residents social ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Throughout the reviews, staff members are frequently praised for their friendliness and dedication to residents' needs. At Solstice at Lee's Summit, my loved one appreciates the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, and at Novel Place Blue Springs, residents express gratitude for the staff' ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews mention the cleanliness and modernity of facilities, with mention of updated bathrooms and common areas being particularly noted. At Novel Place Blue Springs, residents enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and well-arranged design, while at The Parkway Senior Living, the proximity of The P ...
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Reasonable pricing and financial flexibility. Several reviews mention the affordability of their respective communities, with some residents opting for them due to cost-effectiveness and financial flexibility. For instance, at Solstice at Lee's Summit, the affordability and proximity to their loved one's house were deciding factors, while ...
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Proper maintenance and repair services. Maintenance is a crucial aspect of senior living communities, and reviews mention the importance of quick and efficient repairs. At Novel Place Blue Springs, maintenance is considered excellent, and some residents have even had issues fixed before they contacted the staff. However, at Novel P ...
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Access to necessary health care services. For some residents and their families, access to health care services is a priority. At Solstice at Lee's Summit, Solstice Senior Living at Lee's Summit offers on-site rehabilitation and professional care, making it an attractive choice for those in need. At Novel Place Blue Springs, the agi ...
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Livingston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Livingston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Livingston, 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 Livingston 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 Livingston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Livingston, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Livingston 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 Livingston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Livingston, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Livingston 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 Livingston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Livingston, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
46.4%
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Novel Place Blue Springs, The Princeton Senior Living and John Knox Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Livingston, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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