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10 Best Independent Living Communities in May, MO

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Missouri is $3,355, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the May area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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33 Floor plans available
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9.4
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The desk staff (management) go out of the way to be friendly and helpful. Also when the dining room is short staffed they pitch in to take care of everyone timely. The social activities vary and are very...
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.
Active seniors can find everything they need at College View Manor. This pleasant retirement community in Joplin, Missouri, gives residents the independence they want along with the assistance they need to live a fulfilling life. Five Star Senior Living owns this friendly community. Spacious...
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9.3
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32 reviews
9.3
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The friendliness of the residents. Yes, I would recommend concordia of Bella Vista to others. It is really a great place. There's a lot of activities always going on and everyone I've encountered has been so...
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.
As a trusted landmark in northwest Arkansas for over 50 years, Concordia of Bella Vista is deeply committed to providing an enjoyable and fulfilling lifestyle for each of our independent living and assisted living residents.Perched high on a ridge overlooking Little Sugar and Tanyard Creeks,...
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9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
5 star
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Staff/care, activities, food, cleanliness, and room size are all great. I don't think there's anything more from these areas that I could ask for more. The only thing I would change if I could is not knowing...
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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8.8
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29 reviews
8.8
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29 reviews
5 star
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Chapters is a great find, truly. The staff has been very good to deal with, very personable and responsive. There is a nice culture there, you can tell. Residents are in good shape and kept engaged with...
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.
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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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Baptist Village Honey Creek is a lovely independent living facility with a friendly Christian atmosphere. It has both apartments and duplexes. There is a beauty shop on premises. Carports are available for...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Plaza at Highlands Crossing is in the beautiful Ozark mountains of northwest Arkansas in Bella Vista. Bella Vista is 33 miles north of Fayetteville Arkansas, home of the Razorbacks and 10 miles north of Bentonville, home of Walmart and the world-renowned Crystal Bridges Museum. Opened in...
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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.

Cost of independent living in May, MO

The average cost of senior living in Missouri is $3,355 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Missouri vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMissouriU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,355/mo$3,520/mo4.7% below national median
Assisted Living$5,427/mo$5,830/mo6.9% below national median
Memory Care$6,733/mo$6,999/mo3.8% below national median
Independent Living
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:4.7% below national median
Assisted Living
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.9% below national median
Memory Care
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:3.8% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in May

Recent reviews for independent living in May

Honeycreek Retirement Village in Grove, OK

5.0
Very clean and nice looking apartments. It is owned by the Southern Baptist and has a strong Christian environment. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, both the employees and residence. [Name removed], the manager has worked there for many years and is truly called to this job. He goes ...
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Chapters Living of Joplin

5.0
I love it here. The staff is extremely helpful. It's very clean. Meals are good and plenty. Lots if activities. Expensive but affordable. I would highly recommend independent living and assisted living here at Spring River Christian Village.

College View Manor in Joplin, MO

5.0
I would highly recommend this place to anyone that needs the services that is offered here. I have been here almost a year and have not regretted my decision to stay here.

May independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in May independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in May, 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 May 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 May partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
May, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in May 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 May communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
May, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in May 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 May offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
May, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.5%
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College View Manor, Concordia of Bella Vista and Wildwood Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near May, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near May, Missouri. See the full list.
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