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10 Best Independent Living Communities in May, MO
The cost of independent living in May is about $2,919 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 76 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Bella Vista, Joplin and Neosho.
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9.6
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21 reviews
My experience has been they hire very loving and kind people that enjoy working with seniors...they are all so very helpful and kind!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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She is happy there, having fun and making friends. She is no longer isolated like she was living south of town. The cleanliness must be a 5 because she's always been about hospital clean. She's shared no...
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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19 reviews
They have a terrific staff! It's clean & smells fresh, the food is so so from what I hear but there's variety & plenty to eat.
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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Our experience thus far would indicate they've had some issues with staffing, leaving them short handed at times but overall care has been good. My folks are 95 and 94 years of age so activities are not...
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.
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...
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in May, MO
The average cost of senior living in May is $2,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newtonia, MO with an average of $3,069 per month.
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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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College View Manor in Joplin, MO
5.0
My brother has been a resident at College View Manor for only 2 months.
He likes the facility and his apartment very much. The rent covers his apartment, restaurant style lunch and dinner daily, free use of laundry on each floor, cleaning of the apartment weekly, and free transportation by ...
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Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO
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.
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
13.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
32.7%
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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
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
16.9%
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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
26.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Concordia of Bella Vista, College View Manor and Spring River Christian Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near May, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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