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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Castle, MO

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The cost of independent living in New Castle is about $3,387 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 409 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
79%
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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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Photo of The Princeton Senior Living
1414 Photos available
9.3
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39 reviews
9.3
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39 reviews
5 star
59%
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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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Photo of John Knox Village
1010 Photos available
9.3
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80 reviews
9.3
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80 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
18%
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11%
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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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Photo of The Parkway Senior Living
1515 Photos available
9.1
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71 reviews
9.1
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71 reviews
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45%
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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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Photo of Solstice at Lee's Summit
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%
4 star
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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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
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60%
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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...
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community Sedalia
2525 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
5 star
29%
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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 Essex of Sedalia
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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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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...
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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0%
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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...
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
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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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Photo of Winchester Meadows Assisted living
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 Landmark Terrace
55 Photos available
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...
Photo of Ballou Apartments
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.
Photo of Summit Ridge Villas
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: 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 New Castle, MO

The average cost of senior living in New Castle is $3,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tightwad, MO with an average of $2,719 per month.

Independent living costs in New Castle, MO, vs. nearby cities

New Castle, MO
$3,387/mo
$3,315/mo
$2,752/mo

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

New Castle, MO
$3,387/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in New Castle, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,883/mo
Independent Living
$3,387/mo

Independent living costs in New Castle, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,853/mo
Studio
$4,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,108/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,153/mo

Senior living costs in New Castle 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: New Castle, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Castle, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,387/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,675/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,883/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
New Castle, MO:$3,387/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
New Castle, MO:$3,675/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
New Castle, MO:$5,883/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in New Castle, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Castle 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
New Castle, MO$2,838/mo$2,710/mo+4.7%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
New Castle, MO
2024 average cost:$2,838/mo
2023 average cost:$2,710/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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 New Castle

Recent reviews for independent living in New Castle

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

Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members, making residents and their families feel welcomed and supported. For example, at The Princeton Senior Living, the staff goes above and beyond to address concerns and resolve issues quickly, while at The Parkway Seni ...
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Variety of activities. Activities cater to various interests and keep residents engaged and active. At Novel Place Blue Springs, residents enjoy a range of social activities, from bingo and card games to outings and exercise classes. Some reviews also mention the benefit of having activities tailored to individual n ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Residents frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with positive reviews for both the private living spaces and communal areas. For example, at Novel Place Blue Springs, the facilities are described as beautiful and well-maintained, making for a comfortable and enjoyable ...
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Accessible and convenient services. Many reviews comment on the convenience of having various services available on-site or nearby, such as transportation, grocery stores, and medical facilities. For instance, at Solstice at Lee's Summit, the proximity of Solstice Senior Living to residents' homes is appreciated, while the avail ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are a priority for many residents, with several reviews highlighting the importance of nutritious, appetizing food in their daily lives. At Novel Place Blue Springs, the dining staff is commended for their accommodating nature, catering to residents' dietar ...
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Community atmosphere. A strong sense of community is essential, with reviews expressing appreciation for the friendly and inclusive atmosphere at various senior living communities. For example, at Novel Place Blue Springs, residents form deep friendships and have a sense of belonging within the community. At Foxwo ...
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New Castle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Castle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Castle, 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 New Castle 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 New Castle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Castle, 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
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Castle 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 New Castle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Castle, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Castle 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 New Castle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Castle, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
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 New Castle, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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