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The cost of independent living in Oakwood is about $3,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 388 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 Our Lady of Mercy Country HomeCommunity card badge
33 Photos available
9.8
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28 reviews
9.8
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28 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
11%
3 star
4%
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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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Photo of Senior Star at Wexford Place
2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
105 reviews
9.7
Review score
105 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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My husband loved it! Everyone at Senior Star at Wexford Place was very nice! My husband loved the food. He was also able to get rehab while there.
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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1515 Photos available
9.6
Review score
84 reviews
9.6
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84 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
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Food is food and plentiful. Games are food and puzzles plentily. Options are made easily. [name removed] is wonderful area and walk outside is great. We need a swimming pool and hot tub doesn't work....
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.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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2323 Photos available
9.3
Review score
12 reviews
9.3
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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 Tiffany Springs Senior Living
2121 Photos available
9.3
Review score
30 reviews
9.3
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
30%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
13%
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Everyone who works here is friendly and helpful. Their kindness is genuine, they are patient and do their best to solve any issue that arises. To be honest, since my husband died I don't go to lunch or...
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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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1414 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
7.9
Review score
102 reviews
7.9
Review score
102 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
29%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
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Really good experience! The staff makes the difference for me Dad likes the food and activities. There’s transportation for local shopping Glad we took the time to see in person. Thank you
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.
Garden Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping and linen...
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Photo of The Wellington Senior Living
55 Photos available
7.8
Review score
11 reviews
7.8
Review score
11 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
37%
3 star
0%
2 star
18%
1 star
18%
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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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Photo of McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff
99 Photos available
7.5
Review score
3 reviews
7.5
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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They hired outside staffing that was great. Their regular attendant's were on their phones and tucked in corners. Nursing staff was great. The contracted staff was amazing. We got to know them and they...
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.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a family owned and operated senior-living community that provides the full continuum of care. The McCrite family opened the original McCrite Plaza in 1975 in Topeka, KS and in December of 2013 opened their Kansas City location in the Northland. Nestled in the bluffs...
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
5 star
89%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
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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.
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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5 star
0%
4 star
75%
3 star
0%
2 star
25%
1 star
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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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
Photo of Westwood Manor
22 Photos available
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.
Photo of Tiffany Springs Senior Community
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 The Estates of Liberty
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.

Cost of independent living in Oakwood, MO

The average cost of senior living in Oakwood is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithville, MO with an average of $3,560 per month.

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

Oakwood, MO
$3,752/mo
$3,692/mo

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

Oakwood, MO
$3,752/mo
U.S. national average
$4,376/mo

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

$5,798/mo
Independent Living
$3,752/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,343/mo
Studio
$4,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,858/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Oakwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakwood

The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Armour Oaks in Kansas City, MO

4.0
They are caring for my wife very well and I am pleased. The community looks great and very clean. The staff is nice and very helpful. There many activities for her to choose from. She enjoys the meals, the food tastes good. I am happy with this community and would recommend it.

Garden Villas of Lenexa

5.0
This community is much closer to me than the other places we saw. It is a very nice place and my mom is transitioning very well. She has been doing some activities and she has made some new friends too. Her room is a good size for her comfort and we get to see her often.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff in different communities, such as at Tiffany Springs Senior Living, where the staff is described as 'above and beyond kind and helpful'. At Holiday Garden Village, residents appreciate the efforts made to accommodate special requ ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Activities offered at various communities are a highlight for residents and their families, with events like music, ice cream socials, and games mentioned frequently. Reviews for Linden Woods Village and Riverstone Retirement Community speak to the variety and enjoyment that residents find i ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Residents and families express appreciation for the cleanliness of the facilities at their communities, with comments about clean bathrooms, updated common areas, and well-maintained grounds. Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and Riverstone Retirement Community are among the communities where r ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Food quality is a common theme among reviews, with residents and families praising the taste and variety of meals at their communities. Reviews for The Grand Royale, Holiday Garden Village, and Riverstone Retirement Community mention the high-quality meals and the accommodating nature of t ...
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Comfortable and homey apartment spaces. Residents express satisfaction with the size and comfort of their apartment spaces in various communities. Families and residents at Linden Woods Village and Senior Star at Wexford Place mention the homey feel of the apartments, which contribute to a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Responsive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the clear and effective communication between staff and themselves, as well as between staff and residents. At The Wellington Senior Living, reviews praise the staff for their welcoming and helpful nature, as well as their responsiveness to residents' needs.
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Oakwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood, 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakwood 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 Oakwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakwood, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood 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 Oakwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwood, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.7%
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Novel Place Overland Park, Novel Place Blue Springs and Town Village of Leawood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakwood, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Oakwood, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oakwood, Missouri are Novel Place Overland Park, Novel Place Blue Springs and Town Village of Leawood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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