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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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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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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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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.
Located in a scenic environment, Tannous Loving Care Senior Living in Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois provides independent living for seniors. In this peaceful and quiet neighborhood, seniors get to have a peace of mind along with the freedom to do whatever they want provided they achieve...
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My mother is in independent living for now and she loves living there. It was an easy transition from her previous home to DeSmet Retirement. The staff is very friendly and caring about their residents.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DeSmet Retirement Community is a non-profit housing community offering assisted care and independent living for seniors. As one of over 160 properties owned and operated by Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), we strive to carry out the RHF mission of providing quality housing at an affordable...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
The rolling hills of Missouri are the perfect home to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Bridge at Florissant. Situated in the suburbs of St. Louis, the community offers urban accessibility, state-of-the-art amenities, and the time of your life. The community itself is surrounded by greenery...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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.
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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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My parents chose to live in Meridian village because it was a Christian-based organization, and it was ranked one of the best in the area. They were very pleased with the kind and loving care that they...
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.
Meridian Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Glen Carbon/Edwardsville, IL area. This beautiful community is situated on 31 acres and features a pond and walking trails. Meridian Village offers a full range of senior living options: * Independent Living offers 2 bedroom...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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 Prater, MO

The average cost of senior living in Prater is $4,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, MO with an average of $3,978 per month.

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

Prater, MO
$4,035/mo
$4,023/mo

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

Prater, MO
$4,035/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$6,087/mo
Independent Living
$4,035/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,901/mo
Studio
$4,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,158/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,506/mo

Senior living costs in Prater 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: Prater, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrater, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,035/mo$3,717/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$5,170/mo$4,008/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$6,087/mo$5,473/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Prater, MO:$4,035/mo
Missouri:$3,717/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Prater, MO:$5,170/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Prater, MO:$6,087/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Prater, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Prater 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prater, MO$3,512/mo$3,385/mo+3.8%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Prater, MO
2024 average cost:$3,512/mo
2023 average cost:$3,385/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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 Prater

Recent reviews for independent living in Prater

EverTrue Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
They are pretty good. It's very clean. The staff is pretty friendly. They have stuff going on for activities, but they told me they take them out at least once a week, they told us they had a bus with a lift, and they don't. They told us when she was there she would be able to eat in any of the ...
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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

EverTrue Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, MO

5.0
After an extensive search, I realize Lutheran Senior Services' Laclede Groves retirement community in Webster Groves offers the best Life Plan facility in the St. Louis area. I'm experiencing the high level of quality of life and care that all seniors hope to experience in their retirement. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of both the staff and residents at various communities. For instance, at Brookdale Creve Coeur, the staff are described as having a warm and helpful attitude, while residents are warm and accepting of newcomers. Additionally, residents at ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Reviews frequently highlight the wide range of activities offered by communities, often mentioning movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and resident-organized activities such as bridge and poker. For example, at Avalon Park Independent Living, residents enjoy a multitude of activit ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistent themes in the reviews, with residents praising the cleanliness of their private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails. At Garden Villas of O'Fallon, the facilities are described as being well-maintained and always clean, ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers and staff members, enabling residents to feel at ease and well cared for. For instance, at St Pauls Senior Community, staff go the extra mile to help residents with their daily needs and make the transition to the community as smoo ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Holiday Briarcrest Estates, for example, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to every meal.
Close proximity to essential services and amenities. Many reviews emphasize the convenience of being close to essential services and amenities, such as hospitals, medical doctors, and shopping areas. At Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, the location to Mercy Hospital and medical doctors and facilities is a major selling point for families.
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Prater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prater, 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 Prater 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 Prater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prater, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Prater 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 Prater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prater, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prater 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 Prater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prater, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Regency Manor, Avalon Park Independent Living and The Atrium of Belleville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prater, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 130 independent living facilities near Prater, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Prater, Missouri are Avalon Park Independent Living, Garden Villas of O'Fallon and Holiday Orchid Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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