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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Purdy, 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 Purdy 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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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.
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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It is a very clean, nice community. The room floor plans are the same, they could be bigger. It is a good size for one person. My mother in law has made a lot of friends. Staff is very responsive. The food...
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.
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My loved one is staying here until a cottage opens up at one of the two facilities she is on the wait list for. Overall the experience has been pretty good. She is in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that...
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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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.
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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.
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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If you are looking for an Assisted Living or Independent Living Community for your loved one, The Oaks Retirement Community is the perfect choice! [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] and all of...
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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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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
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
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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: 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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I have lived in this place for 8 years! I would bring my friends and family in any time!
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.

Cost of independent living in Purdy, 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.
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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 Purdy

Recent reviews for independent living in Purdy

The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

4.1
Friendly, helpful staff. Nice facility. Visit twice weekly and consistent care and experience. I would recommend them to others looking.

The Fremont Senior Living in Springfield, MO

3.8
The main problems is food service, small portions or running out of advertised food. My main problem is getting work orders done. You put in a work order and you don't hear anything for days. When you inquire, they tell you that they are backed up. I am not sure if I would recommend The Fremont ...
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Village On The Park Bentonville

5.0
Village on the Park Bentonville was the absolute Best Place for My Mom. We visited every assisted living place in Rogers and Bentonville . Village on the Park was heads above every place else. We first visited places unannounced to get the Real picture. Village on the Park was clean, had ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at the communities, including accommodating special requests and providing excellent care. At The Waterford at Ironbridge, staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome, such as remembering names and organizing activ ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at the communities, from bingo and cards to arts and crafts and educational programs. At The Preston Luxury Living, residents particularly enjoy the opportunities for socialization, such as watching cartoons and having lunch with fa ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with some commenting specifically on the updated interiors, gardens, and common areas. Residents of The Gardens Independent Living mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room, while The Cambridge ...
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Thoughtful care and attention to residents. Several residents express appreciation for the personalized care they receive at their community, with some mentioning quick adjustments made by staff to accommodate their needs. At The Waterford at Ironbridge, residents praise the staff for their compassionate and caring nature, while at Mis ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Families and residents alike value the safety features in place at the communities, allowing them peace of mind. Reviews for The Waterford at Ironbridge mention the sense of security that comes from knowing help is readily available, while The Cambridge Senior Living highlights the on-site p ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Waterford at Ironbridge, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, and residents of College View Manor appreciate the three me ...
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Purdy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Purdy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Purdy, 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 Purdy 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 Purdy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Purdy, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Purdy 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 Purdy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Purdy, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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44.7%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Purdy 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 Purdy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Purdy, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.6%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
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Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Purdy, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Purdy, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Purdy, Missouri are Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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