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The cost of independent living in St Charles County is about $4,195 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 613 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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This place is absolutely incredible! As a Homecare PT, I’ve been in a lot of senior, independent living facilities and this one is head and shoulders above any of them! The staff is all friendly and...
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.
Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...
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I have gone through several changes when I moved into Garden Villas, but immediately felt at home. Welcomed and safe. I'm very content.
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.
About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...
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9.6
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Our family was very happy with the care our cousin received in the memory care unit at The Boulevard. The staff provided many activities for the residents and their families, including crafts, movies and...
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 Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles has been serving the seniors of St. Charles since September of 2017. Located in between interstate 70W and 370W, The Boulevard is minutes from restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and The Streets of St. Charles.The Boulevard offers a full continuum of...
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5 for all! The staff was warm and welcoming. They were willing to make adjustments to the apartment in order to accommodate my mom's needs. It is very clean and lots of activities available.
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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This is the friendliest place. Everyone is so nice, both the staff and residents. There are many different activities and a calendar of events is put in your mailbox every week. This is just a very...
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.
Nestled on ten acres in the heart of charming St. Charles, Fairwinds- River's Edge offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that...
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I would highly recommend Lake St. Charles. I also recommend a Place for Mom as a great service. I like the continuity of care. This community hires their own staff, no using a staffing service. Maintenance...
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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My mom was at Boulevard from [date removed] to [date removed], when she passed away. She was in Assisted Living for about 3 months, before moving to Memory Care. The facilities are very nice, and the workers...
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 The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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The Staff is very friendly and the facility stays very clean! I would very much recommend The Emerson to others who are looking!
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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We generally have nothing but completely positive things to say about Park Place. Other than my mother's own reticence about leaving her home, we've had a tremendous experience with the team.
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.
Park Place Senior Living at WingHaven is truly a unique community!  We offer Independent Apartment Homes and a state licensed Assisted Living.  We are nestled in the community of WingHaven, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.  What makes us different is our exceptional...
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Wonderful caring people, my spouse is thriving there and has become much more independent. Price for what you receive is fantastic. Highly recommend.
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.
Harvester Residential Care Inc. is dual licensed (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Department of Mental Health) facility that conveniently located in the middle of family oriented residential neighborhood of St. Charles county, with easy access (less than 10-15...
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They're wonderful. They take very good care of my loved one. And they have bent over backwards to help us. It's not easy placing a family member. Plus she has dementia, which makes it more difficult. ...
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.
Village Center Care of Wentzville offers seniors an assisted living community that feels like home. This community is located in America's heartland. The city of Wentzville has much to offer, including hometown friendliness and charm. Those who enter the city, whether to visit or to become...
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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 went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...

Cost of independent living in St Charles County, MO

The average cost of senior living in St Charles County is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creve Coeur, MO with an average of $4,100 per month.

Independent living costs in St Charles County, MO, vs. nearby counties

St Charles County, MO
$4,195/mo
$4,302/mo

Independent living costs in St Charles County, MO, vs. state and national averages

St Charles County, MO
$4,195/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in St Charles County, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,733/mo
Independent Living
$4,195/mo

Independent living costs in St Charles County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,873/mo
Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,764/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,605/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,093/mo

Senior living costs in St Charles County 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: St Charles County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Charles County, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,195/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,935/mo$4,008/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,733/mo$5,473/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
St Charles County, MO:$4,195/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
St Charles County, MO:$4,935/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
St Charles County, MO:$5,733/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in St Charles County, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Charles County 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
St Charles County, MO$3,948/mo$3,514/mo+12.3%
Missouri$3,030/mo$2,967/mo+2.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
St Charles County, MO
2024 average cost:$3,948/mo
2023 average cost:$3,514/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,030/mo
2023 average cost:$2,967/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in St Charles County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Charles County

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

The Rockwood in Webster Groves, MO

4.8
The staff at The Rockwood are wonderful and for a small facility the activities are varied and fun. The chef is very good and tries new things. It is not a cheap facility and annual cost increases are something to watch. I strongly recommend The Rockwood to others.

St Charles County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles County, 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 St Charles County 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 St Charles County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles County 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 St Charles County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Charles County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
76.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
46.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles County 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 St Charles County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Charles County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
84.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
92.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
84.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
84.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
76.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
69.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
46.4%
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