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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Charles, MO

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The cost of independent living in St Charles is about $3,659 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options.

Read 2233 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, Chesterfield and St. Peters.

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Photo of Summerville of St Andrew’s
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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.
NEW ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY IN EUREKA, MOIt’s a new kind of community built for fun.Welcome to Summerville of St. Andrew’s, St. Louis County’s one-of-a-kind active adult living rental community, designed for fun, friendships, and invigorating living.For adults ages 55+ who are energized by an...
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Victorian-Gardens is now considered home by my mom. It gives her the feeling of being independent but also a feeling of content and security knowing that there are those close by that are available to meet...
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.
Victorian Gardens is an independent living community in Eureka, Missouri. Eureka is a beautiful town in St. Louis County that focuses on country living with an urban flair, and it's only a short drive to St. Louis. Our community is located a short distance from shopping, restaurants, and an...
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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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
Bethesda Southgate, known by residents of South St. Louis County for its quality skilled nursing care, recently received Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Healthcare organizations, an independent, not-for-profit national body that overseas the safety and quality of health care.Bethesda...
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.
Villa Rose offers some of the best in Senior Living in the river bend area. Conveniently located between Edwardsville and Alton, Illinois, Villa Rose is just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis by way of the new 255 extension.We offer affordable independent living with a blend of supportive...
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.
The Bridges of Columbia offers the perfect mix of privacy,independance and community for people ready to live a more carefree lifestyle. With a comprehensive list of services and ammenities that are included in your monthly rent, we take the headaches of home ownership away so you can focus on...
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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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Photo of Eden Retirement Center
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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.
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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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...
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.
Autumn Ridge offers two levels of occupancy, residential care and retirement living. We are convieniently located just off the freeway in Herculaneum.Autumn Ridge offers and tranquil and gracious lifestyle; we are just minutes away from restaurants, pharmacies, grocers and shopping centers. Our...
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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.
Retirement at it's best! Retirement means living an active, easy life in an independent retirement community that feels like family. Residents share three family-style meals each day with friends that they have made with other retired residents. The reasonably-priced apartments provide warm,...

Cost of independent living in St Charles, MO

The average cost of senior living in St Charles is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Champ, MO with an average of $3,659 per month.

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

St Charles, MO
$3,659/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,603/mo
Independent Living
$3,659/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,018/mo
Studio
$2,875/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,432/mo

Senior living costs in St Charles 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, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Charles, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,659/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,444/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,603/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
St Charles, MO:$3,659/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
St Charles, MO:$5,444/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
St Charles, MO:$6,603/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in St Charles, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Charles 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 average 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
St Charles, MO$3,487/mo$3,345/mo+4.3%
Missouri$3,211/mo$3,091/mo+3.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
St Charles, MO
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,211/mo
2023 average cost:$3,091/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in St Charles

Recent reviews for independent living in St Charles

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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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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Altenheim St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO

4.8
The n/a's are for what I am not directly involved with at the community. However, the director [name removed] is very easy to work with and he is also very approachable. Based on the experience we have had so far with Altenheim St. Louis, we would of course recommend this community to other ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, residents and staff create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Many reviewers mention the friendly greetings they receive when entering the community and the ease of making new friends. Because of this, residents feel at home and are happy to recommend the community to ot ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the high-quality food at Brookdale Creve Coeur stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. The chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, and residents often comment on the variety and taste of the meals.
Engaging activities for residents. Activities are a key feature of many reviews for Brookdale Creve Coeur, with residents enjoying everything from brain games and religious events to exercise classes and entertainment. The community offers a wide range of choices to keep residents engaged and active.
Dedicated and caring staff. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, the staff go above and beyond to ensure residents are well taken care of. Reviewers praise the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, with some mentioning the long-term relationships they have developed with caregivers.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with some commenting specifically on the pristine bathrooms and renovated patios and dining rooms. The facilities are kept in excellent condition to provide a comfortable living environment.
Open communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the open and consistent communication from staff at Brookdale Creve Coeur. Regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, help keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met.
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St Charles independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Charles, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Charles, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake St. Charles Retirement Community, The Boulevard of St. Charles Senior Living and Fairwinds River's Edge are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Charles, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 117 independent living facilities near St Charles, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Charles, Missouri are Garden Villas of O'Fallon, Crestview Senior Living and Avalon Park Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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