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The cost of independent living in St Mary is about $3,392 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 432 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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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: 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...
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, 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.
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...
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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.
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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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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 Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in St Mary, MO

The average cost of senior living in St Mary is $3,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Longtown, MO with an average of $2,481 per month.

Independent living costs in St Mary, MO, vs. nearby cities

St Mary, MO
$3,392/mo

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

St Mary, MO
$3,392/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,371/mo
Independent Living
$3,392/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,885/mo
Studio
$4,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,603/mo

Senior living costs in St Mary 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 Mary, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Mary, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,392/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,159/mo$4,008/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,371/mo$5,473/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
St Mary, MO:$3,392/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
St Mary, MO:$4,159/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
St Mary, MO:$5,371/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in St Mary, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Mary 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 Mary, MO$3,356/mo$3,317/mo+1.2%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
St Mary, MO
2024 average cost:$3,356/mo
2023 average cost:$3,317/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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 St Mary

Recent reviews for independent living in St Mary

Nazareth Living Center in Saint Louis, MO

5.0
My husband recently spent 1 month in rehab at Nazareth. The staff was excellent, friendly, and went out of their way to make sure he was included in social activities. Never once did I see anyone who didn't look like they enjoyed being there. My husband raved about the food (to my chagrin) and ...
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Garden Place of Waterloo

5.0
My mom is here and they have been providing the care she needs. It is a beautiful place and it is the best environment for my mom. Her apartment is nice and she has her space and bathroom. The food is great and the staff go to her room to let her know it is time to eat or for an activity. They ...
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Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO

4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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St Mary independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Mary independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Mary, 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 Mary 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 Mary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Mary, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in St Mary 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 Mary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Mary, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Mary 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 Mary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Mary, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Manor, The Atrium of Belleville and Garden Villas South are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Mary, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near St Mary, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in St Mary, Missouri is Holiday Orchid Terrace. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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