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The cost of independent living in University City is about $4,077 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 504 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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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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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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, 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: 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, 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.
Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
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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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She loved it there, but they didn't provide meals or housekeeping. We started to need a higher level of care. The staff is wonderful and they go over and above what they would have to do as 8-5 workers. She...
Provides: Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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.
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, 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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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: 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: 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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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...

Cost of independent living in University City, MO

The average cost of senior living in University City is $4,077 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vinita Park, MO with an average of $4,074 per month.

Independent living costs in University City, MO, vs. nearby cities

University City, MO
$4,077/mo
$4,077/mo

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

University City, MO
$4,077/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in University City, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,671/mo
Independent Living
$4,077/mo

Independent living costs in University City, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,139/mo
Studio
$4,571/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,465/mo

Senior living costs in University City 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: University City, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversity City, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,077/mo$3,715/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,951/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,671/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
University City, MO:$4,077/mo
Missouri:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
University City, MO:$4,951/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
University City, MO:$5,671/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in University City, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in University City 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
University City, MO$3,402/mo$3,244/mo+4.9%
Missouri$3,030/mo$2,967/mo+2.1%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
University City, MO
2024 average cost:$3,402/mo
2023 average cost:$3,244/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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 University City

Recent reviews for independent living in University City

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 welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the community, with residents and staff making new residents feel at home. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, residents and visitors are greeted warmly both indoors and outdoors, and activities provide opportunities for residents to social ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews indicate a wide range of activities are available at the communities, catering to various interests and abilities. For instance, at Brookdale Creve Coeur, residents enjoy organized activities, such as bridge, poker, Mah Jong, and more, as well as resident-led activities. The vibrant so ...
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Delicious and diverse meal options. Numerous reviews praise the quality and variety of meals served at the communities. At Brookdale Creve Coeur, the food is described as well-prepared and the menu is varied, with residents looking forward to their next meal. The chef at Crestview Senior Living is commended for accommodating d ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Staff members are frequently mentioned in reviews as being kind, warm, and dedicated to ensuring residents feel comfortable and well-cared for. At Crestview Senior Living, staff members go above and beyond to help and support residents, while at The Villa at Riverwood, the long-term relation ...
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Spacious and well-maintained living areas. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with residents appreciating the spacious and well-maintained living areas. At The Villa at Riverwood, residents enjoy their beautiful outdoor spaces, which allow them to connect with nature and engage in activities lik ...
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Quality care for various levels of assistance. Communities cater to residents with different care requirements, offering a range of services from independent living to assisted living. At Garden Villas North, the staff are attentive to residents' needs, ensuring they receive the appropriate care and support.
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University City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in University City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in University City, 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 University City 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 University City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
University City, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in University City 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 University City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
University City, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in University City 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 University City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
University City, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Crestview Senior Living, Garden Villas North and Clarendale Clayton are the top-rated independent living facilities near University City, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near University City, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in University City, 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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