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The cost of independent living in Waldron is about $2,946 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 79 options.

Read 2802 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 Kansas City, Overland Park and Olathe.

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It's just a very nice senior independent living. It's clean, its fresh, it's sunny, it's nice. They don't provide meals here, but that did reduce the rent quite a bit. They have coffee hour and things,...
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.
Our independent living community provides top-quality, complimentary amenities and activites that are tailored to our residents so they can enjoy an active life of independence and security in a beautiful, welcoming environment that feels like home, is close to family members and makes it easy to...
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This community serves my needs very well. My loved ones are comfortable in their apartment and they have everything that they need. I also enjoy going over there to see my loved ones.
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.
Discover your destination for luxurious independent living at The Fairways of Ironhorse. Situated in the picturesque city of Leawood, Kansas, adjacent to Overland Park and a mere 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City, our elegant community offers energetic retirees the ideal combination of...
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My husband and I have lived here for 8 months. The staff is ALWAYS friendly, which has a huge effect. Nobody ever says, "That is not my job." or, "I am too busy." The residents are mostly very friendly...
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.
Looking to age gracefully in a senior independent retirement community? Come visit the Arbor Court Retirement Community at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, an independent retirement community designed for active adults that are 55 and over. Our residents enjoy the best in carefree living. Each person...
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We were told there would be enough for 2 meals at lunch, but it never seemed that plentiful. There were a lot of offerings for activities, but we couldn't get her to join in anything. It was a very nice...
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.
Fewer chores mean more adventures. This is maintenance-free living at its best.Here at our care retirement community or CCRC just south of Kansas City, you’ll have access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. That...
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It is a very homey place. Everything is what my Mom wanted. Size of apartment and just the minimal that she needed since she is getting really forgetful and they help her when she needs help. She is in the...
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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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.
Now Open! Call and reserve your new one-bedroom apartment now. This new exciting senior apartment community is exclusive for those 62 years of age and better. Parallel Senior Villas is conveniently located only 3 miles west of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas. Plus you can shop and dine at...
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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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
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In a week we will move my Mother into Linden Woods Village. We received a fantastic tour from [name removed]. She helped us decide this was the place for my Mother. [name removed] answered all of our...
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.
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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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Photo of Claridge Court a CCRC
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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.
Thank you for your interest in Claridge Court! We are a Life Care community, located in Prairie Village, Kansas. In response to your request, I am enclosing some basic information. I would encourage you to make a personal visit to our community to see firsthand the lifestyle enjoyed by over 170...
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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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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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, 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: 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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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Fountains at Corby Place allows you to take charge of your future with confidence and peace of mind. Our dynamic programs are designed to offer help with the little things in life, so you can appreciate the bigger things. Here, you blend your own mix of privacy with camaraderie to create an...

Cost of independent living in Waldron, MO

The average cost of senior living in Waldron is $2,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kansas City, MO with an average of $2,685 per month.

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

Waldron, MO
$2,946/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Waldron, MO, vs. other senior living options

$7,127/mo
Independent Living
$2,946/mo

Independent living costs in Waldron, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,193/mo

Senior living costs in Waldron 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: Waldron, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaldron, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,946/mo$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,588/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,127/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waldron, MO:$2,946/mo
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waldron, MO:$5,588/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waldron, MO:$7,127/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Waldron, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waldron 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waldron, MO$2,960/mo$2,901/mo+2.0%
Missouri$3,211/mo$3,091/mo+3.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Waldron, MO
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,901/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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 Waldron

Recent reviews for independent living in Waldron

The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Corby Place in Saint Joseph, MO

5.0
I would recommend Corby Place to others. [Name removed] runs the facility and she is fantastic, she calls me with any issues. The nursing staff is also great. My uncle's apartment is cleaned once a week and his laundry is also done. I have no complaints. We love Corby Place!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the caring and friendly nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met. For example, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, staff members check on residents if they miss meals and provide excellent quality of care. At Garden Village, residents a ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Residents at various communities praise the wide range of activities offered, including bingo, card games, music events, and off-site outings. For instance, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, residents enjoy playing word games, attendingice cream socials, and going on restaurant outings. At Shaw ...
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Delicious and customized dining options. Several reviews highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience. At Riverstone Retirement Community ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both for private rooms and common areas. For example, at Tiffany Springs Senior Living, housekeeping is provided and residents praise the efficiency of the cleaning staff. At Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the faciliti ...
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Professional and welcoming management. Several reviews express appreciation for the friendly and knowledgeable management teams at their communities. At Garden Village, staff members are described as being always available to answer questions and work hard to meet residents' wishes. At Riverstone Retirement Community, the manager ...
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Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Some reviews mention the importance of finding a community that fits residents' specific needs and preferences. For instance, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living, the studio apartment is decorated perfectly by a resident's wife and is available at a good introductory rate. At Garden Village, staf ...
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Waldron independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldron independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldron, 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 Waldron 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 Waldron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.5%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Waldron 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 Waldron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
57%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldron 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 Waldron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
69.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Novel Place Overland Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waldron, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 79 independent living facilities near Waldron, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waldron, Missouri are Novel Place Blue Springs, Riverstone Retirement Community and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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