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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Wood Heights, MO
The cost of independent living in Wood Heights is about $2,693 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 57 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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28 reviews
They were always willing to help at Our Lady of Mercy. They did offer several activities, but my dad did not want to participate in most of them. The ones he did participate in, he liked. Dad passed away,...
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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12 reviews
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...
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 Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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.
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
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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
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
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.
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Cost of independent living in Wood Heights, MO
The average cost of senior living in Wood Heights is $2,693 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Excelsior Estates, MO with an average of $2,549 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Wood Heights
Recent reviews for independent living in Wood Heights
The Gardens at Jackson Creek in Independence, MO
4.7
[Names Removed] are wonderful to work with and very good to all of the residents.
They took the main entrance room away from the residents to put a "welcome" and often there's no one at it. They have moved the gathering room to a little side room. Highly disappointed in that decision and don't ...
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The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO
3.9
I have enjoyed living here and looking forward to them getting a better handle in organizing the facility and especially having the food situation corrected. It is a clean facility. There is construction traffic, which brought in lots of dust and mud. There is not a janitor or an outside ...
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Westbrook Care Center, Inc in Kearney, MO
5.0
The staff are always very nice and kind to the residents. [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful people and my mom is happy there!
Wood Heights independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Heights, 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 Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood Heights, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood Heights, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Heights 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 Wood Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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Novel Place Blue Springs, Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and The Parkway Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood Heights, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Wood Heights, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wood Heights, Missouri are Novel Place Blue Springs and Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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