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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Charles County, MO

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9.8
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52 reviews
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Avalon Park is really a standout in my understanding. (I only toured a few places, and I realize the price is higher than some), but the attitude of the staff, their complete commitment to the residents, the...
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.
Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...
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9.5
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49 reviews
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5 for all! The staff was warm and welcoming. They were willing to make adjustments to the apartment in order to accommodate my mom's needs. It is very clean and lots of activities available.
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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57 reviews
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Our family was very happy with the care our cousin received in the memory care unit at The Boulevard. The staff provided many activities for the residents and their families, including crafts, movies and...
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 Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles has been serving the seniors of St. Charles since September of 2017. Located in between interstate 70W and 370W, The Boulevard is minutes from restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and The Streets of St. Charles.The Boulevard offers a full continuum of...
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9.7
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112 reviews
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I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the superior care I received foe these past 3 months at Garden Villa. Its important to note it is the member of your staff who are the best of the best. This...
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.
About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...
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9.5
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48 reviews
9.5
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48 reviews
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This is the friendliest place. Everyone is so nice, both the staff and residents. There are many different activities and a calendar of events is put in your mailbox every week. This is just a very...
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.
Nestled on ten acres in the heart of charming St. Charles, Fairwinds- River's Edge offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that...
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9.2
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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I would highly recommend Lake St. Charles. I also recommend a Place for Mom as a great service. I like the continuity of care. This community hires their own staff, no using a staffing service. Maintenance...
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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9.0
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52 reviews
9.0
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The Staff is very friendly and the facility stays very clean! I would very much recommend The Emerson to others who are looking!
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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8.3
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85 reviews
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85 reviews
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We chose Park Place at Winghaven because of the rooms, activities, dining arrangements, staff. There is administration/director turnover but I think that happens at many facilities. Very friendly and caring...
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.
Park Place Senior Living at WingHaven is truly a unique community!  We offer Independent Apartment Homes and a state licensed Assisted Living.  We are nestled in the community of WingHaven, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.  What makes us different is our exceptional...
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9.0
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3 reviews
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3 reviews
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Staff is wonderful. They use the point system for patient special services needs. My only fuss about the place is they don't always tell you when the number of points for special needs and therefore your...
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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9.0
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Staff is wonderful. They use the point system for patient special services needs. My only fuss about the place is they don't always tell you when the number of points for special needs and therefore your...
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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1.0
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1.0
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173 reviews
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My mom is taking more steps and she went from barely able to stand up to 60 total steps. They are a well-run organization. We are happy with the care she is getting and her progress.
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.
As Missouri’s first Green House Project community, Cottages of Lake St. Louis brings a proven and innovative approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, as well as serving Elders with memory needs. In our six ten-person houses, each Elder has a private bedroom and...
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Wonderful caring people, my spouse is thriving there and has become much more independent. Price for what you receive is fantastic. Highly recommend.
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.
Harvester Residential Care Inc. is dual licensed (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Department of Mental Health) facility that conveniently located in the middle of family oriented residential neighborhood of St. Charles county, with easy access (less than 10-15...
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They're wonderful. They take very good care of my loved one. And they have bent over backwards to help us. It's not easy placing a family member. Plus she has dementia, which makes it more difficult. ...
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.
Village Center Care of Wentzville offers seniors an assisted living community that feels like home. This community is located in America's heartland. The city of Wentzville has much to offer, including hometown friendliness and charm. Those who enter the city, whether to visit or to become...
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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.
5 star
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I went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
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.
Located two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...

Cost of independent living in St Charles County, MO

The average cost of senior living in St Charles County is $3,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creve Coeur, MO with an average of $3,823 per month.

Independent living costs in St Charles County, MO, vs. nearby counties

St Charles County, MO
$3,876/mo
$3,932/mo

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

St Charles County, MO
$3,876/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

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

$5,520/mo
Independent Living
$3,876/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,268/mo
Studio
$4,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,323/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,800/mo

Senior living costs in St Charles County 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 County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Charles County, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,876/mo$3,240/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living$4,710/mo$3,798/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,520/mo$5,250/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living
St Charles County, MO:$3,876/mo
Missouri:$3,240/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
St Charles County, MO:$4,710/mo
Missouri:$3,798/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
St Charles County, MO:$5,520/mo
Missouri:$5,250/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in St Charles County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Charles County

Lutheran Senior Services At 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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Bristol Manor of Wentzville

5.0
We love it and mom loves it, it's more homey than she is used to. We love Suzy and hate that she's leaving. It's perfect because of how small it is. She has found a rummy partner, so she stays busy. I liked that she is eating meals with someone rather than alone. She likes the food, and has ...
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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

St Charles County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles County, 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 County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Charles County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Charles County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
40%
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Avalon Park Independent Living, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Charles County, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near St Charles County, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in St Charles County, Missouri are Avalon Park Independent Living, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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