Cost of independent living in Black Oak, MO

The average cost of senior living in Missouri is $3,355 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Missouri vs. 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 state: Missouri

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Missouri	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$3,355/mo	$3,520/mo	4.7% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,427/mo	$5,830/mo	6.9% below national median
Memory Care	$6,733/mo	$6,999/mo	3.8% below national median

Independent Living

Missouri:$3,355/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:4.7% below national median

Assisted Living

Missouri:$5,427/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:6.9% below national median

Memory Care

Missouri:$6,733/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:3.8% below national median

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Independent living costs in Black Oak, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Black Oak 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Black Oak, 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%

Black Oak, 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 Black Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Black Oak

Bristol Manor of Carrollton

4.5

Our family member really enjoys living at the home. The staff have really made our mother feel at home.

Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0

We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...

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 ...

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at The Gardens at Jackson Creek, the staff are described as 'wonderful to work with and very good to all of the residents'. At The Wellington Senior Living, the staff are praised for being ...

Variety of activities. Residents at different communities express their enjoyment of the diverse range of activities offered to them. For example, at Linden Woods Village, the activities director is mentioned for 'hard work' and the fact that 'there are plenty of different things to do'. In the case of Novel Place Bl ...

Reasonable rent and value for money. Several reviews highlight the affordability and good value for money at different communities. For instance, at Hidden Lake Care Center, the comment is made that 'the value for the money is great'. Similarly, at The Gardens at Jackson Creek, the community is described as offering 'a really n ...

Clean and well-maintained facilities. Numerous reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at different communities. For example, at Novel Place Blue Springs, residents praise the 'beautiful' and 'well-arranged' facility, and at Riverstone Retirement Community, the comment is made that 'the facility is clean and ...

Detailed communication between staff and families. Communication between staff and families is highlighted in several reviews as a key feature of the communities. For instance, at Holiday Garden Village, the community director is praised for setting regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. At L ...

Individualized care for residents. A number of reviews mention the individualized care that residents receive at different communities. For example, at The Gardens at Jackson Creek, staff members are described as 'welcoming' and 'knowing each resident by name'. In the case of Linden Woods Village, the care provided is specifica ...

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Black Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Black Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Black Oak, 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 Black Oak 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 Black Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Black Oak, MONational

Nutritionist / dietician

33.5%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

37.9%

30.5%

No sugar

32.8%

27.3%

Vegetarian

28.9%

29.8%

Pureed meals

14.9%

9.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Black Oak 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 Black Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Black Oak, MONational

Professional chef

46.8%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

53.5%

38.3%

Room service

47.5%

32.6%

Anytime dining

25.3%

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Black Oak 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 Black Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Black Oak, MONational

Activity director

53.7%

39.7%

Pet-focused programs

31.6%

25.1%

Community service programs

48.3%

29.1%

Devotional activities on-site

55.5%

41.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

59.8%

43.2%

Outings / off-site activities

62.2%

47.4%

Piano or organ

51.4%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

48.2%

34.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

54.2%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

58%

41.6%

Live performances

58.2%

41.2%

Dances

43.6%

29.2%

Fitness center

53%

35.1%

Fitness classes

59.2%

40.8%

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