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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest Mills, MO

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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
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 Forest Mills, MO

The average cost of senior living in Forest Mills is $2,916 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wentworth, MO with an average of $2,628 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest Mills, MO, vs. nearby cities

Forest Mills, MO
$2,916/mo
$3,072/mo
$3,088/mo

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

Forest Mills, MO
$2,916/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Mills, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,529/mo
Independent Living
$2,916/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Mills, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,740/mo
Studio
$3,092/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,519/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,020/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Mills 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: Forest Mills, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Mills, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,916/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,390/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,529/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Forest Mills, MO:$2,916/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Mills, MO:$3,390/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Forest Mills, MO:$4,529/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest Mills, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest Mills 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 median 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
Forest Mills, MO$3,265/mo$2,988/mo+9.3%
Missouri$3,030/mo$2,829/mo+7.1%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Forest Mills, MO
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$2,988/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,030/mo
2023 average cost:$2,829/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Forest Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Mills

The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

4.1
Friendly, helpful staff. Nice facility. Visit twice weekly and consistent care and experience. I would recommend them to others looking.

Bristol Manor of Willard

4.0
One of the reasons why I chose this facility for my Mother is because it is a low capacity community with only 12 residents and it does not feel institutionalized. The staff members themselves are open, warm, and communicate with me very well. They do offer a lot of activities like puzzles, ...
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Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, MO

5.0
I love it here. The staff is extremely helpful. It's very clean. Meals are good and plenty. Lots if activities. Expensive but affordable. I would highly recommend independent living and assisted living here at Spring River Christian Village.

Forest Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Mills, 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 Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Mills, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Mills, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Mills, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
47%
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