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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kirkwood, MO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Kirkwood area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Kirkwood. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 45 independent living facilities in Kirkwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Vulcan, Cahokia and North Venice.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Louis, St. Charles and O'Fallon.
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Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
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Moved into a two bedroom apartment with beautiful lake view in mid-November. [Name removed] the Residency Director was very helpful in answering questions and making each resident feel that their needs were...
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Cape Albeon offers retirement and assisted living opportunities for seniors. A distinctive and charming senior living community, Cape Albeon, offers numerous amenities including an indoor pool and fitness area, activity centers, restaurant-style dining, a library, and an on-site beauty salon. A...
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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We are very content and happy here. I have not been able to find anything to critique that they can improve on. They are doing an excellent job!
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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.
Since opening in 1988, The Gatesworth, a pioneer in providing area seniors with a wide variety of quality services in a warm residential environment, has won numerous local and national awards, including being named one of the "Nation's Top 10 Retirement Communities" by Forbes Magazine.With...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Rosemont Senior Living Centre simplifies retirement living. We take care of the cooking, shopping, and cleaning, so you can focus on the things that are truly important to you. Not only will you have the time to pursue your own interests, you will also make new friends, share laughter, and...
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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Kirkwood, MO
The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $3,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakland, MO with an average of $3,739 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Kirkwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Kirkwood
Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO
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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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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
Kingsland Walk Senior Living in University City, MO
5.0
I wish they were cheaper, but I really loved this community. My mom was loved when she was there. She was treated with respect. Her apartment was cleaned. The menu choices were great. She was treated like a resident and not someone that is sick. This was her home. The care team recognized ...
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Kirkwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avalon Park Independent Living, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kirkwood, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Kirkwood, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kirkwood, 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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