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Photo of Ashbury Heights of Fayette
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My Mom is always smiling and happy when I come to visit on weekends! She is also clean and showered! I took Mom to a medical appointment and [name removed] took time to get her dressed and ready with a touch...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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The thing we like best is the flexibility of additional care. They keep their prices low by having the base independent living rate, and then we hire on the home care or the PT, the OT the other things that...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Columbia, conveniently situated on Keene Street, offers a harmonious blend of exceptional amenities and a strategic location. The community's thoughtfully designed living spaces provide comfort and a sense of home, while the private lake offers a picturesque backdrop for...
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I feel that I am receiving the best in this area. I picked this community because of the value and ease of change.
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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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We are so thankful we found [name removed]. [name removed] is the administrator at Bristol Manor and has helped mom’s transition from home to town so much easier. [name removed], [name removed] and [name...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Overall it's pretty good. The head person in charge there is wonderful. Her staff is not. The meals aren't great when it comes toward the end of the month. Also when their staff cooks, the meals aren't...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Essex of Concordia
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Essex of Concordia is by far the best of the over twenty facilities I looked at in a 50 mile radius. Most had a small bedroom of the hallway Essex has a living room a bedroom and bath plus kitchen net with...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of The Westbury Senior Living
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The Westbury Memory Care Unit is outstanding, primarily because of all the wonderful people who work there. They are professional, compassionate, competent, friendly, and unbelievably patient. They deserve...
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.
I Believe Acts of Kindness Can Change the WorldAt The Westbury, our goal is simple; we want to provide senior citizens with the absolute best in senior living. Featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our community ensures seniors can age in place and their loved ones may...
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It is a very close knit community where everybody knows everybody. It is more like a family that it is an institution. It is just a great community. Our loved on loves it here and that in turn makes us...
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.
When you visit Hartmann Village, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments, alcoves, and...
Photo of Bristol Manor of Boonville
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The staff were consistently caring and helpful. Turn over was very high, so house managers changed frequently. This seems to be a reality of health care and perhaps all industries at this time. ...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Love Ashbury Heights. It is my Aunts home and the staff and director are very friendly and helpful. We like the small homey atmosphere where everyone knows your name. They have good meals and activities for...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Bristol Manor of California
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Every time I come to visit my grandma she’s always having a good time she’s either playing bingo doing a puzzle just having a good time I like that they keep them very busy.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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I am writing a review about Ravenwood Terrace in Moberly Mo.. My mother is a 6 year resident at Ravenwood and I want to say that the Ravenwood angels (that is what I call them) have taken great care of her....
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Ravenwood Terrace.Ravenwood Terrace Assisted and Independent Living is located in beautiful Moberly, MO. We have been a pillar of continuing health care in the...
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Transitioning to the new place at first was awkward. There was a quick turnover in management and it was confusing. However, the new administrator is wonderful. My mom quickly fell in love with her and is...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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The new administrator does a bunch of wonderful things for the residents, there are always plenty of different activities going on. All of the meals that are cooked there are home cooked meals. The residents...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Bristol Manor of Sedalia
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My loved one loves it here. The community feels homey and cozy for them, and exactly what they wanted. The rooms could be a bit bigger. They seem to be short on staff currently. The community has...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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The facility basically has 2 staff that do everything which includes meal preparation, all cleaning, medications, phone calls ect. I feel the two staff do a great job. They have a night shift person that...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Primrose Retirement Community Sedalia
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Cedarhurst is now Primrose. It's a property In transition, and I've only been here for four months, so I can't pass a-lot of judgment. Presently the food is not great, and they are short of help. But I'm...
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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We're pleased with this facility. My only concern is the understaffing, but I think that's the case for a lot of places right now. The nursing staff is super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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I feel comfortable with my parents at Teal Lakes. I feel they are safe and well cared for, especially now when I can not see them daily due to the quarantine . The staff has been great with communication and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the right choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a loving welcome home at Teal Lake. All the help you need is right here. Assisted living at Teal Lake in Mexico, MO includes personal assistance available 24 hours a day. Whether it's...
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At times my love one can be nothing less than challenging.Very rarely do they have anything positive to say so for this person to rave about the staff is amazing. They are friendly and personable and...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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First I want to thank the hard working staff of Lenoir Woods in making my transition to my new home easy. As we age change can be challenging but I was given information about my new house making the move...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An active lifestyle. Freedom from the hassles of home repairs. Priority access to quality health care. A community of close friends. It’s all here at Lenoir Woods.Nestled in the beautiful wooded Columbia countryside, our community offers a full continuum of services – from independent living and...
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My wife broke her hip [name removed] was cared for very well aids and food servers were very kind to her and everyone her room was clean and help at the touch of a button after 16 days of full time visits...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nestled in the rolling hills overlooking the Missouri River, Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs truly offer country living in the city. Twin centerpieces of the Jefferson City community, the original Heisinger mansion and the historic St. Joseph’s building have grown over the years to...
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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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My father is thriving since his move to this community. Everything has worked out very well, and I'am comfortable with his move here. They have a wonderful staff, and I know he is in good hands. He is...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home at Mill Creek Village. You do the living and we help you do it. Mill Creek Village living will offer person-centered assisted living while providing a combination of...

Cost of independent living in Merna, MO

The average cost of senior living in Merna is $2,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blackwater, MO with an average of $2,708 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merna, MO vs. nearby cities

Merna, MO
$2,917/mo
$3,499/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merna, MO vs. the state and national average

Merna, MO
$2,917/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Merna vs. other types of senior living

$4,896/mo
Independent Living
$2,917/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Merna, MO by room type

Studio
$2,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,316/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Merna over time

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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 Merna

Recent reviews for independent living in Merna

Essex of Sedalia

5.0
The staff's very friendly and knowledgeable

Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Bristol Manor of Sedalia

5.0
My mom cannot stop talking about how much this place means to her

Merna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merna, 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 Merna 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 Merna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merna 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 Merna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merna, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merna 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 Merna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merna, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Lenoir Woods and Solstice Senior Living at Columbia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merna, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Merna, Missouri. See the full list.

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