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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Vernon, MO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. 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 43 independent living facilities in Mount Vernon, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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
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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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
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.
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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Mount Vernon, MO
The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $3,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wentworth, MO with an average of $2,628 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, MO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, MO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, MO by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Vernon
Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Vernon
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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The Gardens Independent Living in Springfield, MO
4.9
We did some price comparisons online and over the phone but The Gardens was the only place we really looked at because we liked the price the bset.
They are all very friendly and helpful.
Mount Vernon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turners Rock Senior Living Community, The Gardens Independent Living and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Vernon, Missouri are The Waterford at Ironbridge and The Cambridge Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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