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What we like the most about the community is the love, care, and consideration given to my mom is impeccable. They also know me by name and are happy to see me too. We would definitely recommend Turners Rock...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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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.
Located in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...
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The Waterford at Ironbridge is a beautiful and light-filled atmosphere, literally with lots of natural light, attractive and comfortable furniture and decor in all common areas, and especially in the faces...
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.
Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...
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The facility is very clean & well maintained. All staff are friendly and very qualified for their positions & the quality of care is excellent! The variety of meals the chef prepares are well balanced & very...
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.
The Fremont Senior Living is a Continuum of Care community offering Independent Apartments and Patio Homes, Assisted Living Level Two Suites, and a Memory Care Cottage. The Fremont is a locally owned and operated community that has been providing the highest level of customer service and care to...
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The facility is beautiful and the staff is superb!! My mom has made many new friends as well. An excellent place for my mom. Apartment size is perfect. Many amenities include ride every Sunday to church,...
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.
Experience the highest standard of living available to retirees in Southwest Missouri. At the Preston, life is one long, never-ending vacation, with amenities specifically designed to cater not only to your needs, but unique interests. Enjoy our wide selection of programs, daily five-star dining,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Opening in mid 2016, Ingram Mill Villa's is Springfield's Premier 55+ Luxury Lifestyle! 1 and 2 bedroom villas with hardwood floors, granite counter tops and space galore will be just among the few features that you will love about this community! The Villas are part of The Wooten Company, which...
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She's pleased with North Park Village & Cottages. It is very clean. All the staff seems really helpful. I ate all the meals there and the staff is good about observing everyone. There are so few 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.
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 NorthPark Village.Our staff is trained in “spoiling” our residents with our Hometown Hospitality way of life. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care in...
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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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Palmetto, MO

The average cost of senior living in Palmetto is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willard, MO with an average of $3,152 per month.

Independent living costs in Palmetto, MO, vs. nearby cities

Palmetto, MO
$3,431/mo
$3,567/mo

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

Palmetto, MO
$3,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Palmetto, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,018/mo
Independent Living
$3,431/mo

Independent living costs in Palmetto, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,558/mo
Studio
$4,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,746/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,798/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,665/mo

Senior living costs in Palmetto 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: Palmetto, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmetto, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,431/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,784/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,018/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Palmetto, MO:$3,431/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Palmetto, MO:$3,784/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Palmetto, MO:$5,018/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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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 Palmetto

Recent reviews for independent living in Palmetto

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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Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, MO

4.2
The kitchen staff are amazing and take great care of my loved one. However, the front desk staff are not the best communication wise. This is a nice safe community for seniors, it is a very comfortable setting. However, make sure you are on top of communication with management.

Palmetto independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmetto independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmetto, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmetto 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 Palmetto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmetto, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmetto 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 Palmetto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmetto, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palmetto, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Palmetto, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Palmetto, Missouri are Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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