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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saxton, MO
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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 Saxton, MO
The average cost of senior living in Saxton is $3,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rosendale, MO with an average of $2,780 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Saxton
Recent reviews for independent living in Saxton
Shawnee Hills Senior Living
4.9
The staff cares for residents like their family, checking in on them if they miss meals and helping them adjust to their new homes.
The facility is updated with tile floors and blue/gray tones that feel clean and soothing.
If I were of an age, I'd stay there.
The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO
3.9
I have enjoyed living here and looking forward to them getting a better handle in organizing the facility and especially having the food situation corrected. It is a clean facility. There is construction traffic, which brought in lots of dust and mud. There is not a janitor or an outside ...
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Westbrook Care Center, Inc in Kearney, MO
5.0
The staff are always very nice and kind to the residents. [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful people and my mom is happy there!
Saxton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saxton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saxton, 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 Saxton 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 Saxton 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
22.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saxton 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 Saxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saxton 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 Saxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Riverstone Retirement Community and Shawnee Hills Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saxton, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Saxton, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saxton, Missouri are Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Holiday Country Squire. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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