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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!
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.
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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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
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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: 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
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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
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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 went to Bayberry again today. The care was much better. They were helping the people eat that are not able to eat on there own. It definitely made me feel better.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 two miles north of I-64 in St. Charles County, Breeze Park’s personal services and on-site conveniences help you lead an independent, stimulating lifestyle.Breeze Park is close to historic St. Charles, Lake St. Louis, and Chesterfield. Physicians, entertainment, churches, pharmacies, and...
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
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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
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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
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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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Charles Gardens was such a welcoming community right from the start. The staff and the residents were so friendly and helpful to my family and my mom. They are really great to my mom and they watch out for...
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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.
An independent living community located in Fairview Heights, IL, Charles Gardens is situated on a green and lush plot of land, perfect for walking and relaxing. Fairview Heights is a part of St. Clair County. In addition to the eleven acres of land we are on, there are also sitting areas and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Summer Set, MO

The average cost of senior living in Summer Set is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caledonia, MO with an average of $2,368 per month.

Independent living costs in Summer Set, MO, vs. nearby cities

Summer Set, MO
$3,761/mo
$3,721/mo

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

Summer Set, MO
$3,761/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Summer Set, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,640/mo
Independent Living
$3,761/mo

Independent living costs in Summer Set, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,568/mo
Studio
$3,972/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,153/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,068/mo

Senior living costs in Summer Set 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: Summer Set, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummer Set, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,761/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,248/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,640/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Summer Set, MO:$3,761/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Summer Set, MO:$3,248/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Summer Set, MO:$5,640/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Summer Set, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Summer Set and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Summer Set, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Summer Set have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Summer Set, MO$3,563/mo$3,450/mo+3.3%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Summer Set, MO
2024 average cost:$3,563/mo
2023 average cost:$3,450/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,016/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Summer Set

Recent reviews for independent living in Summer Set

Lutheran Senior Services At Breeze Park in St. Charles, MO

4.0
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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Lutheran Convalescent Home in Webster Groves, MO

5.0
After an extensive search, I realize Lutheran Senior Services' Laclede Groves retirement community in Webster Groves offers the best Life Plan facility in the St. Louis area. I'm experiencing the high level of quality of life and care that all seniors hope to experience in their retirement. ...
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Altenheim St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO

4.8
The n/a's are for what I am not directly involved with at the community. However, the director [name removed] is very easy to work with and he is also very approachable. Based on the experience we have had so far with Altenheim St. Louis, we would of course recommend this community to other ...
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Summer Set independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summer Set independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summer Set, 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 Summer Set 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 Summer Set partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summer Set, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Summer Set 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 Summer Set communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summer Set, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summer Set 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 Summer Set offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summer Set, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
47%
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