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The cost of independent living in Apex is about $4,438 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 531 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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We feel at home there and trust they do what they say they will do. Very warm and loving staff. They communicate well. We feel Mom is well taken care of in the memory care unit. Lots of activities- love that...
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.
Clarendale of St. Peters senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of St. Peters keeps you connected to the people and places you love most...
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My mother in law moved in to the Garden Viilas one bedroom apartment several months ago. The facility is beautiful and clean! The employees from the front desk to housekeeping to the wait staff have been so...
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.
About the communityGarden Villas of O’Fallon Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a...
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My mother was in the Boulevard of St Charles for a little over a year from the spring of [date removed] to the summer of [date removed], I visited her almost every evening. She was initially in the Memory...
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 Boulevard Senior Living of St. Charles has been serving the seniors of St. Charles since September of 2017. Located in between interstate 70W and 370W, The Boulevard is minutes from restaurants, malls, grocery stores, and The Streets of St. Charles.The Boulevard offers a full continuum of...
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The Emerson is great for independent living and they do offer services as the residents need more assistance but it is costly and they are not currently staffed to fulfill the needs of many residents. We...
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.
Freedom to Live Your LifeFrom the moment you arrive at our independent living community in St. Peters, Missouri, you will fall in love with the beautifully-landscaped property, the spacious and elegant accommodations, and the kind and charming residents. And after one look at the list of...
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Each category gets a 5! It is a family run facility and all decisions are made locally, you don't have to wait for clearance from corporate. Apartment sizes are about 1,000 square feet. 3 meals served a...
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 Beginning... Mary Ann Huber had a vision: to provide an inviting place for residents to enjoy their friends, their families, and their independence. In 1981, Mary Ann's vision became reality with the completion of Twin Oaks Estate in O'Fallon, Missouri. After working together for 19 years,...
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8.3
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They were they only facility of the 8 or so that I interviewed they were able to accommodate his dietary needs and offer a step up to option to facilitate his care from admission until his passing. He had a...
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.
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They're wonderful. They take very good care of my loved one. And they have bent over backwards to help us. It's not easy placing a family member. Plus she has dementia, which makes it more difficult. ...
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.
Village Center Care of Wentzville offers seniors an assisted living community that feels like home. This community is located in America's heartland. The city of Wentzville has much to offer, including hometown friendliness and charm. Those who enter the city, whether to visit or to become...
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We are very impressed with where our loved one is at, the appearance and the smell of the community really stood out to us. As an inspector for the state, we could tell the maintenance team is on top of...
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.
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My mom is taking more steps and she went from barely able to stand up to 60 total steps. They are a well-run organization. We are happy with the care she is getting and her progress.
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.
As Missouri’s first Green House Project community, Cottages of Lake St. Louis brings a proven and innovative approach to short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, as well as serving Elders with memory needs. In our six ten-person houses, each Elder has a private bedroom and...
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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.
At Cedarhurst of Wentzville, opening in Spring 2025, we’re committed to creating a senior living community where you feel right at home. Our community provides a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all designed to help you live life to the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Apex, MO

The average cost of senior living in Apex is $4,438 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Foristell, MO with an average of $3,954 per month.

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

Apex, MO
$4,438/mo
$4,019/mo
$4,336/mo

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

Apex, MO
$4,438/mo
U.S. national average
$4,067/mo

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

$5,318/mo
Independent Living
$4,438/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,588/mo
Studio
$4,928/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,035/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,467/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,280/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Apex over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Apex

Recent reviews for independent living in Apex

Clarendale of St. Peters in Saint Peters, MO

4.4
Everything overall was great, it's just a bit pricy. My dad resort liked it there. Thank you very much. The friendliness of all staff couldn't not have been better- from the front desk, kitchen staff, and upper management. Clarendale of Saint Peters really makes and effort for everyone to ...
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Garden Villas of O'Fallon

4.6
The staff is so kind and helpful to my sister in law. The facility is beautiful, inviting and full of activities and opportunities. I am so grateful for the twice a day safety check up, the transportation to doctors, stores, lunches.

Village Center Care of Wentzville

5.0
This is a very homelike atmosphere. Clean and staff are so caring to my mother. She loves her room as it is very large and has a nice bathroom. The activity director is a sweetheart and my mom loves the outtrips. I'm so happy she has such a nice home.

Apex independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Apex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Apex, 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 Apex 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 Apex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Apex, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Apex 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 Apex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Apex, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
54.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Apex 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 Apex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Apex, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
45.7%
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There are 11 independent living facilities near Apex, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Apex, Missouri are Clarendale of St. Peters and Garden Villas of O'Fallon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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