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The cost of independent living in Blue Summit is about $3,612 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 248 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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2828 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Our experience has been nothing but positive. The staff is friendly and helpful whenever needed. Maintenance staff has turned over recently. They have been timely and helpful when needed. The facility is...
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.
Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...
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2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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65 reviews
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65 reviews
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My dad loves his home at Town Village of Leawood! The caring community, uplifting pleasant surroundings, and delicious meals are outstanding. There are always plenty of enjoyable activities to choose from...
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.
Town Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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Our Lady of Mercy Country Home is lovely. I only have to walk down the hallway to go to daily mass and I don't have to find a ride to Church anymore. I no longer need to cook because the meals are Included...
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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2323 Photos available
9.4
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12 reviews
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12 reviews
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
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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Photo of The Fountains at Greenbriar
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67 reviews
8.9
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We have been very pleased overall!! Every single staff member has been friendly and they seem to genuinely care about the residents. A very good variety of activities. Many long time residents have good...
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.
The Fountains at Greenbriar offers extraordinary rental retirement living in a quaint, suburban setting that is ideally located to all the area has to offer. Improve your swing at a nearby golf course. Enjoy a dinner theater performance in Kansas City. Explore the collections of fine art at area...
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8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
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These are some of the things our family likes most about the Elliott Place community - The secluded location of the property and a short drive away, all kinds of businesses. The monthly rent The...
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.
Living at Elliott Place gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Enhance your lifestyle while taking advantage of the great Opportunities Elliott Place Retirement Community offers! Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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8.2
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80 reviews
8.2
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80 reviews
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We picked this community, because of the central to family members and price and cleanliness. The experience is good. They offer breakfast through the week, activities, lunch to purchase, trips to Walmart...
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.
The Gardens at Jackson Creek is an independent living community in Independence, MO. Independence is a part of Jackson County and is located just east of Kansas City, lying on the south bank of the Missouri River. Independence boasts many beautiful public parks and a rich frontier history. It's...
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My loved ones needs grew and he went to the PT unit at McCrite. He spent time there at least 3 times as [facility name removed] offered no Pt other than the useless Home Health agencies. McCrites had lower...
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.
McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is a family owned and operated senior-living community that provides the full continuum of care. The McCrite family opened the original McCrite Plaza in 1975 in Topeka, KS and in December of 2013 opened their Kansas City location in the Northland. Nestled in the bluffs...
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13 reviews
6.6
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Excellent physical therapy department. Responsive medical staff. I love Dr. [name removed]. My mother's health has improved while living there. The facility is old, but a new director just hired and already...
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.
At The Groves, you’ll find we’re a community dedicated to your comfort and security. We’ll take care of the yard, the housekeeping, and the maintenance, leaving you free to do the things you choose to do! Feel carefree!We are located in Independence, MO-Harry Truman’s choice of retirement...
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88 Floor plans available
7.0
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10 reviews
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I would recommend you look at the community for your loved one. The staff to resident ratio is good. They have transportation to doctor appointments. This is a newer community. The physical community is...
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.
St. Anthony’s Senior Living is a gated, resort-style community that offers one and two-bedroom apartment homes in residential living and assisted living. Designed for residents who are 62 years of age and better, this modern community is perfect for those who wish to pursue an active, healthy,...
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Photo of Armour Oaks
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5.3
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18 reviews
5.3
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18 reviews
5 star
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Overall, my loved ones are thrilled with their new home. They ended up securing a single family house that is adjacent to the main property. Armour Oaks is understaffed, but they get the job done. The...
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.
Armour Oaks Senior Living in Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City’s oldest continuing Not-For-Profit entity - is located in the eclectic Waldo neighborhood at the corner of 81st and Wornall Road with easy access to I-435. This historic senior living community, just 15 minutes from the famous...
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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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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.
Photo of The Estates of Liberty
44 Floor plans available
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.
Photo of Westwood Manor
22 Photos available
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.
Photo of Armour Oaks Independent Senior Living
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 Blue Summit, MO

The average cost of senior living in Blue Summit is $3,612 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Liberty, MO with an average of $3,505 per month.

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

Blue Summit, MO
$3,612/mo
$3,714/mo

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

Blue Summit, MO
$3,612/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,760/mo
Independent Living
$3,612/mo

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

Studio
$2,370/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,938/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,052/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Blue Summit over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Summit

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Summit

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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Brookdale Wornall Place in Kansas City, MO

5.0
This is a wonderful community. The staff is exceptional and the care goes with that as well - exceptional. There are plenty of activities for residents. My friend was never bored!! There is a shuttle available for residents for nearby shopping and dining. Also an indoor pool! I would ...
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Anthology of Olathe

4.1
The food is good and appropriate temperature but the residents have to sit and wait for their food way to long. When it comes to the activities they have for the residents there are crafts, history talks, bingo, games, movies, outings, manicures, happy hour, Bible study, church service. We would ...
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Blue Summit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Summit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Summit, 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 Blue Summit 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 Blue Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Summit, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Summit 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 Blue Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Summit, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Summit 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 Blue Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Summit, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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Novel Place Overland Park, Town Village of Leawood and Riverstone Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Summit, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Blue Summit, Missouri. See the full list.

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