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The cost of independent living in St Charles County is about $4,081 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 703 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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[name removed] is the owner and he is the best! The staff is exceptional and it starts at the top! I have been in two other communities, and I know what they are like, this one is different! The staff cares...
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.
Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...
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99 Floor plans available
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9.8
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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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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9.7
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113 reviews
9.7
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113 reviews
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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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9.6
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58 reviews
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58 reviews
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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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9.6
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48 reviews
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48 reviews
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My mom fell and broke her hip earlier this year. The staff and nurses have been such a big help, especially over the past several weeks! The men who drive the van are wonderful and most helpful to go out of...
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.
Nestled on ten acres in the heart of charming St. Charles, Fairwinds- River's Edge offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that...
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9.2
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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What we like the most about Lake St. Charles is the staff. The staff are wonderful and the facility itself is very clean and well organized. Our loved one is on the independent living section. I cannot...
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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9.1
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52 reviews
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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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8.7
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85 reviews
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Staff and residents are very friendly. Staff very helpful. The apartments are also a great size. I would recommend Park Place Living at Winghaven to others looking.
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.
Park Place Senior Living at WingHaven is truly a unique community!  We offer Independent Apartment Homes and a state licensed Assisted Living.  We are nestled in the community of WingHaven, close to shopping, restaurants, and more.  What makes us different is our exceptional...
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4 reviews
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I am so glad I made the decision to live here. I am no longer lonely as everyone is so friendly; residents and staff. I will most definitely recommend to others. I already have, but at this point they are...
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.
Welcome to The Boulevard Senior Living of St. Peters, now open in St. Peters, MO! Featuring senior independent living, assisted living and memory care with a classic, homey, and senior-friendly design. Amazing things happen when worries consist of which events to attend or what to order for...
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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
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.
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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6.3
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24 reviews
6.3
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24 reviews
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Wonderful caring people, my spouse is thriving there and has become much more independent. Price for what you receive is fantastic. Highly recommend.
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.
Harvester Residential Care Inc. is dual licensed (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Department of Mental Health) facility that conveniently located in the middle of family oriented residential neighborhood of St. Charles county, with easy access (less than 10-15...
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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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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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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
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 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...

Cost of independent living in St Charles County, MO

The average cost of senior living in St Charles County is $4,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creve Coeur, MO with an average of $3,918 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Charles County, MO vs. nearby counties

St Charles County, MO
$4,081/mo
$4,185/mo

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

St Charles County, MO
$4,081/mo
U.S. national average
$4,067/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Charles County vs. other types of senior living

$5,577/mo
Independent Living
$4,081/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Charles County, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,902/mo
Studio
$4,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,367/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,920/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in St Charles County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in St Charles County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Charles County

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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Veronica Place in Florissant, MO

5.0
this is a first class place. excellent for the amount you pay. the only complaint is the consistency of the food quality. it all depends on who is cooking from day to day

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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St Charles County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles County, 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 St Charles County 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 St Charles County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles County 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 St Charles County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Charles County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles County 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 St Charles County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
78.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
78.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
64.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.7%
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Avalon Park Independent Living, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Charles County, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near St Charles County, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in St Charles County, Missouri are Avalon Park Independent Living, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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