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The cost of independent living in St James is about $4,191 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 44 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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Photo of The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community
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33 Floor plans available
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Everyone is friendly and helpful. But not overly, which is good for my sister. They dont try to talk you into doing things but let you set the pace. Apartment sizes are okay. The apartments are clean and...
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.
Welcome to The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community, the premier Senior Living Community in scenic Washington, Missouri. The Homestead is situated on several wooded acres in the heart of Washington just minutes from the beautiful Missouri River. The Community is close to parks,...
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Photo of Rolla Presbyterian Manor
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66 Floor plans available
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.
Photo of Gasconade Terrace Retirement
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 Crab Apple Village Senior Estates
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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Cost of independent living in St James, MO

The average cost of senior living in St James is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Viburnum, MO with an average of $2,945 per month.

Independent living costs in St James, MO, vs. nearby cities

St James, MO
$4,191/mo
$4,132/mo
$3,511/mo

Independent living costs in St James, MO, vs. state and national averages

St James, MO
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,180/mo

Independent living costs in St James, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,661/mo
Independent Living
$4,191/mo

Independent living costs in St James, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,420/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,505/mo

Senior living costs in St James 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: St James, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt James, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$4,191/mo$3,709/mo$4,180/mo
Assisted Living$3,377/mo$4,006/mo$4,766/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$5,473/mo$5,517/mo
Independent Living
St James, MO:$4,191/mo
Missouri:$3,709/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
Assisted Living
St James, MO:$3,377/mo
Missouri:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,766/mo
Memory Care
St James, MO:$4,661/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,517/mo
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Independent living costs in St James, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in St James 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 St James, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St James 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
St James, MO$4,641/mo$3,526/mo+31.6%
Missouri$2,596/mo$2,575/mo+0.8%
National$2,814/mo$2,778/mo+1.3%
St James, MO
2024 average cost:$4,641/mo
2023 average cost:$3,526/mo
Percent change:+31.6%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$2,596/mo
2023 average cost:$2,575/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,778/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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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 St James

Recent reviews for independent living in St James

The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community in Washington, MO

3.8
The experience for my mother has been very good. They are overpriced compared to others in a 50 mile radius. But my mother wanted to stay in that town. They are friendly and always helpful. The facility is very clean and well-kept.

St James independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St James independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St James, 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 James 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 James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St James, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St James 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 James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St James, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St James 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 James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St James, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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