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The cost of independent living in Union City is about $3,570 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 172 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 Turners Rock Senior Living Community
1919 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.9
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23 reviews
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When we went on initial visit the people/staff were friendly. We spoke with residents who were very complimentary about facility. It was very clean and was not depressing like some places we had visited
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Photo of The Gardens Independent Living
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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18 reviews
9.9
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18 reviews
5 star
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Mom loved it there. She said she never imagined she’d live in such a nice place. The staff were amazing. The residents were so friendly. She was so happy there. The Gardens are so clean and have so many...
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.
The Gardens, a Bethesda Senior Living Community is a non-profit, faith- based independent retirement living community that has been located in southwest Springfield, Missouri since 2001. This retirement community has everything active seniors are looking for and great customer service provided by...
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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
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120 reviews
9.8
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120 reviews
5 star
74%
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18%
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4%
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3%
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I moved in last month and everything from the housekeeping, the laundry, the Acivities are excellent. The front Desk is so helpful. This is an overall wonderful experience. 100 times better then what I had...
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.
Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...
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Photo of Castlewood Senior Living
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9.3
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21 reviews
9.3
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21 reviews
5 star
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The carpet in the dining room and in front of some resident doors is stained. Most of the staff is very friendly and very good with my mom. She complains almost every day about the food. It seems they...
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.
Castlewood is located in beautiful Nixa Missouri. With a quiet country setting we provide all of the comforts of home, with a convenient location. Just a 30-minute drive will send you back in time right in the heart of Branson Mo. Enjoy all of the attractions it has to offer including shopping,...
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6 reviews
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If she had more money, I would prefer she were in a different assisted living facility. I have some issues with billing. The food is really good, but the menu is limited compared to other places we looked at
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 in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...
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Photo of The Township Senior Living
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9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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Everyone from the housekeepers to kitchen staff to management are friendly, happy and helpful. The place is beautiful with many amenities, lots of things for residents to do. We are pleased with our choice...
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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Photo of NorthPark Village and Cottages
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She's pleased with North Park Village & Cottages. It is very clean. All the staff seems really helpful. I ate all the meals there and the staff is good about observing everyone. There are so few residents...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at NorthPark Village.Our staff is trained in “spoiling” our residents with our Hometown Hospitality way of life. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care in...
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 Christian Residential Care of Nixa
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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in Union City, MO

The average cost of senior living in Union City is $3,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoberg, MO with an average of $3,283 per month.

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

Union City, MO
$3,570/mo
$3,458/mo
$3,458/mo

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

Union City, MO
$3,570/mo
U.S. national average
$4,376/mo

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

$4,768/mo
Independent Living
$3,570/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,882/mo
Studio
$4,503/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,244/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,958/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Union City over time

Union City, MOMO stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Union City

Recent reviews for independent living in Union City

The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

4.1
Friendly, helpful staff. Nice facility. Visit twice weekly and consistent care and experience. I would recommend them to others looking.

Maranatha Village, Inc in Springfield, MO

5.0
It is excellent in every respect. Beautiful, clean, secure, peaceful, friendly staff and residents. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

The Gardens Independent Living in Springfield, MO

4.9
We did some price comparisons online and over the phone but The Gardens was the only place we really looked at because we liked the price the bset. They are all very friendly and helpful.

Union City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union City, 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 Union City 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 Union City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union City, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Union City 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 Union City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union City, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
62.5%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union City 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 Union City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union City, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Turners Rock Senior Living Community, The Gardens Independent Living and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Union City, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Union City, Missouri. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Union City, Missouri are The Waterford at Ironbridge and The Cambridge Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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