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The cost of independent living in Wilkie is about $4,114 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 148 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 Garden Villas North
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Our loved one loves the salmon, but other than that, mediocre. When it comes to the activities she does not partake in them. What we like the most about Garden Villas North I think it would have to be 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.
Garden Villas North represents the epitome of luxury and elegance, warmth and graciousness in retirement and assisted living. Designed for the active senior who has retired from work but not from life, Garden Villas North offers a carefree lifestyle with world class services and...
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Photo of The Sarah Community
1414 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
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Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
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.
The Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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8.2
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The day I moved in there was a problem with staff and it has taken several months to fill. Not a bad place for the money. I mean no harm to anyone only thought it was interesting no house keeping staff...
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.
Welcome to The Villa at Riverwood, a Five Star Quality Care community! Tucked into a quiet, residential area, our beautifully landscaped grounds include a serene courtyard, reflecting pond, waterfalls and walking track for a complete Independent Living lifestyle. We are close to all major...
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Photo of St. Catherine Retirement Community
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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The value for cost gets a 5++++. it overall is a great value! My mother did not attend activities, but the calendar was always full and had a nice variety. Based on the experience we have had so far with...
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.
If you are ready to enjoy the simple pleasures of worry-free apartment living, St. Catherine Retirement Community is here to welcome you. Located in the heart of Florissant, St. Catherine is just a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, churches, medical facilities and the Eagan Senior Center....
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33 Floor plans available
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I don't eat there. Coming completely to a new area, and it had closeness to necessary areas that I needed. Overall it is a nice, but the administration needs to up their game and communication is terrible
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 Garden Plaza of Florissant, Missouri, offers a dynamic lifestyle for seniors looking to get the most out of their retirement.Whether you prefer independent living in your own private patio home, assisted living with an apartment floor plan of your choice or a skilled care tailored to your...
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My mother is in independent living for now and she loves living there. It was an easy transition from her previous home to DeSmet Retirement. The staff is very friendly and caring about their residents.
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.
DeSmet Retirement Community is a non-profit housing community offering assisted care and independent living for seniors. As one of over 160 properties owned and operated by Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF), we strive to carry out the RHF mission of providing quality housing at an affordable...
Photo of The Bridge at Florissant
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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.
The rolling hills of Missouri are the perfect home to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Bridge at Florissant. Situated in the suburbs of St. Louis, the community offers urban accessibility, state-of-the-art amenities, and the time of your life. The community itself is surrounded by greenery...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Wilkie, MO

The average cost of senior living in Wilkie is $4,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kinloch, MO with an average of $3,874 per month.

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

Wilkie, MO
$4,114/mo
$3,955/mo

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

Wilkie, MO
$4,114/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,380/mo
Independent Living
$4,114/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,535/mo
Studio
$3,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,193/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wilkie over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wilkie

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilkie

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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Garden Villas North in Florissant, MO

3.8
I did visit the facility and have heard feedback from my sister on the food and such, but I don't have first hand experience. This feedback is just based on what she told me. When it comes to the cleanliness it is clean but the community could definitely use some updating. The staff members ...
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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

Wilkie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkie, 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 Wilkie 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 Wilkie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkie, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkie 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 Wilkie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkie, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
75%
35.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkie 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 Wilkie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkie, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.4%
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Avalon Park Independent Living, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilkie, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Wilkie, Missouri. See the full list.

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