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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ash Grove, MO

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I moved to Mission Ridge from out of state over a year ago and I've had a very good experience. I've met a lot of wonderful people and feel welcome here. I've made so many friends. The staff is wonderful....
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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22 Floor plans available
9.8
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9.8
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I moved into to The Gardens the end of September. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Moving in or out anywhere is a very trying situation so i am very grateful for the friendliness of the community....
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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9.6
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26 reviews
9.6
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From the first time we first walked into the door, the staff at every level have been warm, welcoming and accommodating. The facilities and maintenance of facilities is highly appreciated because it 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.
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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The meals are great and the staff is friendly...I would recommend it to others. The location is great! The apartment size is good for one person.
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 Cambridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently nestled within four manicured acres in downtown Springfield, you'll enjoy a beautiful, peaceful home in the heart of it all. Residents have easy access to all the shopping, golf, hospitals and...
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44 Floor plans available
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33 reviews
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The apartments are nice (I guess that comes under "clean") the atrium is pretty, gives a sense of spaciousness! The on your own activities like the library and the exercise area are not stuck off in ...
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.
Live the good life at The Montclair, offering Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of everything. Each of our floor plan...
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8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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The staff are amazing. There are many activities to do on various levels, the dining is exceptional. If you choose to partake in it, the hundred acres are beautiful to walk on, the lake is beautiful, there's...
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 staff helped Mom with her wash and changing her bed because she was unable to take care of it herself. Even though it was assisted living they did more for her than expected. They were always nice 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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Ash Grove, MO

The average cost of senior living in Ash Grove is $3,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoberg, MO with an average of $3,088 per month.

Independent living costs in Ash Grove, MO, vs. nearby cities

Ash Grove, MO
$3,427/mo
$3,131/mo

Independent living costs in Ash Grove, MO, vs. state and national averages

Ash Grove, MO
$3,427/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Ash Grove, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,906/mo
Independent Living
$3,427/mo

Independent living costs in Ash Grove, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$3,255/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,146/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,118/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,390/mo

Senior living costs in Ash Grove 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: Ash Grove, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAsh Grove, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,427/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,630/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,906/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ash Grove, MO:$3,427/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Ash Grove, MO:$3,630/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ash Grove, MO:$4,906/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Ash Grove, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ash Grove 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
Ash Grove, MO$2,517/mo$2,440/mo+3.2%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ash Grove, MO
2024 average cost:$2,517/mo
2023 average cost:$2,440/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,016/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Ash Grove

Recent reviews for independent living in Ash Grove

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.

Bristol Manor of Willard

4.0
One of the reasons why I chose this facility for my Mother is because it is a low capacity community with only 12 residents and it does not feel institutionalized. The staff members themselves are open, warm, and communicate with me very well. They do offer a lot of activities like puzzles, ...
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Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, MO

4.2
The kitchen staff are amazing and take great care of my loved one. However, the front desk staff are not the best communication wise. This is a nice safe community for seniors, it is a very comfortable setting. However, make sure you are on top of communication with management.

Ash Grove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ash Grove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ash Grove, 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 Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ash Grove, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ash Grove, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ash Grove 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 Ash Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ash Grove, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mission Ridge, The Gardens Independent Living and The Township Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ash Grove, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Ash Grove, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ash Grove, Missouri are Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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