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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brays, MO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Brays area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Brays. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Brays, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lake Ozark, Osage Beach and Eldon.
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8.6
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7 reviews
Very nice facility. This is not an assisted living facility but they do offer many services that my mother takes advantage of such as laundry, hair dresser and meals.
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.
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We have now had to move our loved one to a nursing home, but while she was at the Essex community they were wonderful. If I could give them a 10 plus I would. They were great. They're administrator was...
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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8.0
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7 reviews
Overall it's pretty good. The head person in charge there is wonderful. Her staff is not. The meals aren't great when it comes toward the end of the month. Also when their staff cooks, the meals aren't...
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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6.0
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8 reviews
We're pleased with this facility. My only concern is the understaffing, but I think that's the case for a lot of places right now. The nursing staff is super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to...
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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1.0
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2 reviews
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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4 reviews
Transitioning to the new place at first was awkward. There was a quick turnover in management and it was confusing. However, the new administrator is wonderful. My mom quickly fell in love with her and is...
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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7 reviews
Admins change often - do your due diligence. But our experience has been very positive so far. My Mother enjoys being there and has others to talk and sit with.
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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Every time I come to visit my grandma she’s always having a good time she’s either playing bingo doing a puzzle just having a good time I like that they keep them very busy.
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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Love Ashbury Heights. It is my Aunts home and the staff and director are very friendly and helpful. We like the small homey atmosphere where everyone knows your name. They have good meals and activities for...
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...
8.0
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7 reviews
My wife broke her hip [name removed] was cared for very well aids and food servers were very kind to her and everyone her room was clean and help at the touch of a button after 16 days of full time visits...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Nestled in the rolling hills overlooking the Missouri River, Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs truly offer country living in the city. Twin centerpieces of the Jefferson City community, the original Heisinger mansion and the historic St. Joseph’s building have grown over the years to...
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Everything is going pretty well for my mother this community. She is still adjusting and getting use too the community. The community looks great and they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff is...
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...
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 Brays, MO
The average cost of senior living in Brays is $2,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linn Creek, MO with an average of $2,489 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Brays
Recent reviews for independent living in Brays
Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, MO
5.0
I have a dear friend at Heisinger Bluffs in Assisted Living. She often talks about how she is so happy she moved to Heisinger Bluffs. She loves her spacious apartment and often comments on the kindness, professionalism, and expertise of the staff. She thinks the food is exceptional and much ...
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Ashbury Heights of Jefferson City
5.0
We had to place my mom in an assisted living that was able to care for Alzheimer's, Ashbury Heights was a perfect fit, one because it is a very small facility and they are like family. The first week was very hard on us kids and on our mom and they were so patient and understanding and would ...
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Garden Gate Estates in Osage Beach, MO
5.0
What we like the most about the Garden Gate Estates community is that we know our loved one is safe and well taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ones
Brays independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brays independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brays, 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 Brays 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 Brays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brays, MONational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brays 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 Brays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
44.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
91.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.1%
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Garden Gate Estates, Essex of Lebanon and Bristol Manor of Stover are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brays, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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