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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buxton, MO

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Beauty, Happiness, Music, Friendship, Peace — All of these reside at Riverstone! Wonderful atmosphere, amazing activities, exciting happy hours every Friday, and the food is second to none. A great place to...
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.
Riverstone Retirement is Kansas City’s Premier independent living community. Riverstone Retirement comprises apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Riverstone Retirement is an all-inclusive retirement...
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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9.6
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115 reviews
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The food is pretty good, lots of variety, but definitely institutional. There are lots of activities & special celebrations. There's even a brain training program available. Family members are regularly kept...
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.
Welcome to Senior Star at Wexford Place! Wexford Place is an independent living, assisted living, and state-of-the-art memory support community located in the heart of "The Northland" in Kansas City, Miissouri. It's a community filled with friendship and lots of ways to enjoy a life full of...
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9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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I'm more than satisfied with living here The staff and management are.extremley friendly and helpful and have everything well organized and looking for ways to always improve things for everyone and...
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.
Tiffany Springs offers upscale, luxury senior living with a variety of care options.By locating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation health care together on one campus in the Northland of Kansas City, we’re able to meet a variety of needs for individuals and...
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110 reviews
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110 reviews
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The company that provides in home services on site is a third party separate from the building management company and is paid separately.
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.
Garden Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites - Daily chef-prepared meals from scratch - A variety of enriching activities - Maintenance-free living - Weekly housekeeping and linen...
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The Twin Oaks team is wonderful! Lori is such a caring Director and [name removed] works diligently, wearing several hats to keep the residents happy! They are truly a family and for the almost 4 yrs Mom...
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.
Twin Oaks Independent Living is designed to maintain individuality and independence. Our elegant community provides hospitality and a worry free lifestyle in a safe and secure environment. Interesting and exciting social, recreational and educational activities and events are part of our...
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I have family who lives there and they love it!! The staff is friendly and nice. They always have some kind of activity going on. All the residents are happy and full of life when Im there. The facility 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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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Kendallwood Hills Estates has 104 apartment homes and is one of the newest properties north of the river. If you want a home that focuses on family, community, and service, not just amenities, we are the one to see. At Kendallwood Hills Estates, we provide luxury living for the young at heart...
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Cost of independent living in Buxton, MO

The average cost of senior living in Buxton is $3,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgely, MO with an average of $3,122 per month.

Independent living costs in Buxton, MO, vs. nearby cities

Buxton, MO
$3,594/mo
$3,478/mo
$3,462/mo

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

Buxton, MO
$3,594/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Buxton, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,514/mo
Independent Living
$3,594/mo

Independent living costs in Buxton, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,885/mo
Studio
$4,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,969/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,784/mo

Senior living costs in Buxton 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: Buxton, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuxton, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,594/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,518/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,514/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Buxton, MO:$3,594/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Buxton, MO:$4,518/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Buxton, MO:$5,514/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Buxton, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buxton 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
Buxton, MO$2,851/mo$2,844/mo+0.2%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Buxton, MO
2024 average cost:$2,851/mo
2023 average cost:$2,844/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Buxton

Recent reviews for independent living in Buxton

The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, MO

4.4
They all seem pleasant and helpful snd try to accommodate your suggestions. However they have to report to their boss too. My mom has recommended to others and a few have moved in. I think this place struggles like all others with retention of employees. It's hard to see someone go that they ...
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Westchester Village of Lenexa

5.0
Thank you Westchester for the great care for my dear aunt. Over the past four years our family has been and continues to be happy with the care the community is giving to our loved one. We appreciate your professionalism and desire to accommodate our needs.

Linden Woods Village in Gladstone, MO

5.0
my aunt has lived here in independent living for 7 years. We just moved her into the [community name removed] community due to health issues. [name removed], [name removed],[name removed] and [name removed] and many others helped facility the move and were very kind and supportive. They went ...
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Buxton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buxton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buxton, 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 Buxton 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 Buxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buxton, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buxton 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 Buxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buxton, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buxton 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 Buxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buxton, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
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
62.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Riverstone Retirement Community, Senior Star at Wexford Place and Tiffany Springs Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buxton, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Buxton, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buxton, Missouri are Riverstone Retirement Community and Shawnee Hills Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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