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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Lee's Summit
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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89 reviews
9.0
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89 reviews
5 star
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26%
3 star
8%
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It worked for us for a time. But she needed more care so we moved her. If you're pretty self-sufficient, it's an OK place. For value - . I would've given a five but the food is a little lacking so I would...
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.
Enjoy life on easy street at Solstice Senior Living at Lee’s Summit, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to St. Luke’s...
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11 Photo available
9.8
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21 reviews
9.8
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21 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
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The meals provided are very good. The buildings are on tree lined streets. The apt each have a private patio. All apartments are on ground level. They are a little dated but well kept.
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.
Living at Elliott Place gives our residents every opportunity to keep active, stay involved and age gracefully. Enhance your lifestyle while taking advantage of the great Opportunities Elliott Place Retirement Community offers! Home Cooked Meals Our chefs plan meals that are similar to ones that...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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70 reviews
9.7
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70 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
17%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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Staff at the front desk was not as pleasant or helpful as they should be. Food was overly salty but the kitchen staff were very friendly
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.
Affordable conveniences re-imagined for those 55 years and better.More amenities usually means more money in independent living, but at Novel Place you don't have to give up your entire life savings to get the conveniences you desire. Your monthly rent includes dining, light housekeeping,...
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Photo of John Knox Village
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9.4
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79 reviews
9.4
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79 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
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3 star
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4%
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What we like the most about John Knox Village is that it is a real community, mom had never been in a 'community setting' before, and it was great, restaurants, neighbors that got to know you, and a very...
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.
Since it was established a little more than 40 years ago, John Knox Village has been the leading continuing care retirement community in the Midwest. Situated on a 420-acre campus in Lee's Summit, Mo., the Village is now home to more than 1,800 residents who enjoy a wide array of residential and...
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Photo of The Princeton Senior Living
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9.3
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39 reviews
9.3
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39 reviews
5 star
59%
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28%
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The staff are very friendly and helpful and take time to get to know the residents. I would recommend The Princeton to others (and have already). I feel like they do a great job trying to get their residents...
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 Princeton Senior Living is Lee’s Summit’s premier senior living community. Spend your days enjoying great company and staying active – instead of doing household chores. Try brand new things, enjoy your favorite hobbies, and welcome friends and neighbors excited to share your passion for...
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9.0
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68 reviews
9.0
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68 reviews
5 star
44%
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I'm just going by my mother-in -law's feedback. I've never had the food and it looks fine and smells good but that is her only real complaint. The staff are super friendly and caring.
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.
Opened in 2015 - The Parkway Senior Living Community is the first continuing care community in the Blue Springs, Missouri area. The Parkway is designed for the convenience and satisfaction of residents. All services and amenities are provided with attentiveness and professionalism to ensure...
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1 star
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My mother seems comfortable and content after a couple weeks and that is my primary concern. She actually likes the food and the staff. I'm impressed with the overall cleanliness and the responsiveness of...
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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10 reviews
1.0
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10 reviews
5 star
40%
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Our parent has lived in the facility for years. We are pleased with the care our parent receives. The rooms are big plenty of room. The home cooked meals with big portions are appreciated. When we have...
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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Cost of independent living in Cockrell, MO

The average cost of senior living in Cockrell is $3,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Grove, MO with an average of $2,924 per month.

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

Cockrell, MO
$3,575/mo
$3,382/mo

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

Cockrell, MO
$3,575/mo
U.S. national average
$4,076/mo

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

$5,596/mo
Independent Living
$3,575/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,853/mo
Studio
$3,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,715/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,449/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cockrell over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cockrell

Recent reviews for independent living in Cockrell

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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The Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Cockrell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cockrell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cockrell, 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 Cockrell 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 Cockrell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cockrell, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cockrell 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 Cockrell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cockrell, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cockrell 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 Cockrell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cockrell, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
46.8%
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Town Village of Leawood, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Novel Place Overland Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cockrell, Missouri. See full list of communities.

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

The best independent living facilities near you in Cockrell, Missouri are Town Village of Leawood, Brookdale Overland Park 119th and Novel Place Overland Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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