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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cross Keys, MO

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Photo of Garden Villas North
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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I was searching for a place to live after my late husband was discharged from the hospital. I visited several places. While touring the residents were friendly and they seemed very happy. My husband thought...
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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2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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37 reviews
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37 reviews
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The one bedroom apartment is very large and move in ready. The staff were very helpful in the process of navigating the paperwork to move in. The food is above average although only one hot meal a day. No...
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.
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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9.0
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9.0
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Dining server with no exception are fantastic. Cleaning staff is the best. Through and timely life. Enrichment personnel are the best. Great programs and easy to talk too. Food other than to much pork and...
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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8.0
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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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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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30 reviews
7.9
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30 reviews
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I will rate all categories a 5! This place is clean, staff is friendly and accommodating, everyone is engaged in the overall care of the residents! They seem to be cloning these friendly, helpful, 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.
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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So far my experience has been great. It came just when the family needed it and it has been a godsend to me. The Head of Nurse is very informative and keeps communication open with the family. The staff...
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 Estates of Hidden Lake, (CCRC), offering the peace of mind that comes with knowing your'll enjoy priority access to additional levels of care should your needs ever change.Independent Living: Thirty two distinctive cottage homes or select from a one or two bedroom apartment. Which suits...
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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
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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cross Keys, MO

The average cost of senior living in Cross Keys is $3,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kinloch, MO with an average of $3,851 per month.

Independent living costs in Cross Keys, MO, vs. nearby cities

Cross Keys, MO
$3,949/mo

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

Cross Keys, MO
$3,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Keys, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,585/mo
Independent Living
$3,949/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Keys, MO, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Cross Keys 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: Cross Keys, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCross Keys, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,949/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,738/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,585/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Cross Keys, MO:$3,949/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Cross Keys, MO:$4,738/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Cross Keys, MO:$5,585/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Cross Keys, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cross Keys 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
Cross Keys, MO$2,635/mo$2,348/mo+12.2%
Missouri$3,016/mo$2,799/mo+7.8%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Cross Keys, MO
2024 average cost:$2,635/mo
2023 average cost:$2,348/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,016/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Cross Keys

Recent reviews for independent living in Cross Keys

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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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

The Rockwood in Webster Groves, MO

4.8
The staff at The Rockwood are wonderful and for a small facility the activities are varied and fun. The chef is very good and tries new things. It is not a cheap facility and annual cost increases are something to watch. I strongly recommend The Rockwood to others.

Cross Keys independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross Keys independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross Keys, 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 Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cross Keys, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cross Keys, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cross Keys, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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