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zipAveragecost: $2,674

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5's for all. Dad is very happy there. The place is clean and well run. Very affordable, very clean and well run. Every time I've been there, ALL of the staff have been helpful and friendly. I would highly...
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.
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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The staff is wonderful , kind and very attentive. The food is very good and the housekeepers are great . I've been here [time frame removed] and I am so happy to be here .
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: 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.
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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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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This is independent living or assisted living. We don't do many activities. The rooms are large. They are big enough for a full size bed. The staff treats us like family mostly. There is a med tech on staff...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Fort Leonard Wood, MO

The average cost of senior living in Fort Leonard Wood is $2,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linn Creek, MO with an average of $2,489 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, vs. nearby cities

Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$2,674/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, vs. state and national averages

Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$2,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,141/mo
Independent Living
$2,674/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,883/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Leonard Wood 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: Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Leonard Wood, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,674/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,528/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,141/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Fort Leonard Wood, MO:$2,674/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Leonard Wood, MO:$3,528/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Fort Leonard Wood, MO:$5,141/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Leonard Wood

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Leonard Wood

Ashbury Heights of Laurie in Gravois Mills, MO

4.9
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.

Garden Gate Estates in Osage Beach, MO

4.4
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.

Bristol Manor of Eldon

5.0
My brother stay at this community was short, but it was a very good experience for him. His family loved this community, they were very impressed. The community looked great and very well-kept. The staff was great, they cared for him very well. There are nice activities offered for the ...
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Fort Leonard Wood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Leonard Wood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Leonard Wood, 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 Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Leonard Wood, MONational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Fitness classes
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Essex of Lebanon, Garden Gate Estates and Bristol Manor of Camdenton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. See the full list.
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