About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

8 Best Independent Living Communities in Herndon, MO

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Herndon 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 Herndon. 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 8 independent living facilities in Herndon, 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 Knob Noster, Marshall and Sedalia.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Knob Noster, Marshall and Sedalia.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Essex of Concordia, Essex of Sedalia and Primrose Retirement Community Sedalia
zipAveragecost: $2,636

Herndon Independent Living Facilities | 31 Reviews

Showing 7 communities
Last Updated: 4/16/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Essex of Concordia
1010 Photos available
8.0
Review score
7 reviews
8.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
43%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Essex did a good job all things considered. Had to move sis because they said she would need more assistance than they could provide. Good facility compared to others I looked at. Staff too small. Too much...
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...
See details
Photo of Essex of Sedalia
11 Photo available
3.0
Review score
8 reviews
3.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
13%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The new administrator does a bunch of wonderful things for the residents, there are always plenty of different activities going on. All of the meals that are cooked there are home cooked meals. The residents...
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...
See details
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community Sedalia
2525 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
5 star
29%
4 star
57%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
See all reviews
Cedarhurst is now Primrose. It's a property In transition, and I've only been here for four months, so I can't pass a-lot of judgment. Presently the food is not great, and they are short of help. But I'm...
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.
Photo of Bristol Manor of Sedalia
99 Photos available
1.0
Review score
9 reviews
1.0
Review score
9 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
22%
See all reviews
My loved one loves it here. The community feels homey and cozy for them, and exactly what they wanted. The rooms could be a bit bigger. They seem to be short on staff currently. The community has...
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...
See details
Photo of Bristol Manor of La Monte
11 Photo available
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...
Photo of Landmark Terrace
55 Photos available
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 bath3 nutritious meals per day and snacksMedication administration including insulin administrationHousekeeping servicesLaundry serviceActivitiesOur company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our first...
Photo of Winchester Meadows Assisted living
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Herndon, MO

The average cost of senior living in Herndon is $2,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alma, MO with an average of $2,338 per month.

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

Herndon, MO
$2,636/mo
$2,619/mo

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

Herndon, MO
$2,636/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

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

$4,785/mo
Independent Living
$2,636/mo

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

Studio
$2,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Herndon 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: Herndon, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHerndon, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,636/mo$3,211/mo$4,083/mo
Assisted Living$3,016/mo$3,793/mo$4,622/mo
Memory Care$4,785/mo$5,269/mo$5,388/mo
Independent Living
Herndon, MO:$2,636/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
Assisted Living
Herndon, MO:$3,016/mo
Missouri:$3,793/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Memory Care
Herndon, MO:$4,785/mo
Missouri:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Herndon

Recent reviews for independent living in Herndon

Essex of Sedalia

5.0
The staff's very friendly and knowledgeable

Bristol Manor of Sedalia

5.0
My mom cannot stop talking about how much this place means to her

Essex of Concordia

4.0
Essex did a good job all things considered. Had to move sis because they said she would need more assistance than they could provide. Good facility compared to others I looked at. Staff too small. Too much turn over in staff!!! Staff under payed. They can make more at almost any job around.

Herndon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Herndon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Herndon, 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 Herndon 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 Herndon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Herndon, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Herndon 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 Herndon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Herndon, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Herndon 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 Herndon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Herndon, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
43%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top