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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Kearney, MO

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zipAveragecost: $3,276

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I toured this place trying to find a place for my 87 yr old mother who is in perfect health but at a point where she was tired of living at home alone and dealing with a house and its maintenance . Of the...
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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Food is very good. Recently redecorated. Nursing staff( if needed) is excellent. They offer a variety of activities( celebrate holidays chiefs and Royals day etc.) Value for the money is good.
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.
The Fountains at Greenbriar offers extraordinary rental retirement living in a quaint, suburban setting that is ideally located to all the area has to offer. Improve your swing at a nearby golf course. Enjoy a dinner theater performance in Kansas City. Explore the collections of fine art at area...
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29 reviews
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Mom does not care for the food. It is very bland with no real choices and a lot of sandwiches are given for meals. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Facility is old but well kept. There also needs 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.
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The staff has a high caring level and does an excellent job communicating with me. The housekeeping is dependable. Moving in was easy -- they provide large flat carts and luggage carriers that came in...
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.
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My Mom and Mother in law love it. Bingo and the crafts the entertainment the beauty shop are their Favs. The food is ok. It's always clean and smells good. I would recommend it to anyone who's looking for...
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 Wellington Senior Living is a community that embraces technology to improve the lifestyle, health, and overall well-being of our residents.The Wellington's full service restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with Bistro options available 24 hours a day.The Wellington offers a full...
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I have lived here at Bristol almost a year. I love it here. The manager and her staff are helpful. They go out of there way to be helpful. I like to be out of my room and watch TV and talk to the staff when...
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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My mom gets everything she needs whenever she needs it. The food is excellent, the place is nice, and they keep it clean.
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.
Found in Kearney, Missouri, Westbrook Villas is a senior living community situated about 25 minutes to the north of downtown Kansas City. Spread out over well-maintained expanse of land, our residences are built using brick, which combines with our green lawns and white fences to create the...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Cost of independent living in Kearney, MO

The average cost of senior living in Kearney is $3,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawson, MO with an average of $2,568 per month.

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

Kearney, MO
$3,276/mo
$3,348/mo

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

Kearney, MO
$3,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,634/mo
Independent Living
$3,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$3,456/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,533/mo

Senior living costs in Kearney 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: Kearney, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKearney, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,276/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,248/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,634/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Kearney, MO:$3,276/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Kearney, MO:$4,248/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Kearney, MO:$5,634/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Kearney, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kearney 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.

Kearney, MOMO stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Kearney, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kearney 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
Kearney, MO$3,512/mo$2,404/mo+46.1%
Missouri$2,664/mo$2,596/mo+2.6%
National$2,799/mo$2,814/mo-0.5%
Kearney, MO
2024 average cost:$3,512/mo
2023 average cost:$2,404/mo
Percent change:+46.1%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$2,664/mo
2023 average cost:$2,596/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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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 Kearney

Recent reviews for independent living in Kearney

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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The Groves in Independence, MO

4.0
About 12 years ago, my sister-in-law was here and the facility takes title 19 patients. It’s certainly an older facility, I think maybe an old hospital, but the advantage that they have over everywhere else is that they offer apartments and all different levels of care, but they’re all within ...
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Westbrook Care Center, Inc in Kearney, MO

5.0
The staff are always very nice and kind to the residents. [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful people and my mom is happy there!

Kearney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kearney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kearney, 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 Kearney 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 Kearney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kearney, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kearney 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 Kearney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kearney, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kearney 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 Kearney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kearney, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47%
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