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Photo of Essex of Lebanon
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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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I love living at Turners Rock. It is very comfortable and homey. The staff and residents are great and we have lots of fun together. Every day is a happy day and I just love being here. I have met some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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The facility is beautiful and the staff is superb!! My mom has made many new friends as well. An excellent place for my mom. Apartment size is perfect. Many amenities include ride every Sunday to church,...
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.
Experience the highest standard of living available to retirees in Southwest Missouri. At the Preston, life is one long, never-ending vacation, with amenities specifically designed to cater not only to your needs, but unique interests. Enjoy our wide selection of programs, daily five-star dining,...
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The staff are amazing. There are many activities to do on various levels, the dining is exceptional. If you choose to partake in it, the hundred acres are beautiful to walk on, the lake is beautiful, there's...
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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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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My dad really complained about the food, the quality just was not there. Staff was very sweet, They really worked with us on many levels. Was hard to get a doctor in to see my dad. It was a confusing...
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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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, 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.
Opening in mid 2016, Ingram Mill Villa's is Springfield's Premier 55+ Luxury Lifestyle! 1 and 2 bedroom villas with hardwood floors, granite counter tops and space galore will be just among the few features that you will love about this community! The Villas are part of The Wooten Company, which...
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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
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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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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Laclede County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Laclede County is $2,734 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camdenton, MO with an average of $2,375 per month.

Independent living costs in Laclede County, MO, vs. nearby counties

Laclede County, MO
$2,734/mo
$2,868/mo
$3,035/mo

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

Laclede County, MO
$2,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Laclede County, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,597/mo
Independent Living
$2,734/mo

Independent living costs in Laclede County, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,625/mo
Studio
$2,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,582/mo

Senior living costs in Laclede County 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: Laclede County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaclede County, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,734/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,375/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,597/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Laclede County, MO:$2,734/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Laclede County, MO:$3,375/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Laclede County, MO:$5,597/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Laclede County, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Laclede County 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
Laclede County, MO$1,801/mo$2,464/mo-26.9%
Missouri$2,821/mo$2,767/mo+2.0%
National$3,045/mo$2,898/mo+5.1%
Laclede County, MO
2024 average cost:$1,801/mo
2023 average cost:$2,464/mo
Percent change:-26.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,767/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,898/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Laclede County

Recent reviews for independent living in Laclede County

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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Laclede County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laclede County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laclede County, 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 Laclede County 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 Laclede County 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
23.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Laclede County 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 Laclede County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laclede County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laclede County 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 Laclede County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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