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Photo of Curtis Creek Senior 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.
Curtis Creek provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in the beautiful east end of Quincy, you'll enjoy the hometown charm of this comfortable city on the banks of the Mississippi. We're close to all the things that make life great — shopping,...
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Facility is great but they have a problem with keeping staff. However, my sister enjoys being there. Apartments are nice and comfortable. [name removed] enjoys the activities offered, uses the library,...
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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.
Solstice Senior Living at Columbia, conveniently situated on Keene Street, offers a harmonious blend of exceptional amenities and a strategic location. The community's thoughtfully designed living spaces provide comfort and a sense of home, while the private lake offers a picturesque backdrop for...
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I feel that I am receiving the best in this area. I picked this community because of the value and ease of change.
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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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I like it here.
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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Wonderful place if u cannot keep your family at home ...this is the best home away from home. They treat them like they are their family and I know that made my grandma feel so at home.
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 is comfortable there and has been welcomed by everyone. Yes, we would recommend the Essex of Mexico to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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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the place is very clean and very nice people. Your administrator is very nice and caring
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 am writing a review about Ravenwood Terrace in Moberly Mo.. My mother is a 6 year resident at Ravenwood and I want to say that the Ravenwood angels (that is what I call them) have taken great care of her....
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Ravenwood Terrace.Ravenwood Terrace Assisted and Independent Living is located in beautiful Moberly, MO. We have been a pillar of continuing health care in the...
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I feel comfortable with my parents at Teal Lakes. I feel they are safe and well cared for, especially now when I can not see them daily due to the quarantine . The staff has been great with communication and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the right choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a loving welcome home at Teal Lake. All the help you need is right here. Assisted living at Teal Lake in Mexico, MO includes personal assistance available 24 hours a day. Whether it's...
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We are so thankful we found [name removed]. [name removed] is the administrator at Bristol Manor and has helped mom’s transition from home to town so much easier. [name removed], [name removed] and [name...
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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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.
Meadow Ridge EstatesMeadow Ridge Estates is a full-service senior housing community situated on the fringes of Moberly, Randolph County, in Missouri. Close to the Moberly Regional Medical Center, Meadow Ridge residents will find it easy to get the necessary care they desire. Opened in 2005 to a...
Photo of The Towne House
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.
Photo of Bowling Green Residential Care
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.

Cost of independent living in North Fork, MO

The average cost of senior living in North Fork is $2,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rensselaer, MO with an average of $2,338 per month.

Independent living costs in North Fork, MO, vs. nearby cities

North Fork, MO
$2,666/mo
$2,485/mo

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

North Fork, MO
$2,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in North Fork, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,661/mo
Independent Living
$2,666/mo

Independent living costs in North Fork, MO, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,882/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,999/mo

Senior living costs in North Fork 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: North Fork, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Fork, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,666/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$2,888/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
North Fork, MO:$2,666/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
North Fork, MO:$2,888/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
North Fork, MO:$4,661/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in North Fork, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Fork 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
North Fork, MO$2,430/mo$2,278/mo+6.7%
Missouri$3,016/mo$2,806/mo+7.5%
National$3,169/mo$3,031/mo+4.6%
North Fork, MO
2024 average cost:$2,430/mo
2023 average cost:$2,278/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,016/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in North Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in North Fork

Curtis Creek Senior Living in Quincy, IL

4.8
Caregivers friendly and helpful. I chose this facility because it allows personal freedom while still meeting needs of the individual. The staff and other residents have been wonderful helping her get settled into her new home.

Ravenwood Terrace, Cottages, and Arbors in Moberly, MO

4.5
I moved my sister from Kansas to the Arbors to be closer to family. She was immediately made to feel welcome and at home. The staff treats her with patience, love and care. The staff communicates well with our family about her care and needs. My mind is at ease knowing she is well taken care ...
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Essex of Mexico

4.5
My dad is comfortable there and has been welcomed by everyone. Yes, we would recommend the Essex of Mexico to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

North Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Fork, 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 North Fork 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 North Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Fork, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Fork 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 North Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Fork, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Fork 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 North Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Fork, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Curtis Creek Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Columbia and Lake George Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Fork, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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