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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Platte County, MO

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 91 independent living facilities in Platte County, 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 Grays Park, Argentine and Turner.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kansas City, Leavenworth and North Kansas City.

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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.
Photo of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
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44 Floor plans 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.
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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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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
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 Platte County, MO

The average cost of senior living in Platte County is $3,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgely, MO with an average of $3,122 per month.

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

Platte County, MO
$3,446/mo
$3,218/mo

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

Platte County, MO
$3,446/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,262/mo
Independent Living
$3,446/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,818/mo
Studio
$3,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,417/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,580/mo

Senior living costs in Platte 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: Platte County, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlatte County, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,446/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,555/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,262/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Platte County, MO:$3,446/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Platte County, MO:$4,555/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Platte County, MO:$5,262/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Platte County, MO, over time

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

Platte County, MOMO stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Platte County, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Platte 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
Platte County, MO$2,657/mo$2,687/mo-1.1%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Platte County, MO
2024 average cost:$2,657/mo
2023 average cost:$2,687/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,016/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Platte County

Recent reviews for independent living in Platte County

Senior Star at Villa Ventura in Kansas City, MO

5.0
So far I'm very satisfied with Villa Ventura!!! I'm extremely pleased with [name removed] who set the expectation for the facility!!! She went over and beyond to accommodate getting my mom situated with limited notice. Most of the Interim Home Health staff are great as well. I'm grateful that ...
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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 Fairways of Ironhorse in Leawood, KS

5.0
Locations is GREAT. We enjoy that there is quality in every aspect of the property. Office Mgmt is also superb. Love love [Name removed]... Few features my wife and I enjoy would be 24/7 help, exercise room (they have what I like to use), golf course (it's right there), and the great management ...
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Platte County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Platte County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Platte County, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Platte 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 Platte County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Platte County, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Platte 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 Platte County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Platte County, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.5%
47%
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