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Last Updated: 11/26/25
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Photo of Foxwood Springs
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We were told there would be enough for 2 meals at lunch, but it never seemed that plentiful. There were a lot of offerings for activities, but we couldn't get her to join in anything. It was a very nice...
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.
Fewer chores mean more adventures. This is maintenance-free living at its best.Here at our care retirement community or CCRC just south of Kansas City, you’ll have access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. That...
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People living there are friendly. Have activities. Father is satisfied with the complex. Walking distance to eateries and shopping. Father feel comfortable in the environment. Staff is helpful, friendly, and...
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.
The Gardens at Jackson Creek is an independent living community in Independence, MO. Independence is a part of Jackson County and is located just east of Kansas City, lying on the south bank of the Missouri River. Independence boasts many beautiful public parks and a rich frontier history. It's...
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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: 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
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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 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...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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They are professional. The staff is attentive. They are open to suggestions. They show care toward residents. It is clean and smells nice. The food is good. The room size is sufficient. The layout is nice.
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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Cost of independent living in Post Oak, MO

The average cost of senior living in Post Oak is $2,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lincoln, MO with an average of $2,548 per month.

Independent living costs in Post Oak, MO, vs. nearby cities

Post Oak, MO
$2,799/mo
$2,824/mo
$3,218/mo

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

Post Oak, MO
$2,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Post Oak, MO, vs. other senior living options

$5,386/mo
Independent Living
$2,799/mo

Independent living costs in Post Oak, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,853/mo
Studio
$2,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,930/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,449/mo

Senior living costs in Post Oak 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: Post Oak, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePost Oak, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$2,799/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,200/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,386/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Post Oak, MO:$2,799/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Post Oak, MO:$3,200/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Post Oak, MO:$5,386/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Post Oak, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Post Oak 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
Post Oak, MO$2,513/mo$2,527/mo-0.5%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Post Oak, MO
2024 average cost:$2,513/mo
2023 average cost:$2,527/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Post Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Post Oak

Essex of Sedalia

5.0
The staff's very friendly and knowledgeable

Bristol Manor of Odessa

5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Essex of Grain Valley

5.0
I liked the Essex property from the first time I went inside to take a tour. It smelled like home cooked food and everything was very neat and clean inside and out. The staff and residents are very friendly and welcoming. Mom has only lived at the facility just under 1 month, but has already ...
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Post Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Post Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Post Oak, 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 Post Oak 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 Post Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Post Oak, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Post Oak 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 Post Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Post Oak, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Post Oak 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 Post Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Post Oak, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.5%
47%
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Elliott Place, The Fountains at Greenbriar and Novel Place Blue Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Post Oak, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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